Name
Mr. Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
DepartmentGenetics and Biotechnology
DesignationAssistant Lecturer
EmailAbout Mr. Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette
Dr. Ekerette joined the services of the University of Calabar in 2019 as an Assistant Lecturer. He has a Ph.D in Animal Genetics and Breeding from University of Calabar. He is a very hardworking and enthusiastic academic who has so far contributed immensely to the growth of the University. He has been teaching and supervising undergraduate research works in the area of Animal Genetics since he joined the University. Dr. Ekerette has over 10 articles published in international peer-review journals. She has also attended and presented papers in several conferences. Dr. Ekerette has served as a reviewer for PeerJ. He is a member of the Genetic Society of Nigeria and member, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. Dr. Ekerette is presently carrying research on genetic variation of tilapia fish using molecular tools.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Methodist Primary School, Urua Otu, Obot Akara Local Government Area, Akwa ibom State, Nigeria | 1994 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| WASC/SSC | Ideal Commercial Secondary School, Urua Offiong Etor Udo, Obot Akara Local Government Area, Akwa ibom State, Nigeria | 2000 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| B. Sc. Genetics and Biotechnology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2009 | 2013 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. Animal Genetics Breeding | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2014 | 2017 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ikpeme,E.V., Ekerette, E. E., Job, I. E., Umoyen, A. J., Osim, P. B., & Ozoje, M. O. (2021). Genetic Relationship among Three Nigerian Chicken (Gallus gallus) Genotypes Based on Cytochrome b of Mitochondrial DNA. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences, 15(1), 35-42 | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekerette, E. E., Efienokwu, J. N., & Ozoje, M. O.(2019). Immune Response of Nigerian Chicken Genotypes to Salmonella and Newcastle Vaccines. Trends in Applied Sciences Research, 14, 296- 302. | |
| Ekerette E. E., Ikpeme E. V., Udensi O. U., Ozoje M. O., Etukudo O. M., Umoyen A. J., Durosaro S. O., & Wheto M. (2018). Phylogenetics and Molecular Divergence of Tilapia fish [Oreochromis species] using Mitochondrial D-loop and Cytochrome b Regions. American Journal of Molecular Biology, 8(1), 39-57. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekerette, E. E., Udensi, O. U, & Ozoje, M. O. (2017). Assessment of Morphological Variation in Wild and Cultured Populations of Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis niloticus). Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 13(2), 1-10. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, B. O., Udensi, O.U., Ekerette, E.E., & Pius, M. (2015). Phytochemistry and reproductive activities of male albino rats treated with crude extract of great bougainvillea (bougainvillea spectabilis). Asian Journal of Scientific Research, 8(3), 367-373 | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U. B., Udensi, O. u., Ekerette, E. E., Ekpo, P. B, & Asuquo, B. O. (2014). Sperm quality and hormone profile of male albino rats fed with seeds of African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum, mull). Annual Research and Review in Biology, 4(9): 1379-1386. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U.B., Udensi, O. U., & Ekerette, E. E. (2014). Screening fresh and dry fruits of Avocado pear (Persea americana) for antioxidant activities: an alternative for synthetic antioxidant. Journal of Life Sciences Research and Discovery, 1, 19-25. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Ekerette, E, & Chukwura, P. N. (2013). Optimization of plant factory for sourcing natural antioxidants: A paradigm shift. International Journal of Advanced Research, 1(4), 7-15. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U. B., Udensi, O. U, & Ekerette, O. U. (2013). Potential effect of some local antimalarial herbs on reproductive functions of male albino rats. Annual Review and Research in Biology, 3(4), 742-751. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Ekerette, E. E., & Chukwura, P. N. (2013). Optimization of plant factory for sourcing natural antioxidants: A paradigm shift. International Journal of Advanced Research, 1(4), 7-15. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Annual Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. Theme: Biotechnology: A tool for enhancing productivity, economic diversification and job creation. University of Calabar, Nigeria. | Multivariate-based genetic diversity analysis of three genotypes of Nigerian local chickens (Gallus domestica). | 2016-08-28 | 2016-08-31 | |
| 1st Zonal Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Theme: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Essential Catalyst for Recessional Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development. University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom Stat | Phylogenetics of a family of glaucoma genes in human and different mammalian species. | 2016-11-13 | 2017-11-17 | |
| 41st Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. Theme: Genetics and National Economic Revival. University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria | Phylogenetics and molecular divergence of tilapia fish [oreochromis species] using mitochondrial d-loop and cytochrome b regions | 2017-10-15 | 2017-10-19 | |
| 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Theme: Exploring Science and Technology Innovation for Sustainable Livestock Development. Federal University of Agriculture (FUTO), Owerri | Evaluation of single nucleotide polymorphism and genetic diversity of tilapia fish using mitochondrial D-loop and Cyt-B regions | 2018-03-18 | 2018-03-22 | |
| 31st Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Theme: Biotechnology: Key to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Covenant University, Ota,Ogun State | Evaluation of genetic variations in freshwater clams (Egeria radiata) using mitochondrial cytochrome b gene. | 2018-08-05 | 2018-08-09 | |
| 31st Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Theme: Biotechnology: Key to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Covenant University, Ota,Ogun State | Immune response of Nigerian chicken genotypes to Salmonella and Newcastle vaccines. | 2018-08-05 | 2018-08-09 | |
| 6. 32nd Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Theme: Biotechnology to enhance food security in sub-Saharan Africa. International Institute of Tropical agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State | Evaluation of genetic variability in Nigerian chicken genotypes using mitochondrial D-loop. | 2018-08-18 | 2018-08-22 |