Dr Iwara obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2008 and a Doctorate degree 2016 in Biochemistry with specialty in Biochemical Toxicology, at the University of Calabar. He has over the years taught various aspect of Biochemistry to Undergraduate students in Medicine and Surgery, Anatomy, Physiology, Med Lab Sc., and Biological Sciences. He has supervised and mentored over 5 under graduate students and published over 20 articles in reputable pee-reviewed journals. Prior to his employment as an academic staff, Dr Iwara has work as a research assistant at the Endocrine and Phytomedicine Research Laboratory of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar. He is a member of Nigerian society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria. In 2018, he went on a two year leave of absence to participate in Federal Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Technical Aid Programme at the Islamic University In Uganda, Kampala, Uganda.
Igile, G. O., Iwara, I. A., Ekpe, O. O., Mgbeje, B. I. & Eteng, M. U.(2017). Saponin Fraction of Gongronema latifolium Reverses Dyslipidemia and Catalyzes Glucokinase in Lowering Blood Glucose Sugar in Streptozocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,14 (2), 1
Iwara, A. I., Igile, G. O., Eyong, U. E., John, M. E., Collins, I. & Patrick, E. E. (2017). Phytochemical profiling, oral glucose tolerance, body weight changes and insulin response of methanol fraction of Hensia crinita extract on Wistar Rats, Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, 1:3.
Iwara, I. A., Igile, G. O., Uboh, F. E., Elot, K. N. & Eteng, M. U. (2017). Biochemical and antioxidants activity of crude, methanol and n-hexane fractions of Vernonia calvoana on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 9(3), 24 - 34.
Egbung, G. E., Atangwho, I. J., Kiasira, Z. B., Iwara, I. A. & Igile, G. O. (2016). Antioxidant activity of the inflorescents of Vernonia calvoana growing in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 22 (2), 141.
Mgbeje, B. I., Asenye, E. M., Iwara, I. A. & Ebong, P. E. (2016). Evaluation Of Phytochemical Composition Of n-hexane Fractions Of Heinsia crinita Crude Leave Extracts Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (Gc-Ms). World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5 (9), 98-107.
Mgbeje, B. I., Asenye, E. M., Iwara, I. A., Igile, G. O. & Ebong, P. E. (2016). Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties of n-hexane fraction of Heinsia crinita crude leaf extracts. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,5 (10),185-197.
Iwara, A. I., Igile, G. O., Godwin, E. O. & Patrick, E. E. (2016). Dyslipidemic and Haematological Effects of crude and fractions of Hensia crinita in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Asian pacific journal of pharmacy and phytochemistry,1 (4),128-134.
Ati, B. U., Iwara, I. A., Bassey, A. O., Igile, G. O., Duke, E. E. & Ebong, P. E. (2016). Antimicrobial Activity of leaf extract-fractions of Vernonia calvoana against selected stock culture. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 5 (5), 512-520.
Iwara I. A., Igile, G. O., Uboh, F. E., Eyong, E. U. & Ebong, P. E. (2015). Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic potentials of extract of Vernonia Calvoana on Alloxan –Induce Diabetics Albino Wistar rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plant, 8(2),78-86.
Igile, G. O., Utin, I. C., Iwara, I. A., Mgbeje, B. I. & Ebong, P. E. (2015). Ethanolic Extract of Ficus vogelii Ameliorates Dyslipidemia in Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol, 2(8), 87-96.
Iwara, I. A., Igile, G. O., OGar, I. P., Mboso, O. E., Ujong, U. P. (2014). Antilipidemic effects of combined leaf extracts of Moringa olifera and Perstrophe bicaluculata in alloxan induced diabetic rats: Pharmacology and pharmarcy, 5 (4).
Efiong, E. E., Iwara, A. I., Igile, G. U., Edet, E. E., Ebong, P. E. & Itam, E. H (2013). Combined leaves extract of Moringa oleifera and Ocimum gratissimum ameliorated diabetes induced hyperlipidemia in diabetic wistar rats. International Journal of Biochemistry, 108: 249-254.
Mboso, O. E., Uboh, F. E., Iwara, I. A., Eyong, E. U. & Ebong, P. E. (2013). Eremomastax speciosa, Eremomastax polysperma and Cassia alata leaf extracts enhances fertility through modulation of serum levels of some reproductive hormones in female Wistar rats. The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 114:182-188.
Igile, G. O., Iwara, I. A., Uboh, F. E. & Ebong, F. E. (2013). Phytochemical, Proximate & Nutrient composition of Vernonia calvaona Hook (Asterecea): A Green-leafy vegetable in Nigeria. J. Food Research, 2 (6),1-11.
Essien, N. A., Iwara, A. I., Mgbeje, B. I. A., Igile, G. O., Egbung, G. E. & Ebong, P. E. (2013). Lipid profile and hepatoprotective effects of combined leaf extracts of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) and Peristrophe bicalyculata in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Phytomedicine, 5 (2),159-162.
Mboso, O. E., Eyong, E. U., Ebong, P. E., Iwara, I. A. & Odey, M. (2013). The effects of the ethanolic extract of Ereromastax speciosa leaf on the serum levels of leuteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, progesterone and estradiol in female pubertal rats. Annuals of Biological Research, 4 (2),136-140.
Egbung, G. E., Atangwho, I. J., Iwara, I. A., Odey, M.O. & Ebong, P. E. (2013). Chemical composition of root and stem bark extracts of Nauclea latifolia. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res, 5 (3),193-196.
Odey, M. O., Itam, E. H., Patrick, E. E., Atangwho, I. J., Iwara, A. I., Eyong, U. E., Udiba, U. U., Ingweye, J. N., Inekwe, U. V., Johnson, J. T., Victor, O. & Gauje, B. (2012). Anti hypertensive properties of the root and stem bark of Nauclea latifolia on serum electrolyte profile. International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(6),382-385.
Joel, J., Theophilus, E. M., Ubana, M. O., Odey, E. V., Iwara, A. I., Victory, U. I., Mtegwu, M. A.(2012). Biochemical and Toxicological evaluation of some quinine, quinine-rich drinks and coartem. Trends in Advanced Science and Engineering, 4(1), 47-52.
Udosen, E. O., Egbung, G. E., Robert, E. A., Iwara, I. A., Onofiok, U. L., Edet, E. A. & Odey, M. O.(2012). Effect of ethanolic root and twig extracts of gongronema latifolium (utazi) on kidney function of streptozotocin induced hyperglycemic and normal wistar rats. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 3(5), 291-296.
Odey, M. O., Iwara, I. A., Ebong, P. E., Atangwho, I. J., Eyong, U. E., Udiba, U. U., Inekwe, U. V.,Joel, J. T. & Victor, O. (2011). Preparation of plant extracts from indigenous medicinal plants. International Journal of Science and Technology,1 (12),688 - 692.
Egbung, G. E., Atangwho, I. J., Iwara, I. A. & Eyong, U. E. (2011). Micronutrient and phyto-chemical composition of root and twig bark extracts of Gongronema latifolium. Journal of medicine and medical science, 2(11), 1185-1188.
Eyong, E. U., Agiang, M. A., Atangwho, I. J., Iwara, I. A., Odey, M. O. & Ebong, P. E. (2011). Phytochemicals and micronutrients composition of root and stem bark extracts of Vernonia amygdalina Del. Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, 2 (6), 900-903.
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Nigeria Malaria Control and Prevention Programme Seminar. Sponsored by national malaria Control Program, Exonmobil, Family Care Association, 30 march 2012.
2012-03-30
2012-03-30
5th West African network of natural products research scientists (WANNPRESS) conference 4TH – 6TH JULY 2012.
“Hypolipedamic Effect of Ethanolic leaf Extract of Moringa oliefera and Peristriphe bicalyculata on diabetic modelsâ€.
2012-07-04
2012-07-06
Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), 32nd Annual Conference, University of Calabar, 14th - 17th November 2012
“Effect of Ethanolic leaf Extract of Eremomastax speciosa on Hormonal Status of Prepubertal Female Albino Wistar Ratsâ€
