Name
Dr. Victor Sampson Ekam
DepartmentBiochemistry
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Victor Sampson Ekam
Dr Victor Ekam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar. He obtained his PhD in Toxicological/ Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Calabar in 2009. His scholarly contributions include teaching, research and mentoring of students at all leavels. Dr Ekam began his academic career as an assistant lecturer in the University of Calabar in October 2002. He has taught biochemistry to students in medicine and biological sciences as well as basic / allied medical sciences, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has supervised eight MSc and Five PhD candidates as well as several BSc candidates. He has served as Departmental time-table officer and SIWES co-ordinator for about seven years and is currently the head of Department. His research interests include; phytomedicine, drug-nutrient interaction, nutritional toxicology and analytical biochemistry.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Command children school, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria. | 1979 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 1986 | 1992 delete_forever | |
| BSc (Hons) | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 1993 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc in Biochemistry | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 1999 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Diploma, computer operations | Associated Institute of Computer Technology | 2001 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| PhD in Biochemistry | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 2002 | 2008 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ekam, V.S., Odio, S.B., Ekam, N.V., & Ihe, S.O. ( 2019). Electrolyte profile of malaria infested wistar albino rats treated with the crude extract of Artemisia annua and artemisinin combination therapy. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 8(6),100-107. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Ekam, N.V., Ihe, S.O.,& Odio, S.B. ( 2019). Lipid profile of malaria infested wistar albino rats treated with the crude extract of Artemisia annua and artemisinin combination therapy. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 8(6), 108-114. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Ekam, N.V., Ihe S.O., & Odio, S.B. ( 2019). Assessment of serum urea, creatinine and bilirubin levels after inducing wistar rats with malaria and treated with ethanolic extract of Artemisia annua L. and artemisinin combination therapy.World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 8(6) 115-122. | |
| Ofem, O.E., Ekam,V., Ekpo, G., Enobong, J., Abam, K., Arikpo, I., Ufot, S., & Ubana, E. (2019). The public health implication of consuming surface water in contaminated sites in Akamkpa local government area, Cross River State. International journal of medical and health science, 5(7), 1-17. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Ukpanukpong, R.U., Odio, S.B., Ihe, S.O.,& Ekam, N.V. (2019). Haematological changes in malaria infested wistar albino rats treated with the crude extract of Artemisia annua and Artemisinin combination therapy . International journal of medicine research, 4(3), 80 – 83. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Ukpanukpong, R.U., Ihe, S.O., Odio, S.B., & Ekam, N.V. (2019). The assessment of serum liver enzymes in malaria induced wistar rats treated with the crude extract of Artemisia annua and Artemisinin combination therapy . International journal of medicine research, 4(3), 84 – 86. | |
| Amechi, D., Udosen, E.O., Ekam V. S., & Ekpe, I. P. (2018). Effect of methanolic root extract of Holarrhena floribunda on the lipid profile and sex hormones in wistar rats. Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 3(3), 1-7. | |
| Bassey, N. O., Ekam, V. S., Essien, N. U., & Ekam, N. V. (2017). Effect of acetaminophen and caffeinated energy drink on the serum protein levels of wistar albino rats during sub-chronic alcohol consumption. IOSR- Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 3(4), 35-38. | |
| Robert, A. E., Luke, U. O., Ufot, S. U., Effiong, A. E., & Ekam, V. S. (2013). Antidiabetic and antilipidemic properties of ethanolic root extract of G. Latifolium (Utazi) on Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, 3(10), 995-998. | |
| Ujah, O. F., Ujah, I. R., Johnson, J. T., Ekam, V. S., & Udenze, E. C. (2013). Hepatoprotective property of ethanolic leaf extract of Moringa Oleifera on carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity. Journal of Natural Products and Plant Resources 3(2), 15 -22. | |
| Theophilus, J.J., Ubana, E.M., Odey, M.O., Ekam V. S., Iwara, A.I., Inekwe, V.U., & Agba, A.M. (2012). Biochemical and toxicological evaluation of some quinine, quinine - rich drinks and coartem. Trends in advanced science and engineering. Science road publishing corporation, 4(1), 47 – 52. | |
| Ekam, V. S., Johnson, J. T., Dasofunjo, K., Odey, M. O., & Anyahara, S. E. (2012). Total protein, albumin and globulin levels following the administration of activity directed fractions of vernonia amygdalina during acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in wistar albino rats. Annals of Biological Research, 3(12), 5590-5594. | |
| Johnson, J. T., Odey, M. O., Ekam, V. S., Effiong, E. E., Ubiba, U. U. & Gauje, B. (2012). Evaluation of the spermatogenic effects of coartem, quinine and quinine - rich drinks. Trends in Advanced science and Engineering, 4(2), 114-118. | |
| Johnson, J. T., Onofiok, U. L., Eyo, R. A., Ekam, V. S., & Odey, M. O. (2012). Serum level of superoxide dismutase, malondealdehyde and uric acid among artisans in Cross River state, Nigeria. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, 2(7), 658 – 660. | |
| Fila, W. O., Johnson, J. T., Edem, P. N., Odey, M. O., Ekam V. S., Ujong, U. P., Eteng, O. E. (2012). Comparative anti-nutrients assessment of pulp, seed and rind of rambutan (Nephelium Lappaceum). Annals of Biological Research. 3(11), 5151-5156. | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Udoffah, G.U., Asuquo, O.R., Ekam, V.S., Mfem, C.C., Kalu, N.N., & Igiri, A.O. (2011). Supplementation with antioxidant vitamins C and E positively modulate and protect against dihydroartemisinin induced haematotoxicity in wistar albino rats. Mary slessor journal of medicine, 11(2), 47-51. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Ebong, P.E., & Umoh, I.B. (2010). Phytochemical screening of activity directed extracts of vernonia amygdalina leaves. Global journal of pure and applied sciences, 16(1), 151–154. | |
| Ikpeme – Emmanuel, C.A., Ekam, V.S. & Eneji, C.A. (2009). The assessment of Heavy metals and by-products on fried foods sold by roadside vendors in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary slessor journal of medicine, 9(1), 32-36. | |
| Ikpeme – Emmanuel, C.A., Eneji, C.A., & Ekam, V.S. (2009). Evaluation of Heavy metals in canned meat and fish sold in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary slessor journal of medicine 9(1), 43-47. | |
| Ikpeme – Emmanuel, C.A., Eneji, C.A. & Ekam, V.S. (2009). Consumer awareness of safe food handling by food service establishments in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor journal of medicine, 9(1), 54-58. | |
| Ikpeme – Emmanuel, C.A., Eneji, C.A. & Ekam, V.S. (2009). Consumer awareness of safe food handling by food service establishments in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor journal of medicine, 9(1), 54-58. | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Igiri, A.O., Fischer, V.A., Bisong, S.A. & Ekam, V.S. (2009). Sperm quality and fertility following prolonged immobilization stress in wistar rats. Mary Slessor journal of medicine, 9(1), 73-76. | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Ekam, V.S., Mfem, C.C. Igiri, A.O. & Ekanem, T.B. (2009). Sperm quality and fertility following prolonged immobilization stress in wistar rats. Mary Slessor journal of medicine, 9(1), 81-86. | |
| Obochi, G.O., Malu, S.P., Abara, A.E., Ekam, V.S., Uboh, F. E. & Obi-Abng, M. (2009). Effects of ascorbate on monosodium glutamate-associated toxicities that may impart upon immunocompetence. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry. 16(3), 547-557. | |
| Ekong, M.B., Igiri, A.O., Ekanem, T.B., Ekam, & Ekeoma,V.S. (2008). Effect of amodiaquine plus artesunate combination on some macromolecules in the brain of albino wistar rats. The internet journal of health, 8(1), 1-11. | |
| Ekam, V.S., & Ebong, P.E. (2007). Effect of extraction method on the phytochemical constituents of vernonia amygdalina. Global journal of pure and applied sciences, 13(4), 501- 504. | |
| Obochi, G.O., Abara, A.E., Malu, S.P., Ekam, V.S. Uboh, F. E. & Umoh, I.B. (2007). Effect of alcohol and kolanut interaction on biochemical indices of neuronal gene expression in wistar albino rats. Nigerian journal of physiological sciences, 23(1&2), 69-73. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Udosen, E.O.,& Chigbu, A.E. (2006). Comparative effect of carotenoid complex from golden neo-life dyamite (GNLD) and carrot extracted carotenoids on immune parameters in albino wistar rats. Nigerian journal of physiological sciences 21(1&2), 1-4. | |
| Ekam, V.S., Udosen, E.O. & Anaele, I.M. (2006). Comparative effect of carotenoid complex from golden neo-life dyamite (GNLD) and carrot extract on some hematological parameters of healthy wistar rats. Global journal of pure and applied science, 12(4), 509-512. | |
| Mesembe, O. E., Ekam, V.S., Akpaso, G.O., Udoffah, G., Eliakim, I.C., Mfem, C., & Bisong, S.A. (2005). Haematological changes following vitamin E supplementation during caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats. Journal of experimental and clinical anatomy, 4(2), 52- 55. | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Igiri, A.O., Anaikot,I., Ekam, V.S, Odukana, J.F., & Fischer, V.A. (2004). Liver and kidney morphologies following vitamin E supplementation during caffeinatedand non caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats. Journal of experimental and clinical Anatomy. 3(1), 35-38. | |
| Ekam, V.S. (2002). Evaluation and characterization of the seed oils of Trichosanthes Cucumerina (snake gourd) and Ricinodendron heudelotti (honey plum). Global Journal of pure and applied science, 9(2), 217-220. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology conference, Calabar 2004 | Sustainable development: Role of Biochemistry and molecular Biology. | 2004-11-24 | 2004-11-27 | |
| Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology conference, Nsukka 2011 | Biochemistry and molecular Biology: The challenges of globalization and climate change | 2011-10-31 | 2011-11-03 | |
| Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology conference, Calabar 2012 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Tools for achieving millennium development goals | 2012-11-14 | 2012-11-17 | |
| Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology South-south zonal conference, Calabar 2017 | The role of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in a recessed economy. | 2017-08-02 | 2017-08-05 | |
| Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology South-south zonal conference, Calabar 2019 | The role of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in sustainable economic development | 2019-10-07 | 2019-10-08 |