Name
Dr. Patience Antigha Akpan
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Patience Antigha Akpan
Dr. Patience Antigha Akpan is a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Haematology and Blood transfusion specialty. Following her Internship and Youth Service as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, she joined the service of the University of Calabar as a Graduate Assistant in 2008. She was promoted to the rank of Lecturer I in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science in 2017. Dr. Akpan holds a B.MLS degree in Haematology and Blood Group Serology (2005), M.Sc. in Haematology (2012) and Ph.D degrees in Blood Physiology (2017), all from University of Calabar. Research interests include Haematological and immunological interactions associated with infections. She has been teaching, researching and supervising/mentoring students both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr Akpan has published several articles in reputable local and international peer reviewed journals. She has been attending local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia in her area where she made presentations. among others. She has been a recipient of Tetfund institution-based research grant, several travel awards and distinctions including being the best graduating student at undergraduate level. Dr. Akpan is a member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Nigeria Biological Safety Association, Physiologic Society of Nigeria and International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis. She is happily married.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Air Force Primary School, Makurdi, Nigeria | 1986 | 1991 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | Government Science Secondary School, Jalingo, Nigeria. | 1991 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| BMLS | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 1998 | 2005 delete_forever | |
| AMLSCN(Internship) | Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria | 2006 | 2007 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. Haematology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 2009 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D Blood Physiology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 2012 | 2017 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Akpan, P. A., Akpotuzor, J. O., & Osim, E. E. (2018). Haemostatic Indices as Markers for Monitoring Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment Nigerian. Journal of Physiological Sciences, 33 (1), 1-5. | |
| Egbe, S. B, Akwiwu, E. C, Akpan, P. A. & Akpotuzor, J. O. (2018). Haemorheologic and Biochemical Parameters of Pre-Eclamptic Patients in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 17 (5), 18-24. | |
| Akpan, P. A., Akpotuzor, J. O., & Osim, E. E. (2017). The role of cytokines in fibrinolysis: A case study of active tuberculosis. Journal of Infectious Disease and Medical Microbiology, 1(1), 1-5. | |
| Akpan, P. A., Okafor, I. M., & Anakebe, S. (2017). Altered Protein and Iron Levels of Patients with Active Tuberculosis in a Nigerian Reference Health Facility. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, 18(3), 174-178. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Udofia, I. M., & Akpan, P. A. (2017). Intestinal Parasitosis, Haemoglobin and Eosinophil Levels of Patients Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. International Blood Research & Reviews, 7(2), 1-8. | |
| Ogar, C. O., Okafor, I. M., & Akpan, P. A. (2016). Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Health Centre Workers in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science, 5(1), 17-22. | |
| Izuwa, G., Akpotuzor, J. 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. | |
| Ernest, N., Akpan, P., & Uko, E. (2013). Reduced Levels of Some Iron Parameters of Protein Energy Malnourished Children in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(13), 114-120. | |
| Okafor, I. M., Akpan, P. A., & Nwofor, O. M. (2013). Prevalence of Malaria Parasitaemia among women of different ABO Blood groups in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 12(1), 11-17. | |
| Okafor, I. M., Eyo, A. O., Okon, E. A., & Akpan, P. A. (2013). Some Haematological Parameters of Tuberculosis Infected Nigerians: A Study in Calabar – Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 19, 95-100. | |
| Akpotuzor, J. O., Akpan, P. A., & Akwiwu, E. C. (2013). Perception Level of Voluntary Counselling/Testing and Knowledge/Awareness of HIV/AIDS among Adult Population in Ugep Town of Cross-River State of Nigeria. Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research, 4 (8), 234(1-3) | |
| Akpan, P. A., Akpotuzor, J. O., & Akwiwu, E. C. (2012). Some Haematological Parameters of Tuberculosis (TB) Infected Africans: The Nigerian Perspective. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2(1), 50-56. | |
| Okafor, I. M., Akpan, P. A., & Usanga, E. A. (2012). Prevalence and Types of Anaemia in Malaria Infected Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2(7), 73-78. | |
| Akpan, P. A., Akpotuzor, J. O., & Emeribe, A. O. (2011). Haemorheologic and Fibrinolytic Activities of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 20(1), 27-32. | |
| Uko, E. K., & Cobham, A. B. (2008). Inhibitory Effect of Cyanide on G-6-PD Activity of Erythrocytes in Calabar, Nigeria. Hamdard Medicus, 51(3),101-107. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calabar Committee of Deans travel award to attend the “National Workshop on Skin Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Tuberculosis†at Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. | Naira 87,000 | University of Calabar | 2010-04-27 | |
| Tertiary Education Trust Fund Nigeria, travel grant to attend the International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States of America. | Naira 814,000 | Tetfund | 2013-03-18 | |
| Nigeria Biological Safety Association (NIBSA) travel award to attend the Biorisk Management Workshop for the South-South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | Naira 240,000 | Nigeria Biological Safety Association | 2016-03-14 | |
| To attend the Keystone Symposia Conference “X7: Tuberculosis: Translating Scientific Findings for Clinical and Public Health Impact†at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada | USD 3640 | Global Health Travel Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | 2018-04-15 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Workshop on “Skin Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Tuberculosis†organised by Ahmadu Bello University Consultancy Services Unit held at Lokoja, Kogi State | 2010-04-27 | 2010-04-29 | ||
| Professional Values and Empowerment for Academic Staff, CTLE Workshop at University of Calabar | 2012-08-15 | 2012-08-16 | ||
| Quality Teaching for Quality Learning in Higher Education, CTLE Workshop at University of Calabar | 2013-02-12 | 2013-02-13 | ||
| International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States of America | Haemorheologic and fibrinolytic activities of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Calabar, Nigeria | 2013-03-18 | 2013-03-22 | |
| Pre-conference workshop on “Optimising the diagnosis, research and management of haematological and blood disorders in developing countries†at University of Abuja | Reduced Levels of Some Iron Parameters of Protein Energy Malnourished Children in Calabar, Nigeria | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-10 | |
| 51ST Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria in Port Harcourt, Rivers State | 2015-10-12 | 2015-10-16 | ||
| Nigeria Biological Safety Association “Biorisk Management Workshop for the South-South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria†held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 2016-03-14 | 2016-03-17 | ||
| 6th Emirates Society of Haematology Conference held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Some Iron Parameters and Serum Protein Levels of Tuberculosis Patients in a Reference Health Facility in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2016-03-31 | 2016-04-02 | |
| The American Society of Microbiology and Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Cross River State Branch Workshop on “Culture of Responsibility: Enhancing Biosafety, Biosecurity and Global Networking†held in Calabar, Nigeria | 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-26 | ||
| Physiological Society of Nigeria: 37th Annual Scientific Conference held in Kaduna State, Nigeria. | Haemostatic Indices as Markers for Monitoring Tuberculosis Treatment | 2017-10-31 | 2017-11-02 | |
| Keystone Symposia Conference “X7: Tuberculosis: Translating Scientific Findings for Clinical and Public Health Impact†held at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. | Haemostatic and Inflammatory Parameters as Tools for Monitoring Response to Anti-Tuberculosis Therapy. | 2018-04-15 | 2018-04-19 | |
| Maiden Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Cross River State Branch on “Improving Medical Laboratory Practice through Innovations and Research†held in Calabar, Nigeria | 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-05 | ||
| Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists and Inqaba Biotec West Africa Workshop on “Introductory Molecular Techniques†held in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria | 2018-06-27 | 2018-06-29 | ||
| The 44th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion held at the International Conference Center, Calabar, Nigeria. | Changes in Haematological variables of Nigerian women with pre-eclampsia. | 2018-08-29 | 2018-08-31 |