Name
Dr. Samuel Sunday Akpan
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Samuel Sunday Akpan
He joined the services of the University of Calabar as Technologist II in 1993. By dint of hard work, resilience and the grace of God, he was converted to Lecturer II in 2010 after he had risen to the post of Assistant Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist as a Technical Staff. He was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in 2016. He holds AIMLT from School of Medical Laboratory Technology in 1991, M.Sc. degree in Medical Parasitology (2002) and PhD degree in Medical Parasitology (2008) from the University of Calabar. He has been teaching, researching and contributing to the growth of the University since he joined the University. He has published several articles in both local and international peer reviewed academic journals in his area. Dr Akpan has attended many conferences where he presented papers. He is a Fellow of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. He currently co-supervises three PhD and successfully supervises two M.Sc. and four under-graduate students. He is a keen sportsman, with astounding skills in football. He is married and has children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate ( F.S.L.C.). | Apostolic Church School, Idang Street Calabar; Group School Ikot Ebo/Ikot Ebiyak, Etinan. | 1973 | 1979 delete_forever | |
| West African School Certificate ( W.A.S.C.) | Etinan Institute, Etinan | 1980 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| A.I.M.L.T. | School of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. | 1987 | 1991 delete_forever | |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) | University of Calabar | 1998 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD.) | University of Calabar | 2003 | 2008 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Akpan,S. S., Bob, A. A. & Mbah, M.(2019). The prevalence of Trypanosoma species in cattle in Calabar Metropolis of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10(7), 413 - 425. | |
| Mbah, M., Akpan, S. S. & Egbe, C.(2018). A parasitological and histological survey on common gut parasites of goats slaughtered in Calabar Metropolis. International Journal of Medical Evaluation and Physical Report, 3(1), 27 - 34. | |
| Mbah, M., Nyong, M. M., Akpan, S. S. & Inyang, I. J.(2018). Biofilm production and antibiotic resistance. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(6), 61 - 77. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Ejezie, G. C.(2017). The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Science and Technology, 5(5), 423 - 426. | |
| Akpan, S. S.,Dike, P. C. & Mbah, M.(2017). The prevalence urinary schistosomiasis among children in Nkarasi and Edor communities in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State,Nigeria. Pyrex Journal of Medicine and Medicinal Sciences, 4(1),1 - 4. | |
| Maurice, M., Otu-Bassey, I., Djieyep, N. A., Akpan, S. & Victor, N.(2016). Bacteriological survey of cockroaches in Calabar metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Swift Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2(5), 45 - 48. | |
| Akpan, S. S.(2016). A case of Cutaneous Myiasis caused by a Larva of Cordylobia anthropophaga in a Nine year old boy in Calabar, Southern Nigeria. American Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health, 1(1),11 -14. | |
| Mbah, M., Akpan, S. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B. & Daniel, H. B.(2015). Entomological survey of mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of Lymphatic filariasis in Biase, Cross River State, Nigeria. Swift Journal of medicine and medical sciences, 1(1), 1 - 5. | |
| Akpan, S. S., Maurice, M. & Ernestine, A. (2015). The occurrence of Mansonella Perstans among residents of Calabar Metropolis in Cross River State of Nigeria. Annals of Parasitology, 61(1), 17 - 20. | |
| Akpan, S. S.(2015). Ebola is from the devil; nay Ebola is from God - a viewpoint. Proeedings of the conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences, 8(3), 55 - 57. | |
| Mbah, M., Akpan, S. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B. & Daniel, H. B.(2015). Entomological survey of mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of Lymphatic filariasis in Biase, Cross River State, Nigeria. Swift Journal of medicine and medical sciences, 1(1), 1 - 5. | |
| Akpan, S. S.(2014). The Prevalence of Salmonella typhi carriers in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2(6B), 2042 - 2045. | |
| Akpan, S. S.(2013). Removal of attachment sites can reduce the population of black flies in Endemic Communities - An editorial review. Entomology, Ornithology and Herpetology, 2:1. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Agida, R. S.(2013). The occurrence and speciation of hookworms among the residents of an urban community in Calabar South Local Government of Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal Pharmacy, 3(1), 1 - 3. | |
| Akpan, S. S., Alaribe, A. A. & Ejezie, G. C.(2012). The distribution of black flies (Simulium Species) in Ugbem and Ukwepeyiere communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (JDMS), 1(4) 24 - 28. | |
| Jombo, G.T., Akpan, S. S., Epoke, J., Denen Akaa, P., Eyong, K. I., Gyuse, A. N., Amefule, E. N. & Uket, O. O.(2010). Microbial isolates from clinical specimens of blood culture and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles: findings from an analysis of 3,255 blood culture specimens at a University Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(2), 109 - 118. | |
| Akpan, S. S., Alaribe, A. A. & Ejezie, G. C.(2008). Hydrological and rainfall patterns of Simulium breeding sites at Ugbem and Ukwepeyiere communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 8(2), 55 - 59. | |
| Akpan, S. S.(2007). The popularity of insecticide-treated bed nets as a preventive method of malaria control among residents of Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. Tropical Doctor July,1(37), 192 - 193. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Ejezie, G. C.(2002). The prevalence of filariasis in Awi, Akampa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 3(1), 75 - 80. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Ngwu, F. U.(2002). The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Ugbem community, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences, 11(1), 55 - 58. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Ejezie, G. C.(2002). The prevalence of filariasis in Awi, Akampa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 3(1), 75 - 80. | |
| Akpan, S. S. & Ejezie, G. C.(1999). The involvement of Demodex folliculorum in peri-orbital swellings of patients in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 2(1), 71 - 72. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TETFUND | N 897,000 | TETFUND | 2013-09-06 | |
| Commitee of Deans | N 500,000 | University of Calabar | 2015-06-16 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPS, USAID, USDOD – WRPN Training of Trainers in malaria diagnostics held in 445 Nigerian Air force Hospital Laboratory, Ikeja, Lagos on 13th – 24th February, 2012. | 2012-02-13 | 2012-02-24 | ||
| MAPS, USAID, USDOD – WRPN workshop on Malaria supportive supervision training for malaria diagnosis held in Abuja,Nigeria on 17th – 21st September, 2012. | 2012-09-17 | 2012-09-21 | ||
| University of Calabar Centre of Excellence workshop on Quality teaching for quality learning in higher education held at the University of Calabar conference centre on 12th – 13th February, 2013. | 2013-02-12 | 2013-02-13 | ||
| University of Calabar Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences workshop on Mentoring for academic excellence held at the University of Calabar conference centre on 25th, 26th March, 2013 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-26 | ||
| ASM Workshop on scientific writing and publishing held at the University of Calabar conference centre on the 13th – 15th May, 2013. | 2013-05-13 | 2013-05-15 | ||
| International Symposia on Entomology : Orlando, Florida, USA on the 4th – 6th September, 2013. | 2013-09-04 | 2013-09-06 | ||
| International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference held at Florence, Italy on 16th – 19th June, 2015. | 2015-06-16 | 2015-06-19 | ||
| University of Calabar Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions ( ADAPTI) on 16th – 20th May, 2016. | 2016-05-16 | 2016-05-20 | ||
| University of Calabar Centre of Excellence workshop on Research integrity and publication ethics held at the University of Calabar conference centre on 10th July, 2017. | 2017-07-10 | 2017-07-10 | ||
| Nigeria Institute of Medical Research ( NIMR), ACENTDFB workshop on Species – Specific Diagnosis held at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research ( NIMR) Yaba, Lagos on the 25th – 27th September, 2017. | 2017-09-25 | 2017-09-27 | ||
| Training and mentoring workshop on onchocerciasis in Cross River State, Nigeria held at Dr. Franklin Ani Auditorium, College of Health Technology, Calabar on 15th – 16th December, 2017.. | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-16 | ||
| CRS Roll Back Malaria/ NTD Programme on Current concepts in diagnosis, treatment and control of malaria and neglected tropical diseases with grant proposal writing at Calabar Institute of Tropical Diseases and Prevention workshop on 13th – 17th Mar | 2018-03-13 | 2018-03-17 | ||
| The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), conference on Improving medical laboratory practice through innovations and research. Dates: 4th, 5th June, 2018. | 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-05 |