Name
Dr. Victor Adolf Fischer
DepartmentAnatomy
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Victor Adolf Fischer
Victor Adolf Fischer is an Associate Professor of Anatomy with research areas in reproductive biology and neuroendocrinology. He also has interest in museum and mortuary science. He has been teaching anatomy since 2001 with Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar and was promoted as Associate Professor in 2017. He serves as adjunct Associate Professor of Anatomy, Cross River University of Science & Technology, Okuku and Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo. He is a Consultant on mortuary services and served as a Deputy Program Co-ordinator, Gheda Initiative formally Cares Initiative (Non Governmental Organization). He obtained his B.Sc. (1997) University of Calabar, M.Sc.(2004) Abia State University, Uturu and Ph.D (2011) Delta State University, Abraka. He has served as SubDean/Examination Officer of his Faculty, Head of Department, Departmental Examination Officer and member of several committees at departmental and faculty level. He has served as Member AD-HOC Accreditation Panel of National University Commission, Senate Member and Faculty Representative to Senate, University of Calabar , External Examiner for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes and State Monitoring Officer of National Examinations Council (NECO). He served as President, IBRO Teaching Tools Workshop (2017), Entebbe. He has supervised and co-supervised many undergraduates and postgraduate candidates in anatomy. He is a member of Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN), Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) and Society of Experimental & Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN). He has participated in several conferences, workshops and research courses and has produced over forty research papers which have been published both in national and international Journals.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Primary School Obufa Esuk, Calabar | 1978 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| Senior School Certificate | Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Anatomy | University of Calabar, Calabar. | 1991 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| Master of Science (M.Sc) Anatomy | Abia State University, Uturu | 2002 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Reproductive Biology & Neuro-endocrinology | Delta State University, Abraka. | 2006 | 2011 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
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| Bisong, S. A., Nku, C. O., Sanya, O. A. , Ita, S. O. , Fischer, V. A., & Abuo, F. E. (2020). Long-term consumption of virgin coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil diet impairs learning and memory in CD1 mice. Chinese Herbal Medicines, 12: | |
| Fischer, V.A.; Effiom-Ekaha, O. O.,& Fischer, C.E. , (2020). Morphological and histological alterations in the testes of Wistar rats administered extracts of Monodora Myristica seeds. Egypt. Acad. J. Biolog. Sci. ( D-Histology and histochemistry),12(2), 9-21 | |
| Fischer, C.E., Fischer, V.A., Akpaso, M.I., Effiom-Ekaha, O. O., & Ebong, P. E., (2020.) Fertility enhancing effects of combined leaf extracts of Lophira lanceolata and Alchornea cordifolia in menopausal albino Wistar rats. Asian J. Anim. Sci., 14: 80-87. | |
| Fischer, V.A., Onwukwe, E. F.,Fischer, C.E., & Ebong, P.E., (2020). Evaluation of Leaf Extracts of Costus Afer on Foetal Morphology and Cerebral Cortex using Rat Model. Asian J. Anim. Sci., 14: 88-92 | |
| Fischer, C.E., Fischer, V.A. & Ebong, P.E., (2020). Oestrous cycle and uterine histology of aged albino Wistar rats after combined therapy of leaf extracts of L. lanceolata and A. cordifolia. Egypt. Acad. J. Biolog. Sci. ( D-Histology and histochemistry), 12(1), 75-89 | |
| Fischer, C.E., Fischer, V.A. , Eluwa, M.A, & Ebong, P.E., (2020). Expression of Oestrogen and Progesterone Receptors in the Ovary Following Administration of Combined Extracts of Lophira lanceolata and Alchornea cordifolia on Menopausal Albino Wistar Rats. Egypt. Acad. J. Biolog. Sci. ( D-Histology and histochemistry), 12(1), 59-74 | |
| Obeten, K.E., Fischer, V.A. , Bassey, O.U. & Cleansman, A., (2019). Morphology and biochemical effects of theobroma cacao on liver of wistar rats. EC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 7(12), 1-9. | |
| Fischer, V.A., Francis, C. & Fischer, C. E., (2019). Micro architecture of the testes following administration of coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera L.) on adult albino wistar Rats. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences, 14(4), 1-9. | |
| Obeten, K.E, Fischer, V.A., Ugwuja, O. J.& Akim, B., (2019). Ovarian profile of wistar rats treated with theobroma cacao extract. Anatomy Journal of Africa, 8(2), 1570-1576 | |
| Fischer, V.A., Fischer, C. E. & Francis, C., (2019). Consumption of coconut oil (cocos nucifera) on sperm parameters of adult albino wistar rats. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 9(14), 31-37. | |
| Obeten, K.E., Fischer, V.A., Tangban, C. N. & Adoga, M. O., (2019). Assesssment of aqueous leave extract of gnetum africanum (afang) on the testis of adult male wistar rats. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(8), 16-21. | |
| Obeten, K.E., Fischer, V.A., Udo-Affah, G. & Nkanu, E. E., (2019). Prostatic Study of Extract of Sida Acuta on wistar rats. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(8), 29-33 | |
| Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V.A., Eyo, A. O., Udonkang, M. I.& Anyanwu, S., (2018). Biochemical effect of ethanolic root extracts of Uvaria charmae on liver enzymes of albino Wistar rats infected with Stapghylococcus aureus. Calabar Journal of Heath Sciences, 2(1) 93-98. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V. A., Eyo, A. O. & Udonkang M. I., (2017). Antibacterial activity of ethanolic root extracts of Uvaria charmae on Staphylococcus Aureus. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 4(9), 127-130. | |
| Fischer, V. A., Anibeze, C.I.P., Igiri, A.O., Ekanem, T.B., Mesembe, O.E. & Fischer, C.E. (2007). Effect of maternal administration of Bonny Light Crude Oil on brain dimensions of Wistar rat fetuses. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 13(1) 95-97. | |
| Fischer,V.A., Anibeze, C.I.P., Igiri, A.O, Eyong, E.O, Mesembe ,O.E & Fischer,C.E. (2006). Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on Morphology of litters of wistar rats. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(1) 51-53 | |
| Anibeze, C.I.P, Akpuaka, F.C., Ngokere, A.A. & Fischer, V.A. (2005). Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on the neuroglial cells of the developing cerebral cortex in litters of wistar rats. Journal of Health and Visual Sciences, 7(2) 106-110. | |
| Igiri, A.O., Aligwekwe, A.U., Mesembe, O.E., Akpabio, I.E., Akpantah, A.M., Fischer, V.A. & Akpa, A.O. (2005). Effect of metakelfin on the histology of developing cerebral cortex of wistar rat. J. Biomed. Afric., 3(1) 7-9 | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Igiri, A.O., Anakot, I., Ekam. V.S., Odukana, J. F. & Fischer, V.A. (2004) Liver and kidney morphologies following Vit. E supplementation using caffeinated and non caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats. J. Expt. and Clin. Anat.,3 (1)35-38 | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Igiri, A.O, Fischer, V.A., Bisong, S.A., & Ekam, V.S. (2009). Sperm Quality and Fertility Following Prolonged Immobilization Stress in Wistar Rats. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 9(1), 73-76. | |
| Mesembe,O.E., Igiri,A.O., Fischer,V.A., Akpasa,G.O., Odo,M., Ucheya,R., & Dogara,F. (2004). Changes in Haemostatic parameters following Vit. E supplementation during paracetamol administration in rats. J. Biomed. Afric. 2(1), 23-25. | |
| Mesembe O.E., Igiri, A.O., Akpan, A.O., Ekong, M.B., Fischer,V.A., & Anibeze, C.I.P. (2004), Histological changes and demonstration of glycogen distribution in the gonads of male wistar rats following long term ingestion of mixed palm oil diets. J. Expt. and Clin. Anat. 3(2), 54-56. | |
| Mesembe, O.E., Igiri, A.O., Udoaffah.G., Akpa,O.A.,Enoh, L.N., & Fischer,V.A. (2004). Influence of thermo-oxidized and fresh palm oil diets on some mineral content of the femur bone of growing wistar rats. J. Expt. and Clin. Anat. 3(1), 8-11. | |
| Fischer, V. and Fischer, C. E (2017) Microscopic Features of the Testes following Oral Administration of Ethanolic Extract of Alchornea Cordifolia Leaves to Wistar Rats. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Vol. 6(4) 1997-2000 | |
| C.I.P. Anibeze, F.C. Akpuaka, A.A. Ngokere, Fischer, V.A.(2005) Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on the nueroglial cells of the developing cerebral cortex in litters of wistar rats. Journal of Health and Visual Sciences Vol 7(2) 106-110 | |
| Akpaso,M, Atangwho. J; Fischer,V., Igiri, A, Akpantah, A, Ekanem, T., and Ebong, P (2010) Effect of Humulin (Insulin) on the Pancreas of Streptozotocin induced diabetic wistar rats. J.Expt. and Clin. Anat.9(1)8-12 | |
| Mesembe, O. E., Asuquo, O. R., Fischer, V. A., Udoaffah, G. U., Mfem, C. C. and Kalu, N. N.(2012) Influence of Long-term Ingestion of Garcinia Kola Seed Diet on Sperm Count, Sperm Motility, and Fertility in the Wistar Rat. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. An Open Access International Journal. Vol 1 | |
| Fischer,V.A; Anibeze,C.I.P.; Igiri,A.O; Eyong,E.O; Mesembe,O.E; Fischer,C.E. (2006) Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on Morphology of litters of wistar rats. Global Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 5(1) 51-53 | |
| Mesembe,O.E; Ivang,A.E; Udoaffah,G.; Igiri,A.O; Eluwa.M.A; Fischer,V.A (2004) Teratogenic effect of artesunate on the histology of developing spinal cord of wistar rat fetuses. J. Biomed. Afric. Vol. 2(1)62-64 | |
| Fischer, V. and Fischer, C (2017) Hormonal assay following administration of methanolic leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina on streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic male Wistar Rats. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Vol. 6(7)822-825 | |
| Fischer, V. Fischer, C E., Akpaso, M., Ashiru, O.A (2013) Gonadal Histo-morphology and Antifertility Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on Male Wistar Rats. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) Vol. 3(18)54-56 | |
| Mesembe, O.E, Igiri, A.O,Fischer, V.A,Eliakim-Ikechukwu, C., Asuquo,R., and Eyong ,E.U(2008) Mineral content of foetal femur following administration of Bonny Light Crude Oil to pregnant wistar rats. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS) Vol. 3(1 | |
| Mesembe,O.E.; IvangA.E.; Udoaffah,G; Igiri,A.O; Fischer,V.A; Akpaso,M.A; Eluwa.M.A; Akpa,O.A (2004) A morphometric study of the teratogenic effect of artesunate on the central nervous system of wistar rat foetus. Nigerian journal of Physiological Sciences vol.19(1and2)92-97 | |
| Fischer, V.A.; Anibeze,C.I.P.; Igiri,A.O; Ekanem,T.B; Mesembe,O.E; Fischer,C.E. (2007) Effect of maternal administration of Bonny Light Crude Oil on brain dimensions of wistar rat fetuses. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol.13(1)95-97 | |
| Mesembe,O.E; Igiri,A.O; Anakot,I; Ekam,V.S; Odukana,J.F and Fischer,V.A(2004) Liver and kidney morphologies following Vit. E supplementation using caffeinated and non caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats. J. Expt. and Clin. Anat.3(1)35-38 | |
| Akpaso,M.I, Atangwho, I.J; Akpantah, A; Fischer,V.A., Igiri, A.O, Ebong, P.E(2011). Effects of combined Leaf Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) and Gongronema latifolium (utazi) on the pancreatic B- cells of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats. British Journal of Medicine and Medical ResearchVol.1(2) | |
| Igiri,A.O; Aligwekwe,A.U; Mesembe,O.E; Akpabio,I.E; Akpantah;A.M; Fischer,V.A; Akpa,A.O. (2005) Effect of metakelfin on the histology of developing cerebral cortex of wistar rat. J. Biomed. Afric. Vol. 3(1)7-9 | |
| Akpaso, M. I; Igiri, A.O; Fischer, V., Fischer, C; Asuquo, O.R (2017). Combined Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) and Gongronema latifolium Improves Sperm Parameter Impairment and Testicular Damage in STZ Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) Vol. 7(6)21-26 | |
| Fischer, V. Fischer, C, Akpaso, M. Igbigbi, P.S.(2016) Effects of ingestion of Bonny light crude oil on sperm motility and morphology of male wistar rats. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Vol. 5(10)1230 -1233 | |
| Fischer,V.A; Akpuaka F.Cand Ngokere, A.A. (2005) Effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil on the histology of cerebral cortex in fetuses of wistar rats J.Expt. and Clin. Anat.4(1) 9-11 | |
| Fischer, V. and Fischer, C E. (2017) Testicular weight and histology following administration of ethanolic leaf extract of Lophira lanceolata to Wistar rats International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Vol. 6(7) 818-821 | |
| Mesembe,O.E; Igiri,A.O; Fischer,V.A; Ucheya,R.; Dogara,F (2004) Influence of chronic consumption of fresh and thermo-oxidized palm oil diets on sperm count and sperm motility in wistar rats. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine vol.4(1) 49-52 | |
| Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V. A., Eru, E. M., Uruakpa, K. C.(2015) Cytoarchitectural Distortion of the Liver Following the Administration of Aqueous Moringa Olifera seed on Acetaminophen induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. European Journal of Educational and Development Psychology Vol. 3(1)14-20 | |
| Fischer, V. A., Fischer, C E., Akpaso, M., Ashiru, O.A (2013) Hormonal assays following oral administration of Bonny Light Crude Oil on wistar rats. J. Expt. and Clin. Anat Vol. 12(2)53-56 | |
| Fischer, V. and Fischer, C. (2017) Anthropometric Correlation Between Hand and Foot Dimensions Amongst Adult Males and Females of Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. Annals of Bioanthropology (Volume 05, Issue 2) Accepted |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of South-South and South-East Nigeria | 9 th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of South-South and South-East Nigeria, ( UYO 2010) March 25-27, 2010 Paper presented Effects of ingestion of Bonny light crude oil (BLCO) on some hormones in male wistar rats. Fischer, V.A.; Igbigbi, P.S.; Ashiru, A.O. | 2010-03-25 | 2010-03-27 | |
| Effective Internet Research Training for Scholars, Librarians and NGO Leaders | organized by The United States Consulate General, Lagos in Partnership with American Corner, Calabar. November 3, 2010 | 2010-11-03 | 2010-11-03 | |
| 10 th Annual Conference of Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) | 10 th Annual Conference of Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) CALABAR 10 th – 14 th May, 2012 | 2012-05-10 | 2012-05-14 | |
| 9 th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria | 9 th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, (Port Harcourt 2012) Anatomy and the Millenium Development Goals 7 th -11 th November, 2012 | 2012-11-07 | 2012-11-11 | |
| Two day capacity building workshop for academic staff on Quality Teaching For Quality Learning In Higher Education | Two day capacity building workshop for academic staff on Quality Teaching For Quality Learning In Higher Education by Centre For Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE), University of Calabar, 12 th -13 th February 2013 | 2013-02-12 | 2013-02-13 | |
| 12 th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Experimental | 12 th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Experimental | 2013-04-10 | 2013-04-13 | |
| 12 th Annual Conference/Scientific Sessions of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, (Benin 2015) October 29-30, 2015 | Paper presented Demonstration of superficial and deep palmar arches on a museum mount with perspex Pot. Victor A. Fischer, Christie E. Fischer, Ugwuede V. Ifeanyi, Cyril A. Agbor; Ansa Cobham | 2015-10-29 | 2015-10-30 | |
| Three day training Workshop/Conference on The 3Rs in Research and Teaching in a Developing Country | Three day training Workshop/Conference on The 3Rs in Research and Teaching in a Developing Country, organized by Animal Care and Use in Research, Education and Testing (ACURET) May 5-7, 2016 | 2016-05-05 | 2016-05-07 | |
| Workshop on Human Skeletal Identification organised by members of the Human Variation and Identification Research Unit, | Workshop on Human Skeletal Identification organised by members of the Human Variation and Identification Research Unit, School of Anatomical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand held at University of Port Harcourt May 29 – June 2, 2017 | 2017-05-29 | 2017-06-02 | |
| 10 th Teaching Tools International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Workshop | 10 th Teaching Tools International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Workshop held in Entebbe, Uganda from June 5-10 2017. | 2017-06-05 | 2017-06-10 | |
| 13 th International Meeting of Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA | 13 th International Meeting of Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA) Entebbe Uganda June 11-14, 2017 | 2017-06-11 | 2017-06-14 | |
| Federal Republic of Nigeria Industrial Training Fund Re-Engineering SIWES for Better Results | Federal Republic of Nigeria Industrial Training Fund Re-Engineering SIWES for Better Results held at ITF Calabar Area Office. July 18-20, 2017 | 2017-07-18 | 2017-07-20 | |
| 14 th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Anatomical Society of Nigeria | 14 th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, (Babcock 2017) Anatomy Act: what Next August 7-11, 2017 | 2017-08-07 | 2017-08-12 | |
| 14th International Meeting of Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA) in conjunction with17th Conference of Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) Lagos, Nigeria | 2019-03-24 | 2019-03-28 | ||
| 16th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, University of Calabar | A. Morphology and cytoarchitecture of the testes following oral administration of ethanolic extract of Monodora myristica seeds in albino wistar rats. B. Histological changes of the testes following oral administration of ethanolic extract of Alchornea cordifolia leaves to Wistar rats. C. Combined ethanolic leaf extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Lophira lanceolata restores regular oestrous cycle to irregularly cycling menopausal rats | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-12 |