Dr. Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu
Dr Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical sciences, University of Calabar. She joined the services of the University in 2001 as Graduate Assistant and was promoted to the rank of the Senior Lecturer in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS, Chemical Pathology) degree obtained from the University of Calabar in 1998, Master of Science degree (M.Sc, Chemical Pathology) from same University (2005) and a Ph.D degree in Basic Medical Sciences (Chemical Pathology/Immunology specialty) from University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2012). She also has a Certificate in Immunolgy from University of Ibadan/Institute of Immunology Luxembourg, Germany. Dr Nsonwu-Anyanwu has been teaching, researching, mentoring and rendering community services since she joined the University. She has successfully supervised and, in some cases, co-supervised over five graduate and several undergraduate students. Dr Nsonwu-Anyanwu has successfully published over forty articles in reputable peer reviewed local and international journals. She has served as examination officer and Co-ordinator of Chemical Pathology Unit in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar and is currently the Chairman of Nigerian Cancer Society, Cross River State Chapter. Dr. Nsonwu-Anyanwu is an Immuno-Toxicologist. She has studied the interactions between hormones, oxidative stress indices and cytokines in tubal infertility, impact of HIV infection, malaria, diabetes, lifestyle factors and occupational exposures to some environmental chemicals on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation. Her current research focus is on investigation of the role of environment, genetics, nutrition, lifestyle and occupation in the development of cancers in human populations and how best to implement prevention. She has over a decade’s worth of experience in the conduct and execution of basic research. She has presented some of her research findings in local and international workshops, seminars, symposia and conferences. Dr Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu is a recipient of several awards including the Organization for Women in Science in Developing Countries (OWSD) Doctoral Fellowship award in collaboration with Chinese Academy of Science Shangai, China, OWSD Travel Grant Award, Kuwait, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Fellowship Award, Washington DC, UICC World Cancer Congress Travel Grant Award, Paris France, third world academy of science (TWAS/NXT) BioVision Travel Scholarship award, Alexandria Egypt, European federation of clinical chemistry/International federation of clinical chemistry (EFCC/IFCC) Euromedlab Travel Scholarship award Innsbruck, Austria, International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX)/Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC10) Travel Award, Belgrade Serbia, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Travel Awards, Whistler, Canada 2018 and University of Cape town Infectious Diseases in Africa (IDA) travel scholarship award, 2019. Dr Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu is a fellow of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the Organisation for Women in Science in Developing Countries (OWSD), and a member of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Toxicological Science, Nigerian Cancer Society, African Federation of Clinical Chemists and International Federation of Clinical Chemists. She is happily married with four children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Central School Amucha, Imo state, Nigeria | 1980 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | Secondary Technical School Amucha, Imo state, Nigeria | 1986 | 1992 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) Chemical Pathology | University of Calabar, Nigeria | 1993 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| Master of Science (M.SC) IN Chemical Pathology | University of Calabar, Nigeria | 2001 | 2005 delete_forever | |
| GCE | External Exams | 2005 | 2005 delete_forever | |
| Doctor of Philisophy Ph.D (Basic Medical Sciences (Chemical Pathology/Immunology)) | University of Ibadan, Nigeria | 2006 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| Certificate in Immunology | University of Ibadan/Institute of Immunology Luxemborg, Germany | 2007 | 2007 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Agu, C. E., Uchendu, I. K., Nsonwu, A. C., Okwuosa, C. N., & Achukwu, P. U. (2019). Prevalence and associated risk factors of peripheral artery disease in virologically suppressed HIV infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy in Kwara State, Nigeria; a cross sectional study. BMC Public Health, 19, 1143. | |
| Egbe, E. R., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., & Etukudo, M. H. (2019). Assessment of Health Risk Associated with Heavy Metal Contamination of Edible Vegetables in Cement Contaminated Area. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 32(3), 1-11. | |
| Egbe, E. R., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., & Etukudo, M. H. (2019). Heavy metal content of the soil in the vicinity of the united cement factory in Southern Nigeria. J Adv Environ Health Res, 7 (2), 122-130. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Nsonwu, M. C., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2019). Hypoglycemic Agents and Changes in Oxidative Stress Indices, Electrolytes, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes. Int J Diabetes Metab 1-9 DOI: 10.1159/000500912. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., & Agu, C. E. (2019). Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Oxidative Stress Indices in Obese Women in Southern Nigeria. Reactive Oxygen Species, 7(21), 176–187. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Eworo, R. E., Offor, S. J., Ogar, F. A., Orji, O. C., Umoh, E. I., Oworji, J. A., Emetonjor, F. R., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2019). Heavy metals, biomarkers of oxidative stress and changes in sperm function; A case-control study. International journal of reproductive biomedicine,17, 163-174. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., & John, I. I. (2018). Cigarette Smoke and Oxidative Stress Indices in Male Active Smokers. Reactive Oxygen Species, 5(15), 1-10. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., King, D. K., Agu, C. E., Egbe, E. R., Eyong, W. A., Essessien, A. E., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2017). Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy related changes in Renal and Liver functions in HIV infection. International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science, 6(1-2), 6-11. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Agu, C. E., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., Essien, I. A., & Okon, C. A. (2017). Nutritional Indices and Cardiovascular Risks Factors in HIV Infection in Southern Nigeria. J Immunol Clin Microbiol, 2(2), 34-42. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Ighodalo, E. V., King, D. K., Agu, C. E., Offor, S. J., Solomon, T., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2017). Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in HIV Seropositive Individuals on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Reactive Oxygen Species, 3(9), 1-11. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Osuoha, U. O., Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Offor S. J., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2017). Falciparum malaria associated changes in biochemical indices in children. Journal of Medical and Allied Science, 7 (1), 29-33 | |
| Elochukwu, A. C., Opara, U. C., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Jeremiah, O. S., & Chukwuma, O. O. (2017). Evaluation of tumor necrosis factor alpha, insulin, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance among obese participants living in Calabar, Nigeria. Trop J Med Res, 20, 45-52. | |
| Egbe, E. R., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo, M. H., & Egbe, D. I. (2017). Element Content of Surface and Underground Water Sources around a Cement Factory Site in Calabar, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Toxicology, (1), 19-25. | |
| Orji, O. C., Agu, C. E., Uchendu, I. K., Nsonwu, A. C., & Offor, S. J. (2016). Anti-diabetic and renal protective effect of the fruit juice of Citrus X Paradisi on alloxan induced diabetic male albino wistar rats. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 8 (19), 32-38 | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Charles-Davies, M. A., Bello, F. A., Taiwo, V. O., Li, B., Oni, A. A. (2016). Cytokine profile of Nigerians with Tubal Factor Infertility. Central European Journal of Immunology, 41(1), 1-6. | |
| Egbe, E. R., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo M. H., & Egbe, D. I. (2016). Cement Dust Exposure and Perturbations in some Elements, Lung and Liver Functions of Cement Factory Workers. Journal of toxicology, 1-8. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Offor, S. J., Usoro, C. A. O., Alago, C. V., & Ebiese, D. O. (2016). Thyroid function and oxidative stress indices in type 2 diabetics in Calabar metropolis. Oxidant and Antioxidants in Medical science, 5(2), 156-162. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Offor, S. J., Adeola, S., Usoro, C. A. O., & Ogundipe, S. (2016). Thyroid Function And Some Biochemical Indices In Male Active Smokers In Calabar Metropolis. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 6(4), 269–280. | |
| Ogar, F. A., Agu, C. E., Inaku, K. O., Nsonwu, A. C., & Etukudo, M. H. (2016). Assessment of Total Antioxidant Capacity and Lipid Profile among Pregnant Women Attending Ante Natal Clinic in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(4), 72-75. | |
| Agu, C. E., Usoro, C. A. O., Inaku, K. O., Nsonwu, A. C., & Offor, S. J. (2016). Cross sectional analysis of cardiovascular risk markers among obese males and females in Southern Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 4(5), 1471-1478. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Charles-Davies, M. A., Taiwo, V. O., Oni, A. A., Li, B., & Bello, F. A. (2015). Female Reproductive Hormones and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Genital Chlamydia Infection in Women with Tubal Factor Infertility. Journal of Reproduction and Infertility, 16 (2), 82-89. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Offor, S. J., & Usoro, C. A. O. (2015). Glycemic control, micronutrients and some metabolic enzyme activity in type 2 diabetes. Int J Res Med Sci, (10), 2757-2764. | |
| Obot, A. S., Usoro, C. A. O., Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Egbe, E. R., Ekott, J. U. (2013). Adiponectin and cardiovascular risk factors in relation with glycemic control in type 2 diabetics. Int J Res Med Sci., 1(4), 563-570. | |
| Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C., Charles-Davies, M. A., Oni, A. A., Taiwo, V. O., & Bello, F. A. (2011). Chlamydial infection, plasma peroxidation and obesity in tubal infertility. Annals of Ibadan, Postgraduate Medicine, 9(2), 83-88. | |
| Usoro, I. N., Omabbe, M. C., Usoro, C. A. O., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2010). Calcium, inorganic phosphates, alkaline and acid phosphatase activities in breast cancer patients in Calabar, Nigeria. African Health Sciences, 10(1), 9 -13. | |
| Anetor, J. I., Yaqub, S. A., Anetor, G. O., Nsonwu, A. C., Adeniyi, F. A. A., & Fukushima S. (2009). Mixed Chemical induced oxidative stress in occupational exposure in Nigerians. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(5), 821-826. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Onyeukwu, U. C., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2007). Biochemical bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women in Calabar Municipality. Asian journal of Biochemistry, 2 (2), 130-135. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo, M. H., & Usoro, I. N. (2006). Glycemic control and serum and urine levels of Zinc and Magnesium in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 5(1), 75- 78. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Adikwuru, C. C., Usoro, I. N., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2006). Lipid profile of Postmenopausal women in Calabar, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 5(1), 79-82. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Igbo, C. A., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2006). The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on serum lipid in man. Global journal of Medical Sciences, 5 (2), 79-82. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O, Ughwumiakpo, A. O., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2006). Lipid profile of sickle cell patients in Southern Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 6(1), 80-83. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Usoro, C. A. O., Usoro, I. N., & Etukudo, M. H. (2005). Influence of Age, Gender and Duration of Diabetes on serum and urine levels of Zinc, Magnesium, Chromium and Selenium in type 2 Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, 31(3), 109-116. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Echeji, D. O., Usoro, I. N., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2005). Glycemic control and serum Retinol and Beta carotene levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Malaysian journal of Nutrition, 12 (1), 55-65. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Agukpaha, V. I., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2005). Testosterone levels in hypertensive Nigerian Men. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, 30(4), 285-289. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo, M. H., & Usoro, I. N. (2005). Serum and Urine Chromium and Magnesium Levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 11 (2), 133-142. | |
| Ibanga, I. A., Usoro, C. A. O., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2005). Glycemic control and Mean Corpuscular Fragility in type 2 diabetics in Calabar. Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal, 14(3), 304-306. | |
| Ibanga, I. A., Ihejirika, N. O., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2005). Effect of Cigarette smoking on packed cell volume, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and Platelet count in healthy Nigerian adults. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 14 (3), 304-306. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Ibiang, I. L., Usoro, I. N., Etukudo, M. H., & Nsonwu, A. C. (2005). Nitrate and Nitrite content of bore hole water and packaged water samples in Calabar metropolis. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 5(1), 7-10. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo, M. H., & Usoro, I. N. (2005). Cadmium and Lead content of water bore holes and packaged water samples in Calabar metropolis. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 5(1), 33-36. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Usoro, C. A. O., Etukudo, M. H., & Usoro, I. N. (2004). Serum and urine levels of Zinc and Selenium in Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 13(1), 17-22. | |
| Usoro, C. A. O., Nsonwu, A. C., & Ntui, Iya (2003). Serum total cholesterol and body mass index in dysmenorrheal. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 2(2), 153-155. | |
| Nsonwu, A. C., Etukudo, M. H., & Ifere, G. O. (2001). The influence of different anticoagulant on the rate of change of blood sugar. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 7(2), 269- 272. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate Research Grant | Naira 90000 | University of Calabar | 2006-08-18 | |
| Institution-Based Research Grant | Naira 2000000 | Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) | 2019-05-16 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Calabar | Nsonwu AC, Usoro CAO, Etukudo MH, Usoro IN (2004). Serum and urine levels of Zinc, Magnesium, chromium and selenium levels in type 2 Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2004-11-24 | 2004-11-27 | |
| 41st Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Kano | Nsonwu AC, Usoro CAO, Etukudo MH, Usoro IN (2005). Glycemic control and serum and urine Zinc and Magnesium levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2005-08-22 | 2005-08-27 | |
| 3rd Scientific Conference and Biennial General Meeting of the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, Calabar | Nsonwu AC, Usoro CAO, Usoro IN (2005). Glycemic control and serum Retinol and Beta carotene levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2005-11-23 | 2005-11-25 | |
| TWAS/BVA.NXT Biovision Conference, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt | Nsonwu AC, Usoro CAO, Etukudo MH, Usoro IN (2008). Glycemic control and Serum and Urine Chromium and Selenium Levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2008-04-11 | 2008-04-16 | |
| 2nd Unibadan Conference of Biomedical research, Ibadan Nigeria | Nsonwu-Anyanwu AC, Charles-Davies MA, Oni AA, Taiwo VO, Bello FA (2010). Chlamydial infection, plasma peroxidation and obesity in tubal infertility. | 2010-07-07 | 2010-07-09 | |
| Women in Science and Technology for the Developing World 5th General Assembly and International Conference Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Kuwait | Nsonwu-Anyanwu A.C, Charles-Davies MA, Bello FA, Taiwo VO, Li B, Oni AA (2016). Cytokine profile of Nigerians with Tubal Factor Infertility. | 2016-05-16 | 2016-05-19 | |
| Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress, Paris France | Nsonwu-Anyanwu AC, Egbe ER, Offor SJ, Usoro CAO (2016). Thyroid function and oxidative stress indices in male active Smokers. | 2016-10-31 | 2016-11-03 | |
| 10th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC10) and the 12th Serbian Congress of Toxicology Belgrade Serbia | Nsonwu-Anyanwu AC, Offor SJ, Usoro CAO (2018). Exposure to Exhaust Gas and Changes in Liver Functions, Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Heavy Metals in Automobile Workers. | 2018-04-18 | 2018-04-21 |