Name
Dr. Dorathy Chioma Okpokam
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Dorathy Chioma Okpokam
Dr. Dorathy Chioma Okpokam is a lecturer 1 in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar who’s Primary Area of Specialization is in Haematology & Blood Group Serology (Immunohematology and Homeostasis). She joined the services of the University in 2005 but before then she had worked with several organisations such as Fondoz Specialist Centre, Lagos (Medical laboratory Scientist),Don-Helens Pharmacetical Company, Lagos (Drug Marketer) and Adonai Medical Centre, Surulere, Lagos (Med. laboratory Scientist in-charge). She obtained her Associate Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (AIMLS) in 2002, Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Medical Laboratory Science in 2006, both from the prestigious University of Calabar and also went further to attain a Masters Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (M.Sc) from the University of Calabar in 2010 and also a Ph.D in 2015 from the same University. She is a member of some many learned societies like Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), National Association of Academic Technology (NAAT), Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) CRS Branch, Federation of African Medical Laboratory Scientist (FAMLS) and Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN). She has graced the academic walls globally with several local and foreign journals. She has taught and supervised project works for both Post Graduate and Under Graduate Students. She is proficient in the use of several computer packages such as Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Microsoft power point and Statistical packages. She is married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE, ODO-OLOWU PRIMARY SCHOOL, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA | 1988 | 1994 delete_forever | |
| WASCE | WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE, SANYA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA | 1995 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Associate institute of Medical Laboratory Science | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2002 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2006 | 2007 delete_forever | |
| Master of Science | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2010 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2015 | 2018 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Isong, I.K., Chinyere, A. O., Usoro, Z.A., Okhormhe, D. C., Okpokam, C. & Udiong, E.J. (2017). Comparison of serum reproductive hormones, antioxidants, PGE2 and PGF2-α between primary and secondary infertile women in Calabar. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, 6(4), 181 – 185. | |
| Anyanwu, S., Inyang, I.J., Asemota, E.A., Obioma, O.O., Okpokam, D.C. & Agu,V. O., (2017).Effect of ethanolic extract of Chromolaena odorata on kidneys and intestines of healthy albino rats. Integrative Medicine Research, 6, 292 – 299. | |
| Isong, I. K., Eze-Bassey, I., Okpokam, D. C., Okhormhe, Z. A., Usoro, C. A. O. & Udoh, A. E. (2017) The effect of Prolactin, Total Antioxidant Capacity, Antisperm Antibodies and the Presence of Chlamydia trachomatis IgG in Fertile and Infertile Women in Calabar, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences , 15(3), 63 – 68. | |
| Kooffreh-Ada, M., Otu, A., Okpara, H., Okpokam, D., Okhormhe, Z., Ameh, S., & Ihekwaba, A. (2016) A comparison of an Immunochromatographic Technique with Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Calabar. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 15(4), 58 – 62. | |
| Nna,V. U., Ofutet, E. O., Ofem,O. E., Okpokam,D. C. & Osim,E. E. (2016). The quest for an increased genital size drives sex stimulant abuse among male subjects in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, 5(3), 175–270. | |
| Inyang-Etoh, P.C., Agorye, A.H., Okpokam, D.C. & Opara-Osuoha, U. (2016).Prevalence of Malaria and Intestinal parasites coinfections and their effect on heamoglobin levels among school-aged children in Bebuatsuan Clan, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Medical. | |
| Okafor, I. M., Okpokam, D. C., Antai, A. B. & Usanga, E. A. (2016) Iron status of pregnant women in rural and urban communities of Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Physiological Science, 121 – 125. | |
| Isong,I. K., Okhormhe,Z. A., Eze-Bassey, I., Okpokam, D. C. & Usoro, C. A. (2016) Levels of Prolactin, Progesterone, Estradiol, Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle stimulating hormone in infertile women in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5(3), 803 –807. | |
| Izuwa, G. J., Akpotuzor,O., Okpokam, D. C., Akpan,P. A., Ernest, N. A., & Asuquo, J. (2016). Haemorrheologic and Fibrinolytic Activities of HbSS, HbAS and HbAA Subjects in Abuja. Nigeria Journal of Medical Science, 16(1-2), 32-37. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Kooffreh-Ada, M., Okhormhe, Z. A., Akpabio, E. N. Akpotuzor,J. O. & Nna, V. N. (2016) Hepatitis D Virus in Chronic Liver Disease Patients with Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 6(3): 312-318. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Okafor, I. M., Akpotuzor, J. O., Nna, V. U., Okpokam, O. E., Osim,E. E. & Usanga, E. A. (2016). Response of Cellular Elements to Frequent Blood Donations among Male Subjects in Calabar, Nigeria. Trends in Medical Research, 11(1), 11-19. | |
| Kooffreh-Ada, M., Okpokam, D. C., Okhormhe, Z. A. & Nna, V. U. (2016). Frequency of Hepatitis B and C Co-Infection in Chronic Liver Disease Patients in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Physiological Science. 43-47. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Okhormhe, Z. A., Ernest, N. A., Udoh, K. N.,Akpotuzor, J. O. & Emeribe, A. O. (2015) Comparative study of some Haematological Parameters of Pregnant Women in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 7(7) 1-5. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Kooffreh-Ada, M., Okhormhe, Z. A., Ernest, N. A. & Nna, V. U. (2015). Sensitivity comparison between rapid one-step test strip and ELISA methods in detection of HBsAg among selected chronic liver disease patients in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 6(5). | |
| Okpokam,D. C., Ani, E. J., Osim,E. E., Okpokam, O. E. & Usanga, E. A. (2015) .Various Iron Deficiency Stages among Male Blood Donors in Donor Bleeding Bay Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 10(6) 1-7. | |
| Okafor, I.M., Antai, A. B., Okpokam, D.C. & Usanga, E. A. (2014). Soluble Transferrin Receptor as a Marker in the Diagnosis of Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: A study in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IJBLS), 3(2), 41-46. | |
| Okpokam D. C., Ani E. J., Okafor M. I., Okpokam O. E., Osim E. E. & Emeribe, A. O. (2014) Changes in some biochemical iron-related parameters following repeated blood donation among 184 male subjects in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Blood Donor Bay, Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 13(1), 67 – 79. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Osim, E. E. & Usanga, E. A. (2013). Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Male Frequent Blood Donors in Blood Donor Bleeding Bay in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Physiological Sciences , 28(2) 235 – 236. | |
| Okpokam, D. C., Emeribe, A. O. & Akpotuzor, J. O. (2012). Frequency of Blood Donation and Iron Stores of Blood Donors in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IJBLS). 1(1), 40 – 43. | |
| Akpotuzor,J.O., Akwiwu, E. C., Okpokam, D. C. & Keunmoe, P. (2011). Analyses of Haematological Malignancies Records from University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria (1983 - 2008). International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 7(1), 133 – 136. | |
| Akpotuzor, J. O., Isong, C., Okpokam, D. C. & Etukudo, M. H. (2008). Levels of Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin Saturation Fraction and Packed Cell Volume of Blood Donors In Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 7(3), 500 – 502. | |
| Akpotuzor, J. O. , Okpokam, D. C., & InyamaSome, M. A.(2007). Haematological Parameters of Hepatitis B and C Sero-Positive Prospective Blood Donors in UCTH, Calabar.Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 7(1), 26–29. | |
| Akpotuzor, J. O., Eke, O., Okpokam, D.C., & Etukudo., M. H. (2007). Comparative Study of Serum iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and transferrin Saturation Fraction Levels in Two Groups of Nigerians in Different Socio-Economic Classes. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 6(6) 669 – 671. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahor Research Laboratories And Medical Centre: A Ten-Day workshop on the Practical use of PCR for the Diagnosis of Lassa Fever, Typhoid fever, Malaria Fever and HIV/AIDS,Benin Nigeria | NRN 180,000 | Lahor Research Laboratories And Medical Centre | 2009-06-01 | |
| Federation of African Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Abuja, Nigeria. | NRN 130,000 | Federation of African Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists | 2011-06-01 | |
| Physiological Society of Nigeria AGM/Conference, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | NRN 135,000 | Physiological Society of Nigeria AGM/Conference | 2014-06-01 | |
| The XXV Congress of the ISTH and 61st Annual SSC Meeting | Usd 2,000.00 | XXV Congress | 2017-06-20 | |
| Travel Grant to the XXVI Congress of the ISTH and 63st Annual SSC Meeting | Euros 1,400.00 | XXVI Congress | 2017-07-08 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahor Research Laboratories And Medical Centre | Lahor Research Laboratories And Medical Centre: A Ten-Day workshop on the Practical use of PCR for the Diagnosis of Lassa Fever, Typhoid fever, Malaria Fever and HIV/AIDS, Benin Nigeria. | 2009-06-26 | 2009-07-05 | |
| MLS Education Workshop | Medical Laboratory Science Education Workshop, Abuja, Nigeria. | 2013-03-11 | 2013-03-16 | |
| Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria | Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Cross River State Branch; MLSCN Accredited CPD Workshop. | 2013-08-29 | 2013-08-29 | |
| Physiological Society of Nigeria AGM/Conference | Physiological Society of Nigeria Annual General Meeting/Conference, Calabar, Nigeria. | 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-15 | |
| Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia | “Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Male Frequent Blood Donors in Blood Donor Bleeding Bay in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.†Presented at the XXXIIIrd Annual Scientific Conference, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. | 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-15 | |
| Dr. Bassey Kubiangha Education Foundation’s Health Awareness Seminar | Dr. Bassey Kubiangha Education Foundation’s Health Awareness Seminar on Public Health Update in Cross River State. | 2014-05-30 | 2014-05-30 | |
| Physiological Society of Nigeria | Physiological Society of Nigeria in collaboration with International Union of Physiological Sciences, Lagos State. | 2014-10-20 | 2014-10-24 | |
| XXV Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis | XXV Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis and 61st Annual SSC Meeting, Toronto, Canada. | 2015-06-20 | 2015-06-25 | |
| OMICS 3rd Pre-Conference Workshop | OMICS 3rd Pre-Conference Workshop on Haematology and Blood Disorders, Abuja, Nigeria. | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-11 | |
| Physiological Society of Nigeria | Physiological Society of Nigeria XXXVth Annual Scientific Conference at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu. | 2015-09-16 | 2015-09-18 | |
| Annual Public Health Lecture Series on “Spongiform Encephalopathies" | Annual Public Health Lecture Series on “Spongiform Encephalopathies: Disorders of Economic and Public Health Importance; Wither Nigeria? organized by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria at UNICAL International Conference Centre, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-02-05 | 2016-02-05 | |
| Introduction to Cochrane Systemic Reviews | Introduction to Cochrane Systemic Reviews Workshop held in Calabar at the Institute of Tropical Diseases Research | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-20 | |
| XXVI Biennial Congress | XXVI Biennial Congress and 63rd Annual Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) Meeting of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), Berlin, Germany. | 2017-07-08 | 2017-07-13 | |
| Haemorrheologic and Fibrinolytic activities of sickle cell subjects in steady and crisis states | “Haemorrheologic and Fibrinolytic activities of sickle cell subjects in steady and crisis states in Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria†Presented at the XXVI Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis | 2017-07-08 | 2017-07-13 | |
| Virtual Workshop | Virtual Workshop on “Culture of Responsibility†organised by the Association of Medical laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Cross River State Branch in collaboration with American Society for Microbiology in Calabar. | 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-26 |