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About Dr. Joseph Linus Akpan

I am a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology. I involve in research and teaching Pharmacology to medical, paramedical students, masters and Ph.D students. My area of interest include natural product pharmacology (enthnopharmacology), Neuropharmacology, Epidemiology, Tropical disease, CVS and Therapeutics. His interaction with seasoned researchers change his perception of research. He received the institution based Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TET-Fund) grant, EBSU, Valued at One Million Naira (1, 000, 000.00) only in 2015. He is a recipient of many awards including National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) prize for the best corper of the year 1993, Kaduna- Nigeria. Patron Akwa Ibom Welfare Association, Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria, etc. He is a member, West African Society of Pharmacology and also a member, Royal Society of Academy for Art and Science, Ibadan Nigeria. A member, West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT). He is presently working on the toxicological effect of some medicinal plants.

Qualification	School Atttended	Started	Finished
FSLC	St Alban Primary School, inen Ikot Obiom, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa ibom State	1975	1981
WASC	Government Technical College, Etuk Uruk Eshiet, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State	1981	1986
Final Diploma	University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State	1989	1992
Final Diploma	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	1990	1993
PGD	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State	2002	2004
M.Sc.	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State	2004	2007
Ph.D	Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State	2010	2016

S/N	Publication
	Essien, A. D., Essiet, G. A., Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L, Chilaka, K. C., Bassey, A. L., Ezeokpo, B. C., & Nwobodo, N. N. (2016). Pharmacological evaluation of the aqueous stem bark extract of Bombaxbuonopozense in the relief of pain and fever. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10(5), 59-65.
	Omotayo, O. E., Ndubuisi, N. N., Akpan, J. L., Ugochi, A. O., Chinonyelum, T. E., Basil, C. E., Kenneth, I. N., ErhihieErhiano, M. S., Abdul, W., & Siti, A. S. (2016). Nigerian Honey Ameliorates Hyperglycemic and Dyslipidemia in Alloxan- Induced Diabetic Rats. Nutrients, doi: 10.3390/nu8030095.
	Chilaka, K. C., Akuodor, G.C., Akpan, J. L., Ogiji, E. D., Eze, C. O., & Ezeokpo, B. C. (2015). Anti-bacterial and antioxidant activities of Methanolic Leaf extract of Maerua Cresssifolia. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical science, 5(10), 147-150.
	Akuodor, G. C., Udia, P. M., Akpan, J. L., Ezeokpo, B. C., Okezie, O. A., Ghasi, S. I., & Nwadike, K. I.(2015). Ulcer-protective effect of Byrsocarpus coccineus leaf extract in different experimental animal models. Journal of coastal Life Medicine,; 3(9), 728-732.
	Akuodor, G. C., Ibrahim, J. A., Akpan, J. L., Okorie, A. U., & Ezeokpo, B. C. (2014). Phytochemical and anti-diarrhoeal properties of methanolic leaf extract of maerua crassifolia forsk. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 4(10), 1223-1231.
	Akuodor, G. C., Essien, A. D., Essiet, G. A., David, O. E., Akpan, J. L., & Udoh, F. V. (2013). Evaluation of Antipyrectic Potential of Pseudocedrel Kotchyi Schweint. Harms (Meliaceae). European journal of Medicinal Plant, 3(1), 105-113.
	Akuodor, G. C., Essien, A. D., David, O. E., Chilaka, KC. Akpan, J. L., Ezeokpo, B. C., & Ezeonwumelu, J. O. C. (2013). Gastroprotective effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Guierasenegalensis in Albino rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical MedIcine, 6, 771-775.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Ezeunala, M. N., Ajoku, G. A., Essien, A. D., Megwas, U. A., Okoroafor, D. O., Iwuanyanwu, T. C. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2012). Evaluation of Anti-ulcer and anti-microbial effects of verbena hastata. Leaf extract. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 6(11), 778-782.
	Iwuanyanwu, T. C., Akuodor, G. C., Essien, A. D., Nwinyi, F. C., Akpan, J. L., Okoroafor, D. O. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2012). Evaluation of antimalarial potential of aqueous stem bark extract of Bombaxbuonopozense P. Beauv. (Bombaceae). Eastern journal of Medicine, 17, 72-77.
	Akpan, J. L., Akuodor, G. C., Ezeokpo, B. C., Essien, A. D., Bassey, A. C., Ezeonwumelu, J. O. C. (2012). In- vivo Anti-plasmodial Activity of Byrsocarpuscoccineus Leaf Extract in mice infected with plasmodium berghei. Ibnosina Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 4(3), 78-83.
	Akuodor, G. C., Amos, G. M., Essien, A. D., David, O. E., Akpan, J. L. & Ezeokpo, B. C. (2011). Anti-malarial potency of the Leaf extract of Aspilia Africana (pers.) C.D. Adams. Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 5, 126-129.
	Akuodor, G. C., Onyewenjo, S. C., Anyalewechi, N. A., Essien, A. D., Akpan, J. L.,Okoroafor, D. O. & Okere, M. O. (2011). In- vitro anti-microbial activity of Leaf extract of Berlinagrandiflora Hutch and Dalz. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(11), 1358-1360.
	Akuodor, G. C., Anyalewechi, N. A., Udoh, F.V., Ikoro, N. C., Akpan, J. L., Gwotmut, M. D., Iwuanyanuwu, T. C. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2011). Pharmacological evaluation of verbena hastata leaf extract in the relief of pain and fever. Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology, 12(3), 1-8.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Ibrahim, J. A., Bassey, A., Okorie, A. U. & Onyenwenjo, S. C. (2011). Phytochemical and anti-microbial properties of the leaf and root extracts of Bombaxbounopoizense. Asian J. Medical Sciences, 2, 190-194.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Mbah, C. C., Megwas, U. A., Ikoro, N. C., Okwuosa, B. O. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2011). In- vivo anti-malarial activity of methanolic leaf extract of Bombaxbounopozense in mice infected with plasmodium berghei. Int.J. Chem. Biol. Sciences 5(5), 1790-1796.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Idris, U. M., Ibrahim, J. A., Chilaka, K. C., Muazma, I., Dzarma, S. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2011). Anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic effects of methanolic leaf extract of Bombaxbuonopoizense. African Journal of Biotechnology,10(16), 3191-3196.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Muazzam, M., Idris, U., Megwas, A. U., Chilaka, K.C., Dorcas, O. O. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2011). Evaluation of Anti-diarrhoeal activity of methanol leaf extract of BombaxBuonopozense in rats. Ibnosina Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 3(1), 15-20.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Idris, U., Mbah, M. S., Megwas, U. A., Ugwu, T. C., Okoroafor, D. O. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2010). Studies on anti-ulcer, analgesic and anti-pyretic properties of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium in rodents. Afri.J. Biotechnol. 9(4), 2316-2321.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., Idris, U. M., Ugwu, T. C., Irogbeyi, L. A., Iwuanyanwu, T. C. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2010). Ethanolic leaf extract of Verbena hastata produces anti-diarrhoeal and gastro-intestinal motility slowing effect in albino rats. J. Medicinal plants Res. 4(16), 1624-1627.
	Akuodor, G. C., Anyalewechi, N. A., Akpan, J. L., Ikoro, N. C., Megwas, U. A., Iwuanyanwu, T. C. & Osunkwo, U. A. (2010). Evaluation of anti-plasmodial activity of Berlinagrandiflora Leaf extract against plasmodium berghei in mice African journal Microbiology Res, 4(21), 2211-2214.
	Ekanem, B. P., Akpan, J. L., Ugwuoru, C. D. C. & Nwosu, K. O. (2006). The effects of parasitic infections on the Haemoglobin levels of children and pregnant women in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Journal of Biomedical Sciences in Africa, 4, (2), 27-30.
	Akuodor, G. C., Unekwe, P. C., Akpan, J. L., Ohadoma, S. C. (2006). Preliminary pharmacological studies of the anti-microbial and anti-coagulant properties of ethanol leave extract of Thymus vulgaris. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(3), 45-51.
	Akuodor, G. C., Akpan, J. L., & Ohadoma, S. C. (2006). Some Haematological parameters in Adult Nigerians with Diabetes Mellitus.J. Health and Visual Sc. 8(2), 59-64.

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