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About Mr. Emmanuel Paul Okoi

Emmanuel Paul Okoi is a well groomed scholar, researcher and educationist. He is a native of Abi LGA of Cross River State and currently an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar, Nigeria. He had his FSLC in Command Children School, Calabar, Nigeria (1999) and obtained his SSCE at Stella Maris Junior Seminary, Cross River state (2005). He attained a BSc. Hons. In Genetics and Biotechnology in 2010 at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. His drive for gaining expertise in current applications and techniques in biotechnology inspired him to obtain a degree in Biotechnology (MSc.) at Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom. He is actively engaged in teaching of undergraduate courses and research and has published 14 journal articles in both international and local journals across the globe. His research interests are in Recombinant DNA technology and Industrial Biotechnology which entails the industrialisation of novel products from plants and microbes through the application of biotechnology for enhancing their commercial availability to meet growing demands. He is also a member of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology and Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Qualification	School Atttended	Started	Finished
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)	Command Children School, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria	1994	1999
Senior Secondary certificate Examination (SSCE)	Stella Maris Preparatory Junior Seminary, Uyanga, Akamkpa, Cross River State	1999	2005
B.Sc (Genetics and Biotechnology)	University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria	2006	2010
M.Sc (Biotechnology)	Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom	2016	2017

S/N	Publication
	Dige, M. A., & Okoi, E. P. (2019). Evaluating the Effects of Iron (II) Chloride Induced Oxidative Stress in SH-SY5Y Cells and its Role in Upregulation of Î±-Synuclein Expression. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 28(3), 1-10.
	Bassey, C. S., & Okoi, E. P. (2018). Comparative evaluation of the allelopathic effects of the leaf extracts of three Asteraceae species (Ageratum conyzoides, Vernoniaamygdalina, Artemisia annua). Archives of Current Research International, 1-8.
	Okoi, E. P., Oko, G. E., & Khuyen, V. T. (2018). Evaluating the Outcome of Transforming Genetically Modified E. Coli Cells with Human Coagulation Factor IX cDNA. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(6), 80-97.
	Okoi, E. P., Oko, G. E., Odey, M. A., & Lawal, M. L. (2018). Cellular and Biochemical Changes in Neurodegeneration and Development of Parkinson Disease: A Review. The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, 5(3),143-149.
	Iyam, S. O., Oko, G. E., & Okoi, E. P. (2018). Identification of Antibody Targets Using Photoactivated Cross-Linkers Located in The Binding Site. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(12), 103 - 117.
	Oko, G. E., Okoi, E. P., Lawal, M. A., Vo, TK. K., Odey, M. A., & Dao, T. M. (2018). Genes and Cell Signalling In Prostate Cancer: A Review. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(6), 278 - 283.
	Oko, G. E., Okoi, E. P., Lawal, M. A., Vo, TK. K., Odey, M. A., & Isah, S. S. (2018). Mechanisms of Endonucleases and its Application in Health and Diseases: A Review. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(6), 284 - 288.
	Ayomide, S. O., Oko, G. E., Chukwu, C. C., Vo, TK. K., & Okoi, E. P. (2018). Effects of Chlorotoxin on Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in Melanoma and Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17(2), 1 - 11.
	Vo, TK. K., Oko, G. E., Okoi, E. P., Ayomide, S.O., & Vo, K. D. (2018). Optimisation of ELISA for The Detection of MesobuthusTamulus Venom Antigens Experimental Envenoming. British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 3(2), 874 - 884.
	Vo, TK. K., Oko, G. E., Okoi, E. P., Ayomide, S. O., Newton, K. A., & Strong, P. N. (2018). Sandwich ELISA for HottentottaTamulus Venom Detection in Experimental Envenoming. World Journal 0f Pharmaceutical Research, 7(12), 1 - 17.
	Vo, TK. K., Bui, L. T., Oko, G. E., Okoi, E. P., &Ayomide, S. O. (2018). Validation of UV - VIS Spectrophotometry for Phosphorous Molybdenum Determination in Soils of Vietnam. Chemical Science International Journal, 23(2), 1 - 15.
	Greg Oko: Oko, G. E., Lawal, M. A., Okoi, E. P., Odey, M.A., & Vo, TK. K. (2018). Mechanisms of Action of some Antidepressants and their Efficacy in the Treatment of Depression. World Journal Of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, 7(7), 1 - 9.
	Uno,U.U., Ekaluo, U. B., Okoi, E. P., & Ogbe, H. O. (2015). Attenuating Role of TrevoÂ® Dietary Supplement of Hormonal Toxicity Induced by Caffeine in Albino Rats. International Journal of Advance Research, 3(11), 586-590.
	Bagbor, R., Ekpo, I. A., Kalu, S. E., Bassey, I. U., Okoi, E. P., & Ude, E. D. (2015). Growth pattern of two crop species on bio-remediated hydrocarbon polluted soils. Scientific Research and Essays, 10(2), 88-63.
	Agbor, R. B., Okoi, E. P., Uno, U. U., & Iyam, S. (2015). Phytochemical Proximate and Antimicrobial screening of neglected and underutilized Dioscorea species (Landrace) in Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State â€“ Nigeria. Bioscience Journals, 1(1), 1-17.
	Agbor, R. B., & Okoi, E. P. (2014). The early life toxicity of Godogbo (AdeniaCissampeloides) stem against catfish juveniles. http://www.sciencepub.net/reseacher 6(9), 17-19.

S/N	Grant	Currency/Amount	Grantor	Date
	Tetfund Grant	Naira 9,200,000	University of Calabar	2016-01-28

Conference	Description	Started	Finished
The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria (NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.	Oko, G.E., Okoi, E.P., Ayomide, S.O., and Isah, S.S. (2018). In Vitro Study showing the Activity of Merk enzyme and Clostridium Collagenase on Gelatine. The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria (NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. Pg 127-128.	2018-07-01	2018-07-04
The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria (NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.	Oko, G.E., Isah, S.S., Okoi, E.P., and Ayomide, S.O. (2018). Effect of Europium Labelled Neurotensin and Unlabelled Human Neurotensin on Neurotensin Receptor 1(NTRS1). The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria(NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. Pg 128-129.	2018-07-01	2018-07-04
The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria (NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.	Isah, S.S., Oko, G.E., and Okoi, E.P.(2018). Effects of the Multistep Involved in the Synthesis of Curcumin. The 18th Annual Conference and AGM of Society for Experimental Biology Of Nigeria(NISEB). Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. Pg 88-89.	2018-07-01	2018-07-04
The 10th Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(NSBMB) South East Zonal Symposium, AE-FUNA, Nigeria.	Oko, G.E., Okoi, E.P., Isah, S.S., and Ayomide, S.O. (2018). Effect of Death Receptor 5 agonist Monoclonal Antibody On Human Prostate Cancer Cell Line(Pc3). The 10th Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(NSBMB) South East Zonal Symposium, AE-FUNA, Nigeria. Pg 44.	2018-09-12	2018-09-14
The 10th Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(NSBMB) South East Zonal Symposium, AE-FUNA, Nigeria.	Oko, G.E., Okoi, E.P. and Vo, KT. K. (2018). Comparative Effect of 1,10 phenanthroline and Chlorotoxin on Matrix Metalloproteinase-2. The 10th Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(NSBMB) South East Zonal Symposium, AE-FUNA, Abakaliki, Nigeria. Pg 72.	2018-09-12	2018-09-14
4th Annual South South Zonal Conference of Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) held at University of Calabar, Nigeria.		2019-10-07	2019-10-08