Mr. Anthony Uchenna Emeribe
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationLecturer II
EmailAbout Mr. Anthony Uchenna Emeribe
Anthony Uchenna Emeribe was awarded a B.MLS. (Hons.) degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology) by the University of Calabar in 2012 and M.Sc. degree in Molecular Medicine (Experimental Medicine) by the University of Sheffield in 2016. He holds a certificate in Advanced Bioinformatics from the African Bioinformatics Training Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria. He join the services of the University of Calabar in 2014 as an Assistant Lecturer and was promoted to Lecturer 2 in 2016. Before joining the University Community, he worked with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja (Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist), Asokoro District Hospital, Asokoro, Abuja (Medical Laboratory Scientist 1), and Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja (Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist). Since joining the University, he has been lecturing, mentoring and contributing to the graduation of Students in the University. He has successfully supervised two undergraduate Students. His major research areas spans across cell signaling, viral pathogenesis, immunology, metabolic and hematological disorders, molecular mechanisms of immune cell activation and antimicrobial immune responses. Emeribe has served as Academic Adviser to undergraduate Students and involved in the Departmental screening and registration of first year undergraduate Students. He has also served the University as Secretary, Adhoc Electoral Committee, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), UNICAL chapter (April-July, 2019). He has authored/coauthored over twenty peer reviewed journal articles published both in local and foreign peer reviewed journals. He has actively participated and presented papers in over 10 scientific meetings and conferences as well as organized several workshops and seminars. Emeribe is a beneficiary of the Presidential intervention fund (NEEDS assessment) that took him to the University of Sheffield for his M.Sc. degree (2015-2016). Emeribe also received a travel grant to participate at the 19th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2017) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire form 4th to 9th December 2017. He is also a recipient of several awards including the icon award (2019) and award of recognition (2019) from the CYON of St. Peter’s Parish, Ediba and St. Bernard’s Parish, Marian Hill, Calabar, respectively for his contributions to the Church and Society. Other awards include the State Honor’s award by National Youth Service Corps, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for outstanding capital community development services (2012-2013); best Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (2013) by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), UATH Chapter; award for efforts in improving students’ academic performance (2012) by the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students’ Association (NIMELSSA), UNICAL Chapter; and award for best in NIMELSSA Mock Examination (2009) by the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students’ Association (NIMELSSA), UNICAL Chapter. He is a member of several learned societies which include Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Federation of African Associations of Medical Laboratory Scientists, and African Society for Laboratory Medicine.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Auntie Margret International School, Calabar | 1991 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| Junior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (J.S.S.C.E) | Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing | 1998 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | Saint Peter Claver Seminary, okpala, | 2001 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| BMLS | University of Calabar | 2006 | 2011 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc in Molecular Medicine | University of Shefield, South yorshire, United Kindom | 2015 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Abdullahi, I. A., Shuwa, H. A., Emeribe, A. U., Adekola, H. A, & Dangana A. (2019). Phenotypic profile of pulmonary aspergillosis and associated cellular immunity among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 31(3), 149-153. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Yunusa, T., & Emeribe, A. U.(2019). Clinical utility of testing for anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG avidity indices. Archives of Hellenic Medicine, 36(4), 559-560. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Shuwa, H. A., Emeribe, A. U., Olayemi, L. O., Yunusa, T., Ahmad, A. E., & Musa, P. O. (2018). Serosurvey and factors associated with Leishmania donovani infection in febrile HIV infected individuals attending Abuja Teaching Hospital Nigeria. Medical Journal of Zambia, 45(4), 216-225. | |
| Anyanwu, S., Eno, E. O., Inyang, I. J., Asemota, E. A., Okpokam, D. C., Obioma, O. O., Agu, V. O., & Emeribe, A. U. (2018). Evaluation of Hepatotoxicity Associated With Ethanolic Extract of Chromolaena Odorata in Wistar Rat Model. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 7(17), 1-8. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Dangana, A., Ojeamiren, I., & Emeribe, A. U. (2018). Reminiscing the recent incidence of monkeypox in Nigeria: Its ecologic-epidemiology and literature review. Port Harcourt Medical Journal, 12(1), 1-9. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Osim E. E., Usanga, E. A., Emeribe, A. U. & Emeribe, A. O. (2018). Correlation Between Soluble Transferrin Receptor Versus Haemoglobin Concentration, Transferrin Saturation and Serum Ferritin Levels Following Repeated Blood Donations in Nigeria. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences, 11(1) 9-15 | |
| Nasir, I. A., Emeribe, A. U., Ojeamiren, I., and Aderinsayo Adekola H. (2017). Human Immunodeficiency Virus Resistance Testing Technologies and Their Applicability in Resource-Limited Settings of Africa. Infectious diseases, 10, 1178633717749597. doi:10.1177/1178633717749597 | |
| Nasir, I. A., Emeribe, A. U., Shuwaf, H. A., Zakaric, M. M., and Peters, N. O. (2017). Type 1 diabetes mellitus and enterovirus linkage: search for associated etiopathology. The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 29(3), 93-99. | |
| Aliyu, M. M., Nasir, I. A., Umar, Y. A., Vanstawa, A. P., Medugu, J. T., & Emeribe, A. U., Amadu, D. O. (2017). Prevalence, risk factors, and antimalarial resistance patterns of falciparum plasmodiasis among pregnant women in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Tzu Chi Med J., 29(2), 98-103. | |
| Mustapha, J. O., Emeribe, A. U., & Nasir, I. A. (2017). Survey of malaria and anti-dengue virus IgG among febrile HIV-infected patients attending a tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria. HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative, 9, 145–151. | |
| Dangana, A., Medugu, J. T., Nasir, I. A., & Emeribe, A. U. (2016). Haematological Changes Associated with Illicit Drug Abuse in a City of Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Haematology Research, 2(3), 160-163. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Ahmad, A. E., Emeribe, A. U., Shehu, M. S., Medugu, J. T., & Babayo, A. (2015). Molecular Detection and Clinical Implications of HTLV-1 Infections among Antiretroviral Therapy-Naive HIV-1-Infected Individuals in Abuja, Nigeria. Virology: research and treatment, 6, 17-23. | |
| Shehu, M. S., Nasir, I. A., Emeribe, A. U., & Medugu, J. T. (2015). Multiple myeloma in Africa: review of an under-diagnosed carcinoma. Cancer Biology, 5(4), 1-5. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Adamu, B., Emeribe, A. U., & Noel, S. A. (2015). Surveillance for antibiotic resistance in Nigeria: Challenges and possible solutions. Trends in Medical Research, 10(4), 106-113. | |
| Emeribe, A. U., Nasir, I. A., Alinwachikwu, L. I., Justus, O. (2015). Prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis among non-pregnant women attending a tertiary healthcare facility in Abuja, Nigeria. Research and reports in tropical medicine, 6. 37–42. | |
| Nasir, I. A., Maryam, A. M., Emeribe, A. U., Adamu, B., & Shehu, M. S. (2015). Prevalence of Malaria among residents proximal to environmental waste dumpsites in Gwagwalada metropolis Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics, 17(2), 91-96. | |
| Emeribe, A. U., Agu, C. E., Iya, B. E., Nasir, I. A., & Udoh, A. E. (2015). Clinical significance of Glycated Heamoglobin testing in obese subjects attending a tertiary hospital at Calabar, Nigeria. Sub-Saharan Africa Journal of Medicine, 2(3), 134-141. | |
| Agu, C. E., Emeribe, A. U., Effa, A. F., Nasir, I. A., Adamu, B., and Udoh A. E. (2015). Evaluation of fasting lipid profile and glycated hemoglobin in obese subjects at university of calabar teaching hospital, Nigeria. International journal of biomedical research, 6(03), 200-209. | |
| Bassey, I. E., Gali, R. M., Ogbolu, I. N., Essien, O. E., Usoro, C. A. O., & Emeribe, A. U. (2015). Serum and Salivary Cortisol Levels in Diabetics Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 9(7), 1-7. | |
| Nnamani, N. A., Emeribe, A. U., Idris A. N., Adamu, B., & Emmanuel, K. U. (2014). Evaluation of Prothrombin time and activated partial prothrombin time among hypertensive patients attending a tertiary hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. Advances in Haematology, Article ID 932039,1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/932039 | |
| Emeribe, A. U., Akpotuzor, J. O., & Etukudo, M. H. (2012). Serum Chromium, Zinc and Testosterone Levels in Diabetics in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2(6), 1-8. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Intervention Fund, Nigeria | NRN 12,000,000 | FGN | 2015-09-17 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar/Workshop organized by AfriHUB Nigeria Ltd at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, on “Hallmark of Excellence and Global Relevance in a Competitive Environment†| 2010-06-03 | 2010-06-05 | ||
| Maiden Scientific Conference organized by the Federation of African Associations of Medical Laboratory Scientists on “Quality Enhancement of Medical Laboratory Services towards Achieving WHO/AFRO Accreditation and the MDGS in Africa†at Ladi Kwal | 2011-10-06 | 2011-10-08 | ||
| Maiden Scientific Conference organized by the African Society for Laboratory Medicine on “Problem-solving to improve access to, regulation of, and policy regarding quality point of care laboratory diagnostics for quality health care in Africa and e | Serum Chromium, Zinc and Testosterone Levels in Diabetics in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria (poster presentation). | 2012-12-05 | 2012-12-07 | |
| Scientific Workshop organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on “Medical Laboratory Science: Science or Medicine?†at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Conference Hall, Gwagwalada, Abuja. | 2013-08-05 | 2013-08-07 | ||
| Scientific Conference organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on “Modernizing the Medical Laboratory Science Profession to meet the 21st Century Challenges†at Ibrahim Shema Conference Hall Local Government Servic | 2013-09-02 | 2013-09-06 | ||
| Maiden Medical Laboratory Services Forum organized by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria on “Medical Laboratory Services: Impact and Challenges†at permanent site headquarters of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, | 2013-10-10 | 2013-10-12 | ||
| Workshop organized by Integrated Business School: Center for Research and Professional Studies, Kubwa General Hospital, Kubwa, FCT, Abuja on “Transforming the Medical Laboratory Science Profession: The Key Factors†| 2014-03-24 | 2014-03-28 | ||
| Scientific Workshop organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on “Research Methodology in Biomedical Practice, Bio statistical Tools, Proposal Writing for Grants, Bioethical Issues, Epi-info†at the University of A | 2014-06-04 | 2014-06-06 | ||
| Scientific Workshop organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on “Sampling Survey and Data Analysis Using: PASW(SPSS), EPI-INFO and EXCEL Statistical Packages on Sampling Survey and Data Analysis†at the University | 2015-07-22 | 2015-07-24 | ||
| Scientific Conference organized by International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) on “Africa: Ending AIDS-delivering differently†held at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. | Survey of malaria and anti-dengue virus IgG among febrile HIV-infected patients attending a tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria (poster presentation). | 2017-12-04 | 2017-12-09 | |
| Maiden Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Cross State Branch on “Improving Medical Laboratory Practice Through Innovations and Research†at Axari Hotel, Murta | 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-05 | ||
| Scientific Workshop organized by the African Bioinformatics Training Institute on “Advanced Bioinformatics†at 88 KM 6, Ibadan-Ife Expressway, Iyana-Agbala Bus Stop, Olode, Ibadan, Oyo State. | 2018-08-13 | 2018-08-17 |