Name
Dr. Lawson Ekpeni Ekpe
DepartmentChemical Pathology
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Lawson Ekpeni Ekpe
A research-oriented Chemical Pathologist providing Endocrine, Metabolic and Research services at the University of Calabar /University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Department of Chemical Pathology. I contribute to the laboratory management, metabolic clinic, managing patients with hormonal, metabolic and electrolyte disorders, undertake relevant medical researches and audits, to improve laboratory diagnostic services.I also participate in and present cases at various learning fora, teaching medical students,providing leadership and direction in delivery of laboratory services.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | St. Bernadette’s Private School, Abeokuta. | 1983 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) | Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta. | 1989 | 1994 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) | University of Calabar, Calabar | 1995 | 2003 delete_forever | |
| Fellow Medical College of Nigeria, Pathology (FMCPath) | National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria | 2006 | 2013 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ekpe, E.L., Uhegbu, K.O., Orji I A., Uhegbu, V.M., & Osuji, K.C.(2020). Pattern Of Electrolyte Profile Among Admitted Children (1-18 Years) At The University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Medico Research Chronicles 7(1), 6-12. | |
| Ekpe E.L., Osuji, K.C., Okekemba, I., Ene, B.A., Babatope, K.O., Uhegbu, K.O., & Itam, B.Y. (2020). Comparism of anticoagulated tubes containing fluoride oxalate and fluoride oxalate with EDTA-any difference in glucose values? Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(9), 1193-1196. | |
| Inaku, K.O., Ago, B.U., Ene, B.A., Eyam, E.S., Ekpe, E.L., Ogarekpe, Y.M., Babatope, O.A., Agan, T.U.(2020). Oral glucose tolerance test outcome among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Calabar and its environs-a pilot study.Calabar Journal of Health Sciences.4(1):2020 | |
| Ekpe, E.L, & Onuche, L.O. (2019). A Review of Contemporary Markers of Insulin Resistance. International Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, 4 (1), 13-17 | |
| Omotoso, A.J., Odusolu, P.O., Nnoli, M.A., Ekpe, E.L.,& Omoruyi, K. (2019). Uterine leimyosarcoma: A case report and review of relevant literatures. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research. 29(5), 1-4. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., Aniara, G., Emman, H.O. (2018). Assessment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Neurogranin as a Predictor of Alzeheimer’s Disease Through Synaptic Dysfunction. International Journal of Neurosurgery, 2(1), 13-16. | |
| Omotoso, A.J., Nwosu, C., Ekpe, E.L. , Ekpe, S.L., & Kingsley, A. (2018). Association between Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Age amongst Women in a Community in Cross River State of Nigeria. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, 5 (3),3630-3633 | |
| Agbor, I.E., Ekpenyong, N.O., & Ekpe, E.L. (2018). Preferred audience of HIV status Disclosure and Reasons among HIV Positive Individuals in Cross River State. Journal of Medical science and Clinical Research. 6(12), | |
| Obi, I.S., Das, S.C., Umar, R.A., Panti, A.A., El-Bashir, M., & Ekpe, E.L.(2018).Evaluation of serum gonadotrophins levels in breastfeeding mothers presenting at UsmanuDanfodiyo University Teaching HospitalSokoto, Nigeria. Annals of Tropical Pathology, 9, 37-41. | |
| Obi, I.S., Das, S.C., Umar, R.A., Panti, A.A., El-Bashir, M., & Ekpe, E.L.(2018).Evaluation of serum gonadotrophins levels in breastfeeding mothers presenting at UsmanuDanfodiyo University Teaching HospitalSokoto, Nigeria. Annals of Tropical Pathology, 9, 37-41. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., Ekpe, V.E., Eyam, E., & Ekanem, E. (2018). Point of care dipstick assessment of ascitic fluid: comparison with serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) in differentiation of ascitic fluid into exudate and transudate. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries. 2(2), 55-58. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., Okorie, E., Emin, E.J., & Ekpe, V.E. (2018).Neuropilins: Past, Present and Future- A review of its antineoplastic potential. Journal of Anaesthesiology. 6(1), 10-14. | |
| Eyam, S.E., Ekpe, E.L., (2018). Precocious Puberty in a 30-month old Nigerian girl: A case report (2018). Interational Journal of Medical and Dental Case Report. Article ID 080318. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., & Osuji, K.C., (2018). An incidental finding of hypercalcemia in a patient with acute myeloid leukaemia. Medico Research Chronicle. 5(1), 78-80. | |
| Omotoso, A.J., Odusolu, P., Ekpe, E.L., Useneno, O., & Oshatuyi, O.(2018). Gynaecological malignancies in Calabar,Nigeria: A hospital-based study. Asian Research Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1(1),1-9. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., (2018). Differentiating malignancy-related ascites from cirrhotic ascites: diagnostic significance of serum and ascitic fluid cholesterol, albumin, protein, fibronectin serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG), serum ascites cholesterol gradient (SACG). American Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 4910, 33-37. | |
| Omotoso, A.J., Ekpe, E.L., Ekpe, L.S., Oshatuyi, O, Inyang, N. (2018). Prevalence and pattern of hypertension in Ikom, an urban community in Cross River State of Nigeria. IJMCR 6, 312-327. | |
| Ekpe, E.L, Inaku, K.O.,& Ekpe, V.E. (2018). Antioxidants effects of astaxanthin in various diseases. Journal of Molecular Pathophysiology. 7(1), 1-6. | |
| Ijomone, O., & Ekpe, E.L. (2018). Investigation of anti-diabetic potential of Didia sarmentosa in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 6(1), 26-32. | |
| Ekpe, E.L., & Osuji, K.C. (2018). Prevalence and pattern of hypertension and body mass index effect on blood pressure in six communities of Biase LGA in Cross River, Nigeria. Journal of Emergency Trauma and Practice 4(2), 73-76 | |
| Pabor, B., & Ekpe, E.L. (2017). Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry in lipid profiling of allergy-causing food materials.IJMCR 6, 318-321. | |
| Ekpe, E. L., Eyam, S.E., & Ekanem, E. (2017). Point of care dipstick assessment of ascitic fluid: Comparison with SAAG in differential diagnosis. Oral abstract at the 2017 AACC conference abstract found in Clinical Chemistry Supplement; 63:10. | |
| Omotoso, A .J., Godstime, I., Ekpe, E. L., Odusolu, P., Martin, N., & Eja, E. (2017). Death on Campus: a Case Report of a Student Stabbed During Election on Campus.International Journal of Case Reports (IJCR). 1 (5),1-3. | |
| Ekpe, E. L., & Omotoso, A. J. (2017). Visfatin and gestational, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review of literature. Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine, 5(2),27-33. | |
| Omotoso, A. J., Ekpe, E. L., Akintunde, A., Odusolu, P., & Nnoli, M.A. (2017). Sudden death in African adult males: Case reports and review of literatures. International Journal of Case Reports,1(4),1-4. | |
| Ekpe EL, & Utomi, M.N.(2017). Aquagenic pruritis-beyond histamine. Central African Journal of Public Health. 3(4), 40-43. | |
| Omotoso, A. J., Odusolu, P. O., Nnoli, M. A., Ekpe, L. E., Irabor, G. I. (2016). Review of leiomyoma in Calabar Nigeria.Scholars journal of applied medical sciences,4(4A),1106-1108. | |
| Fakpor, U. M., Ekpe, E. L. & Omotoso, A. J. (2016). Bladder cancer screening among diabetic patients on metformin therapy in a West African sub-region.Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine, 4(4), 1-10. DOI: 10.7575/aiac.abcmed.16.04.04.01 | |
| Ekpe, E. L. (2016). Asthma and metabolic syndrome-correlation and review of literature. American Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 1(1), 1- 4. DOI: 10.11684/j.ajlm.20160101.11 | |
| Ekpe, E. L., Okpara, H. C., & Inaku, K. O. (2016). Clinico-laboratory presentations of abdominal gossypibomas: A review of literature.International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases.2016;2 (3), 62-68. www.eajournals.org | |
| Ekpe, E. L. (2016). Correlation between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction: Genetic basis and literature review. Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine, 4(2), 3-10. DOI: 10.7575/aiac.abcmed.16.04.02.07 | |
| Ekpe, E. L. (2016). Severe vomiting and diarrhea in a Parkinson disease patient: A case report and review of relevant literatures.Case Study and Case Report, 6(4), 129-131. Available online: www.scopemd.org | |
| Ijomone, O. R., & Ekpe, E. L. (2016). Antidiabetic potentials of common herbal plants and plant products: A glance. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 4(4), 90-97. | |
| Debayo, M. B., Ekpe, E. L., Kasimu, S., & Eyam, S.E. (2016). A glance at biomarkers of bone metabolism.Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 15(5), 499- 504. Available online: http://saspjournals.com/sjmcr | |
| Debayo, M. B., Ekpe, E. L., Kasimu, S., & Eyam, S.E. (2016). Overview of foods with antioxidant effects – clinical relevance.European Journal of Food Science and Technology 4(2), 1-9. Available online: www.eajournals.org | |
| Ekpe, E. L., & Iwasam A. E. (2016). Hypertension in a rural community in South-South Nigeria. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.2016; 26(10), 868-9. Available online:www.jcpsp.pk | |
| Ekpe, E. L., Omotoso, A., & Ekpe, E. (2015). Factors Affecting The Interests Of Medical Students To The Study Of Laboratory Medicine At The University Of Calabar Medical School. Contemporary Journal of Inter-Disciplinary Studies, 6 (4). | |
| Ekpe, E. L., & Omotoso, A. J. (2015). The relevance of ascitic lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) in the differential diagnosis of ascites among patients in a Nigerian Hospital.British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 8(3), 211-219. Retrieved from www.sciencedomain.org | |
| Ekpe, E. L., & Omotoso, A. J. (2015). The sensitivity of cytology in the differential diagnosis of ascites among adult Nigerians in a tertiary health institution. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences 3(2F), 969-972. Retrieved from www.saspublisher.com | |
| Ekpe, E. L., & Omotoso, A. J. (2015). Diabetes mellitus and the risk of cancer formation - Possible link and review of literature.American Journal of Internal Medicine 3(4): 180-184. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajim.20150304.15 | |
| Omotoso, A. J., Nnoli, M. A., Odusolu, P. O., Ekpe, L. E., Ikpeme, A., Omoruyi, K., & Akpan, I. (2015). Sudden death due to pulmonary thromboembolism in a hypertensive patient with large leiomyomata: A case report and review of relevant literature. Medical and Health Science Journal 16(3): 45-48. doi:10.15208/mhsj.2015.07 | |
| Ekpe, E. L. & Kajogbola G. A. (2015). Electrolyte imbalance in a 42-year- old Nigerian business woman following caesarian section complicated with gossypiboma: A case report Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports 2015, 3(3): 281-285. Available online: http://saspjournals.com/sjmcr | |
| Ekpe, E. L. Azinge E.C., & Bolarin D. M. (2015). Ascitic fluid fibronectin: A marker to differentiate between malignant and non-malignant ascites. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 8(1), 30-40. DOI: 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12615 | |
| Ekpe, E. L. & Ebughe G.A. (2015). Usefulness of ascitic fluid cholesterol and protein in the differential diagnosis of ascites in Nigeria: Comparison with conventional cytology. International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health. 8(1), 25-33. DOI:10.9734/IJTDH/2015/12611 | |
| Ekpe, E. L. (2014). Usefulness of cholesterol and protein in the differentiating between malignant and non-malignant ascites among adult Nigerians in comparison with cytology. Journal of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2014-4013 |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Scientific Conference of the College of Nigerian Pathologists, Calabar. 2010 | 2010-03-15 | 2010-03-17 | ||
| Health Resource Management Course; National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos. | 2011-08-15 | 2011-08-26 | ||
| 22nd International Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. IFCC, Worldlab, Istanbul, Turkey. | Usefulness of cholesterol and protein in the differentiating between malignant and non-malignant ascites among adult Nigerians in comparison with cytology. | 2014-06-22 | 2014-06-24 | |
| 22nd International Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. IFCC, Worldlab, Istanbul, Turkey. | 2014-06-22 | 2014-06-26 | ||
| International Conference of Researchers Network, Cape Coast, Ghana. | Factors affecting the interest of medical students to the study of Pathology/Laboratory Medicine at the University of Calabar Medical School. | 2015-10-13 | 2015-10-16 | |
| International Conference of Researchers Network, Cape Coast, Ghana. | 2015-10-13 | 2015-10-16 | ||
| 42nd Annual General Meeting and 1st International Scientific Conference of Nigeria Cancer Society held at, Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. | 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-03 | ||
| 6th Biennial conference of the association of clinical chemist of Nigeria(ACCN) held at LASUTH,October 14-16th, 2016 with theme ‘towards a sustainable Clinical Chemistry Practice in Developing Nations’ | 2016-10-14 | 2016-10-16 | ||
| 69th Annual American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo. San Diego,California, USA. 2017. | Ascitic fluid fibronectin Ascitic: A marker to differentiate between malignant and non-malignant ascites. | 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | |
| Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria(SOFPON) 20th Annual General Conference and Scientific Conference, at held at Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, Cross River. | Precocious Puberty in a 30-month old Nigerian girl: A case report. | 2017-11-23 | 2017-11-25 | |
| Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria(SOFPON) 20th Annual General Conference and Scientific Conference, at held at Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, Cross River. | 2017-11-23 | 2017-11-25 | ||
| Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria(MDCAN) held at Calabar. | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-10 | ||
| 70th Annual American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo. San Diego, California, USA. | Diagnostic significance of plasma and ascitic fluid cholesterol, albumin, protein and serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) in differentiating malignant from cirrhotic ascites. | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-17 |