Name
Prof. Margaret Akpana Agiang
DepartmentBiochemistry
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Margaret Akpana Agiang
Agiang, Margaret Akpana studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria were she graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) in Biochhemistry; then had M.Sc and PhD degrees in Nutritional Biochemistry in the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. She also attended a short course and had a certificate on Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of food and nutrition security programmes at the Centre for Development Innovation (CDI), Wageningen, The Netherlands, 4-22 June, 2012. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, teaching general Biochemistry, nutritional Biochemistry, with research interests in Food analysis/Nutritive value of food, Clinical nutrition, Medicinal food research, Nutritional toxicology. She is a member of Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Nutrition society of Nigeria (NSN), Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), Nutrition Society (NS), UK and Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN). She has published several academic articles in reputable international and local journals; attended many academic conferences, both local and international and supervised several post graduate theses and undergraduate projects in various areas of Biochemistry and nutrition, with many still in progress. She is a practicing Catholic and happily married with five children
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| William, I.O., Edet, A.J., Agiang, M.A., Lawal, O.O. (2009). Fruit and vegetable intake pattern and body mass index (BMI) of postgraduate students in the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 30(2):43-49. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Umoh, I.B., Essien, A.I. and Eteng, M.U. (2010). Clinical complaints among males in beniseed consuming areas of Cross River and Benue States of Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 16 (3): 313-317. ISSN: 1118-0579. | |
| Eteng, M.U., Eyong, E.U., Akanyung, E.O., Agiang, M.A., and Aremu, C.Y. (1997).Recent advances in caffeine and theobromine toxicities. Plant foods for human nutrition. 51: 231-243. | |
| Atangwho, I.J., Ani, F.A., Agiang, M.A., Effiong, G.S. and Ebong, P.E. (2010).Comparative effect of chlopropamide and combined leaf extract of Azadirachta indica and Vernon ia amygdalina on blood glucose and biochemical parameters of alloxanized rats. Journal of medicine and medical sciences. 1 (6): 248-253. | |
| Agiang, M.A. (1985). Comparison of the seed oil of egusi with that of bambara groundnut oil as to the presence of prostaglandin precursor. B.Sc. Project, Universityof Nigeria, Nsukka. | |
| Agiang, M, Essien, A, Eteng, M. (2013). Concentration of serum Enzymes in male albino Wistar rats fed raw beniseed and beniseed soup diets. Annals of nutrition and metabolism, 63:1786-1787 | |
| Eyong, E., U., Agiang, M.A., Atangwho, I.J., Iwara, I.A., Odey, M.O. and Ebong, P.E.(2011). Phytochemicals and micronutrients composition of root and stem bark extracts of Vernonia amygdalina Del. Journal of Medicine and medical sciences. 2(6):900-903. | |
| Eyong, E. U., Atangwho, I.J., David-Oku, E., Agiang, M.A., and Ebong, P.E. (2011).Haematological and immunological effects of co-administration of extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica on normal and diabetic rats. African journal of Biotecnology. 10(50): 10258-10262. | |
| Modo, E.U., Uboh, F.E., Agiang, M.A., Ewere, E.G. (2017). Exposure to uppercott induces hepatotoxicity in male albino Wistar rats. International journal of scientific world, 5 (1): 74-79. | |
| Agiang, M. A., (2008). Pathophysiological and Biochemical studies on beniseed (Sesamum indicum) and its delicacy. Ph.D Thesis, University of Calabar, Calabar,Nigeria. | |
| Atamgba, A.A., Agiang, M.A., Kayode, D. Amonor, J.W. (2015). The biomedical significance of the phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of the leaf, stem bark and root of Jatropha curcas. Asian pacific journal of tropical biomedicine, 5(8): 650-657. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Dongo, B.S. Williams, I.O., Utubaku, A.B. (2017). Assessment of the haematological indices of albino rats fed diets supplemented with jackfruit bulb, seed or a blend of bulb and seed. International journal of biological and chemical sciences, 11(1): 397-407. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Matthew, O.J., Atangwho, I.J. and Ebong, P.E. (2015). Effect of sometraditional edible oils on sex hormones of albino Wistar rats. African journal of Biochemistry Research, 9(3):40-46. | |
| Aremu, C.Y., Agiang, M.A., Ayatse, JO (1995). Protein profiles and organoleptic properties of bread from wheat flour and full-fat or defatted fermented cocoa bean powder. Plant foods for human nutrition. 48(4): 287-295. | |
| Lawal, O. O., Agiang, M. A., and Eteng, M. U. (2012). Proximate and anti-nutrient composition of white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) diets consumed in Ibarapa, South West region of Nigeria. International Journal of Biochemistry Research and amp; Review, 2(2): 256-260. | |
| Agiang, M, Mgbang, J, Essien, N, Peters, H. (2016). Proximate and phytochemical composition of some lesser known leafy vegetables consumed in Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. World Journal of Nutrition and Health, 4(1):16-21. | |
| Lawal, J, Agiang, M, Alozie, Y, Eteng, M. (2013). Lipid profile of rats fed white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) diets. Annals of nutrition and metabolism, 63:274-274 | |
| Igile, G.O., Ekpe, O.O., Essien, N.M., Bassey, S.C. and Agiang, M.A. (2016): Quality characteristics of tomato juice produced and preserved with and without its Seeds. Danish journal of food science and technology, 2(1): 001-009. | |
| Thomas, I. A., Agiang, M. A., Jemide, J. O., Ekabua, K. J. (2017). Effectiveness of nutritional counseling in the management of overweight/obesity in Calabar Metropolis, CrossRiver State, Nigeria. World journal of nutrition and health, 5(1): 14-29. | |
| Lawal, O. O., Agiang, M. A., and Eteng, M. U. (2012). The effects of various yam diets on the reproductive hormones of experimental rats. Annals of Biological Research, 3(4): 1849-1842. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Umoh, I.B., Essien, I.A., Eteng, M.U. (2008). Effect of raw beniseed and beniseed soup diets on some Biochemical and haematological parameters of male albino Wistar rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 23(2):20-24. | |
| Lawal, O.O., Agiang, M. A., Williams, I.O., Alozie, Y.E. and Eteng, M.U. (2014). Mineral and toxicant levels in yam (Dioscorea rotundata) diets. European Journal of Experimental Biology, 4(1): 656-661. | |
| Modo, U., Uboh, F. E., Agiang, M. A., Dongo. Bright, S, Etim, G. O. and Wopara, I. (2017). Exposure to uppercott affects hematological indices in male albino Wistar rats. European journal of pharmaceutical and medical research, 4(9): 59-64. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Williams, I.O., Ekpe, O.O., Ekanem, U.O., Eteng, M.U. (2006). Effect of Quality Protein Maize diet on liver integrity and the activities of serum aminotransferases of albino Wistar rats. Global journal of pure and applied sciences.12(2): 189-192. | |
| Agiang, M.A., (1995). Evaluation of the nutritive value of bread baked from a composite flour of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and fermented cocoa bean (Theobromacacao). M.Sc. Thesis, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | |
| Lawal, O.O., Umoh, I.B., Akpanabiatu, M.I., Williams, I.O., Agiang, M.A., (2009).Proximate and mineral composition of two soups as prepared in the South-West and South-South regions of Nigeria. Global journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 15(2):183-186. | |
| Ani, I. F., Atangwho, I. J., Agiang, M.A., and Alozie, Y.E. (2012). Biochemical Effects of Some Traditional Nigerian Diets in Experimental Diabetic Rat Models. International Journal of Biochemistry Research | |
| Modo E. U, Uboh, F. E, Agiang, M. A, Orji B., Njoku, R. C and Eteng, O. E, (2017).Exposure to uppercott pesticide induces reproductive toxicity in male and female rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(4): 1309-1315. | |
| Williams, I.O., Agiang, M.A., Ekpe, O.O., Aletan, U.I., Edet, E.O., Atangwho, I.J.(2009). Nutritional quality of 1 st generation Quality Protein Maize (QPM) diet and its effect on some biological indices of albino Wistar rats. American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 4(1): 30-35. | |
| Aremu, C.Y., Agiang, M.A., Ayatse, J.O.I. (1995). Nutrient and antinutrient profiles of raw and fermented cocoa beans. Plant foods for human nutrition 48(3): 217-223. | |
| Bosland, MC, Akpanabiatu, MI, Akinloye, O, Agiang, MA, Uzor, PF (2016). Poposal fo a consortium to study anti-cancer properties of West African medicinal herbs. Annals of global health, 82(3): 448-449. | |
| Ibegbulem, C. O., Alisi, C.S., Nwankpa, P., Amadi, B.A., Agiang, M. A., and Ekam, V. S.(2012). Medicinal values of Elaeis guineensis and Raphia hookeri wines. Journal of Research in Biology, 2(6): 589-595. | |
| Agiang, M, Mgbang, J, Peters, H, Akuirene, J. (2017). Mineral and vitamin composition of some lesser known leafy vegetables consumed in Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of food and Nutrition, 5(2): 51-57. | |
| Agiang, M.A., Umoh, I.B., Essien, A.I. and Eteng, M.U. (2010). Nutrient changes and antinutrient contents of beniseed and beniseed soup during cooking using a Nigeriantraditional cooking method. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 13(20): 1011-1015. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop on Teaching of Mathematics | Approach and methodology for teachers of mathematics in post primary institutions in Cross River State by Pro-Consul (Nig.) Ltd, 20 th -29 th May, 1996. Sponsored by PPSMB, Calabar. | 1996-05-20 | 1996-05-29 | |
| Increasing the performance rating of an average science, technical and mathematics teacher. | 2 nd Biennial Mini Conference of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), 7 th -10 th Oct., 1996. | 1996-12-07 | 1996-12-10 | |
| Workshop on Towards Achieving Educational Excellence | organized by Cross River State Post Primary Schools Management Board, 2 nd -4 th Dec., 1998. | 1998-12-02 | 1998-12-04 | |
| Child survival and the right to adequate nutrition | 34 th Annual Conference and scientific meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Umudike, 26 th -29 th Nov., 2003. | 2003-11-26 | 2003-11-29 | |
| Sustainable Development: The Role of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | 24 th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Calabar, 24 th -27 th Nov., 2004. | 2004-11-24 | 2004-11-27 | |
| Adequate nutrition for good health. | 36 th Annual Conference and scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Uyo, 19 th -22 nd Oct., 2005. | 2005-10-19 | 2005-10-22 | |
| Food processing and the emergence of non-communicable diseases-National workshop of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) | Food processing and the emergence of non-communicable diseases-National workshop of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Lagos 23 rd June, 2010. | 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-23 | |
| Strategies for improving maternal and child nutrition in Nigeria-Pre Conference workshop on management of acute malnutrition of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), | Strategies for improving maternal and child nutrition in Nigeria-Pre Conference workshop on management of acute malnutrition of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Kaduna 21 st September, 2010. | 2010-09-21 | 2010-09-21 | |
| Accelerating nutrition action for Africa’s development. | 2 nd Federation of African Nutrition Societies Congress (FANUS), 11 th -15 th September, 2011, Abuja, Nigeria. | 2011-09-11 | 2011-09-15 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: The challenges of Globalization and Climate Change. | 31 st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), October 31-November 3, 2011, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. | 2011-10-31 | 2011-11-03 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Tools for achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) | 32 nd Annual conference and Scientific meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), 14-17 November, 2012, Calabar. | 2012-11-14 | 2012-11-17 | |
| Joining cultures through nutrition | 20 th Congress of Nutrition, September 15-20, 2013, Granada, Spain. | 2013-09-15 | 2013-09-20 | |
| Nutrition in Africa at crossroads | 3 rd Federation of African Nutrition Societies Congress (FANUS), 25-29 May, 2015, Arusha, Tanzania. | 2015-05-25 | 2015-05-29 | |
| FAO/INFOODS Training on food composition, | FAO/INFOODS Training on food composition, especially relevant to Universities on 29 th May 2015 at Arusha, Tanzania. | 2015-05-29 | 2015-05-29 | |
| Pre-conference workshop on Understanding ISO/IEC | Pre-conference workshop on Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for analytical laboratories, 1 st November, 2015: | 2015-11-01 | 2015-11-01 | |
| Pre-conference workshop on Bio-statistics for Chemists and Nutritionists | Pre-conference workshop on Bio-statistics for Chemists and Nutritionists, 2 nd November, 2015: 11 th International Food Composition Conference (IFDC), Hyderabad, India. | 2015-11-02 | 2015-11-02 | |
| Food composition and public health nutrition | 11 th International Food Composition Conference (IFDC), November 3-5, 2015, Hyderabad, India. | 2015-11-03 | 2015-11-05 | |
| 11 th IFDC Post conference workshop on EuroFIR-Food data and tools | Their applications in food and nutrition research, 6 th November 2015, Hyderabad, India. | 2015-11-06 | 2015-11-06 | |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology: Tools for biological research and educational empowerment, 1 st Zonal workshop/scientific conference in collaboration with Institute for biomedical research and innovation (IBMRI) | Biochemistry and molecular biology: Tools for biological research and educational empowerment, 1 st Zonal workshop/scientific conference in collaboration with Institute for biomedical research and innovation (IBMRI), 5 th -8 th October, 2016, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. | 2016-10-05 | 2016-10-08 | |
| Catalysing National Development through Biochemistry and Molecular biology. 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) | Catalysing National Development through Biochemistry and Molecular biology. 35 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), October 31-November1, 2016, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. | 2016-10-31 | 2016-11-01 | |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology: Essential catalysts for recessional economic recovery and sustainable development. 36 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) | Biochemistry and molecular biology: Essential catalysts for recessional economic recovery and sustainable development. 36 th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), 13 th – 17 th November, 2017, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. | 2017-11-13 | 2017-11-17 |