Please wait...
Dr. Uruakpa Kelechi Chinkata
DepartmentAnatomical Science
DesignationLecturer II
EmailDr. Kelechi Chinkata Uruakpa is a lecturer in the Anatomical science department, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria. He attended Holy Ghost College Owerri in 1994 where he obtained the West African Certificate. He graduated with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in human anatomy from the prestigious University of Calabar in 2006 and 2012 respectively. Dr Uruakpa obtained his Ph.D Degree in human anatomy (Reproductive Biology) in 2018 in University of Calabar, Calabar. He joined the services of the University of Calabar in 2012 as a demonstrator and presently a lecturer II. Dr Uruakpa has been lecturing, mentoring, researching and contributing to the graduation of students in the University. His major areas of research include Reproductive Anatomy, Molecular Biology and Teratology. Because of his vested interest in reproductive Anatomy and Biology, his research over the years were focused on the fertility potentials in indigenous consumed herbs and nuts in Nigeria. He is a member of many scientific bodies locally and internationally such as Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN), Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy of Nigeria (SECAN), Anatomical Society of South-South and South Eastern Nigeria amongst others. He has as well attended and presented papers in many local and international conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops. He has served his faculty as the faculty representative to faculty of allied medical school and agriculture science. He was the member of the local organizing committee of the international conference on Animal Care and use in research Education and testing in 2017. He has supervised some undergraduate projects. Dr. Uruakpa has published a learned and reputable journals. He is happily married with kids.
S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
---|---|---|---|---|
Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) | Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | 1988 | 1994 delete_forever | |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Human Anatomy | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1999 | 2006 delete_forever | |
Master of Science (M.Sc) Human Anatomy | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2008 | 2012 delete_forever | |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Human Anatomy | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2013 | 2018 delete_forever |
S/N | Publication |
---|---|
Eru M. E., Udo-Affah, G. U., Omini, S. P., Uruakpa, K. C., Oku, M. E., Anani, S. E., Nwosu, C. B., Nyiam, T., Umoh, N. M., & Igiri, A. O. (2021). Restorative Potentials of Aqueous Telfairia occidentalis Seeds Extract on the Hippocampal Nissl Granules and Short-Term Memory in Scopolamine Hydrobromide-Induced Alzheimer’s Type Cognitive Dysfunction Rats. Trop J Nat Prod Res, 5(1), 182-187. | |
Anani, S. E., Eru, E. M., Okon, D. E., Uruakpa, K. C., Ugbem, T. I., & Igiri, A. O. (2020). The Effect of Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit) Aqueous Fruit Extract on the Hippocampal Astrocyte Expression Following Diazepam-Induced Neurotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Trop J Nat Prod Res, 4(12), 1170-1173 | |
Eru M. E., Omini, S. P., Udo-Affah, G. U., Uruakpa, K. C., Oku, M. E., Udofia, I. E., & Igiri, A. O. (2020). Neurobehavioural Enhancement in Scopolamine Hydrobromide-Induced AlzheimerType Cognitive Dysfunction in Rats Following Administration of Ethanol Seed Extract of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook.f.) Cucurbitaceae. Trop J Nat Prod Res, 4(7), 282-285 | |
Udo-Affah, G. U., Eru, E. M., Ede, P. D., & Uruakpa, K. C. (2015). Disintegration of the islet cells (of Langerhans) following the administration of ethanolic extracts of Ginger in adult wistar rats. European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, 3(3), 1-6. | |
Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V. A., Eru, E. M., & Uruakpa, K. C. (2015). Cytoarchitectural distortion of the liver following the administration of aqueous moringa oleifera seed on acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in wistar rats. European Journal of Educational and Development Psychology. 3(1), 14-20. | |
Uruakpa, K. C., Obeten, K. E., Akpantah, A. O., & Udo-Affah, G. U (2014). Extract of Sesamum indicum Seeds on the Glycogen Profile of the Liver of Adult Wistar Rat. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 4 (23), I74-I78. | |
Uruakpa, K. C., Obeten, K. E., Ikechukwu, C. E., & Akpantah, A. O. (2014). Glycolytic Effect of sesamum indicum Leaf Extract on the Liver of Adult Wistar Rat. International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical and Medical Science, (2), 27-34. | |
Udo-Affah, G. U., Eru, M. E., Kalu, C., Uruakpa, K. C., & Inyang, I J. (2014). The prevalence of Breast cancer in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) and General Hospital (GHC) from 2006-2010. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 3(5), 08-10. | |
Eru, E. M., Urakpa, K. C., Isamoh, T. E., Inyang, I. J., Otu, M. E., & Igiri, A. O. (2014). Histological effect of Aqueous Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Root extract on the stomach of Adult Male Wistar rats. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 9(2), 57-59. | |
Udo-Affah, G. U., Eru, E. M., Idika, C. I., Uruakpa, K. C., & Njoku, C. C (2014). The Age and Sex incidence of Keloids/Hypertrophic Scars in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State from 2001-2006. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 4(11), 33-37. | |
Udo-Affah, G. U., Eru, M. E., Etim, U. E., & Uruakpa K. C. (2014). The Awareness of the resident of Calabar Municipality on the adverse effect of bleaching creams on the skin surface. Annals of Biological Research 5(6), 32-38. | |
Uruakpa, K. C., Obeten, K. E., Eru, M. E. & Igiri, A. O. (2013). The toxicity study of ethanolic leaf extract of Sesamum indicum on the histomorphology of the liver of Adult Wistar Rats. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences, 2(3), 42-46. | |
Obeten, K. E., Uruakpa, K. C., & Isaac, V. (2013). The evaluation of the effect of Sida acuta leaf on the microanatomy and some biochemical parameters of the liver of Wistar rats. IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 4(I), 60-66. | |
Obeten, K. E., Akpantah, A. D., Uruakpa, K. C., Eru, M. E., & Udo-Affah, G. (2013). Histomorphology and Biochemical Effects of Sida acuta leaf extract on the Kidney of Wistar rats. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(6), 83-87. | |
Eru, M. E., Obeten, K. E., Uruakpa K. C., & Mesembe, E. O. (2013). Histological Evaluation of the Combine Extract of Aqueous Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root and honey on the stomach of Adult wistar rats. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences, 2(4), 43-45. | |
Mfem, C. C., Obeten, K. E., Essien, N. E., Uruakpa, K. C., Eru M. E., & Mesembe, O. E. (2013). The anxiolitic effects of smokeless tobacco in mice. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 3(3), 209-213. | |
Akpantah, A. O., Ekong, M. B., Uruakpa K. C., Akpaso, M., & Eluwa, M. A., & Ekanem, T. B. (2010). Gonadal histomorphologies and serum hormonal milieu in female rats treated with Azardirachta indica leaf extract. Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 8(4), 185-130. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st international Neuroscience Conference and biomedical Research (INBR) Owerri | 2006-07-09 | 2006-07-13 | ||
7th Scientific conference of the Anatomical Society of South -South and South- Eastern Nigeria (ASSEN)Calabar | 2007-11-29 | 2007-12-01 | ||
8th Scientific conference and Annual meeting of the Anatomical society of South - South and South-Eastern Nigeria (ASSEN), Amassoma, Bayelsa. | 2008-11-27 | 2008-11-29 | ||
7th National Conference and Scientific session of the Anatomical society of Nigeria (ASN) Remo | 2010-02-23 | 2010-02-27 | ||
12th Annual Conference of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) Ilorin | 2014-11-26 | 2014-11-29 | ||
1st Annual conference of the Biopesticides society of Nigeria (BSN) Calabar. | 2014-11-30 | 2014-12-03 | ||
12th Annual Conference of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) Benin | 2015-10-29 | 2015-10-30 | ||
Animal Care and Use in Research, Education and Testing (ACURET) Conference, Calabar. | 2016-05-05 | 2016-05-07 | ||
17th Scientific Conference of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomist of Nigeria (SECAN) Nnewi. | 2018-03-07 | 2018-03-10 | ||
7th International Consortium Conference, Calabar. | 2019-09-02 | 2019-09-06 | ||
16th Annual Scientific Conference and AGM of the Anatomical society of Nigeria (ASN) Calabar | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-12 |