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Prof. Andrew Nwaka

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Biography: PROF ANDREW NWAKA’S BIOGRAPHY
Dr Nwaka Andrew Chibuzo is a Professor of Medical and Nutritional Biochemistry of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State where he teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students of Biochemistry Department .His area of research is in using phytochemicals and diets in the treatment/management of diseases. He is currently supervising 6 Ph.D students.
Prof. Andrew Nwaka received his Ph.D degree in Medical Biochemistry in 2011 from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu state, Nigeria. He was former Associate Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, COOU and former Head , Biochemistry Department, COOU and has served the university as a member of various committees. He is currently the Editor-in-chief of Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences (TJANS ). He has over 52 publications in reputable journals.He is a member of Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He is happily married with children.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of Biochemistry Rank: Professor
Research Interest: Prof. Nwaka's research interest is in using phytochemicals and diets in the treatment/management of diseases.
Educational Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

Ph.D (Biochemistry) Jan. 2011
M.Sc. (Medical/ Immuno Biochemistry) (G.P.A. 0f 4.77) 2004
B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry 1999
Senior School Certificate 1993
Universities Attended: University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Nigeria, Nsukka for B.Sc
University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Nigeria, Nsukka for M.Sc
University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Nigeria, Nsukka for Ph.D
Publications: LIST OF JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. A.C. NWAKA, AND P.N. UZOEGWU (2005). A Comparison of Mean Plasma Levels of Malondialdehyde, Vitamin C and β-Carotene in Male Tuberculosis Patients and Normal Individuals. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 20 (1): 19-22
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2. NWAKA, A.C. AND UZOEGWU, P.N. (2007). Comparison of Mean Plasma Vitamin C Concentration of Different Groups of Tuberculosis Infected Male and Uninfected Male Groups. Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology, 1: 82-83.

3. NWAKA, A.C. AND UZOEGWU, P.N. (2008). Comparison of Serum Concentrations of Total Cholesterol and Total Lipid in Different Groups of Female Tuberculosis Patients, Bio-Research,6 (1): 322-327.

4. ONOCHIE, A.U., EMEGBUSIM, K.C., NWAKA, A.C., ANENE, I.N., IFEMEJE, J.C., OKECHUKWU, A.U., AND LUKONG, B.C., (2011). Immunochemical Activities of Essential Amino Acids from Soyabeans in Reduction of Endocrine Diseases, International Journal of Science and Technology, 17(2): 22-28.

5. ANDREW C. NWAKA, AND PETER. N. UZOEGWU. (2012). Effect of Soyabean Diet on Body Weight and Serum Protein Level of Alloxan-induced Male Diabetic Rats. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, 9(2):653-658.

6. NWAKA, A.C., AND OKEKE, H. (2012). Comparative Effect of Arachis hypogaea and Cajanus cajan diets on the lipid profile of female albino rats, Plant Product Research Journal, 16:13-17.

7. Andrew Nwaka, C., ODUNZE, C.S., IHEDIOHA J.I., UGWU, O. P., OSSAI E. C., IKEYI, A. AND BAYIM, P-R,. (2013). Comparative effect of Citrullus latanus and Cajanus cajan diets on the lipid profile and Body Weight of Albino Rat. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 3(1): 550-556.

8. NWAKA, A.C., UZOEGWU, P.N., OBIDOA, O., UGWU, O.P., OSSAI, E.C. AND CHIGOR, V.N. (2013). Effect of Soyabean Diet on the Serum Immunoglobulin Profile and CD4+ Count on Male Diabetic Rats challenged with K. Pneumoniae. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 3(1): 563-573.

9. ADONU, C.C, UGWU, O.P, BAWA, A., OSSAI, E.C. AND NWAKA, A.C. (2013). Intrinsic Blood Coagulation Studies in Patients suffering from both Diabetes and Hypertension. International Journal of Pharma Medcine and Biological Sciences vol. 2(2): 36-45.

10. NWAKA, A.C., UFONDU, E.C., OKECHUKWU, A.U., AND ONOCHIE, A.U., (2012). Comparative effect of Citrillus latanus and Arachis hypogaea diets on hematological parameters of female albino rats. Proceedings of 1st Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Science, Anambra State UniversityUli.1:14-19.

11. NWAKA, A.C., ACHA, C.C., EZENWANKWO, S.C., IFEMEJE, J.C.& OLISA, C. (2012). Effect of Melon Diet onLiver & Kidney Functions of Albino Rats.Proceedings of 1stScientific Conference of the Faculty of Science, Anambra State University, Uli. 1:20-24.

12. ONOCHIE, A.U., NWAKA, A.C., OKECHUKWU, A.U., EKWUNOH, P.O. & UMEAKU, C.N. (2012). Pluripotential Activities of Blood Performing Organs in Subjects Infected with Retrovirus: A Short Term Follow-Up Study. Proceedings of 1st International Scientific Conference of Faculty of Science, Anambra State University Uli. 1:32-39.

13. ONOCHIE, A.U., NWAKA, A.C., OKECHUKWU, A.U.,EKWUNOH,P.O.&OLISAH,C.M.(2012). Pt and Pt ratio Values as Biochemical index in Accessing the Activities of the Liver in HIV Seropositive Subjects. Proceedings of 1st International Scientific Conference of Faculty of Science, Anambra State University, Uli.1:40-44.

14. NWAKA, ANDREW C. OLISAH, CHINEDU, M. AND BAYIM, PETER – ROBINS, B. (2013). Effect of soyabeans supplementation on the lipid profile and blood glucose level of alloxan- induced diabetic rats. World Journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. 2(4): 1572 – 1584.

15. AKUBUGWO, E.T, OKAFOR, I.N, EZEBUO, F.C. AND NWAKA, A. C. (2013). Comparative prevalence of low levels of nutritional indicators using NCHS and WHO reference / standard. International Journals of Research and Reviews in Pharmacy and Applied Science. 3(3): 413 – 431.

16. ADONU CYRIL C., UGWU OKECHUKWU PC, ESIMONE CO, OSSAI EMMANUEL C, BAWA ABUBAKAR, NWAKA, ANDREW C. AND OKERIE CHRIS U. (2013). Phytochemical Analyses of the methanol, Hot water and N-Hexane Extracts of the Aeriel parts of Cassytha filiformis (Linn) and leaves of Cleistopholis pytens (Benth). Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4(2): 1143 – 1149.

17. AKUBUGWO, E. I, OKAFOR, I.N., EZEBUO, F. C., NWAKA, A. C. AND OKAFOR, S.O. (2013). Prevalence of stunting amongst preschool age children from selected town in Anambra South Senatorial zone. International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharma Research. Vol. 2 No. 4.

18 AFIUKWA, C. A., UGWU, OKECHUKWU P. C., EBENYI, I. N., OSSIA, EMMANUEL C. AND NWAKA, ANDREW C. (2013). Phytochemical Analysis of three wild edible mushrooms, Coral mushroom, Agaricus bisporus and Lentinus sajor, common in Ohaukwu area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Pharmacy. 3(2): 410 – 414.

19 I.P. UDEOZO, ANDREW C. NWAKA, OKECHUKWU P.C. UGWU AND MICHAEL AKOGWU (2014). Anti-inflammatory, phytochemical and acute toxicity study of flower extract of Newbouldia laevis. International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Science 3 (3):1029-1035.

20 AKUBUGWO, E.I OKAFOR I. N EZEBUO, F.C AND NWAKA, A.C (2014). Nutritional Status of Preschool Aged Children in Anambra State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences
9(2):01-08.

21. NWAKA, ANDREW C., OKEYIKAM, COLMAN C., BAYIM, PETER ROBINS B. AND OKAFOR, IRENE N. (2014) “Effect of Shaddock citrus Fruit on Lipid Profile, Fasting Blood Glucose Level and kidney Function of Male Wistar Albino Rats. 10SR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 9(6):71-74.

22. NWAKA, A.C., OBUNADIKE, S.E., ANENE, I.N., IFEMEJE, J.C., ONOCHIE, A.U., LUKONG, B.C. AND OKECHUKWU, A.U. (2014). Comparative Effect of Daily Ingestion of Citrullus lanatus Juice and Citrus maxima Juice on the lipid profile of Wistar albino rats. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences 1(1): 18-27.

23. A.C. NWAKA, M.C. IKECHI-AGBA, P.C. UGWU OKECHUKWU, I.O. IGWANYI, K.N. AGBAFOR, O.U. ORJI AND A.I. EZUGWU (2015). The Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Jatropha curcas on some hematological parameters of chloroform intoxicated rats. American Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 10(1):45-49.

24. J. C. IFEMEJE, S. C. UDEDI, C. B. LUKONG, A.C. NWAKA, C. EGBUNA, A. U. OKECHUKWU AND F. ONWUDIWE (2015). Influence of Heat Processing On Nutrient Composition and Energy Values of Selected Cereals Consumed in Nigeria. International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 7(1): 20-26.

25. J. C. IFEMEJE, S. C. UDEDI, A.U OKECHUKWU, A. C. NWAKA, C. B. LUKONG, I. N. ANENE, C. EGBUNA AND I. C. EZEUDE (2015). Determination of Total Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase Activity and Lipid Peroxidation in Soil Macro-Fauna (Earthworm) From Onitsha Municipal Open Waste Dump. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 6(5): 394-403.

26. O. L. NWEKE, N. NWACHUKWU, P.M. AJA, K.N. AGBAFOR, A. C. NWAKA AND R. UCHENNA EZEILO (2015). Phytochemical and Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrophotometer (G C – M S) Analysis of Vitex doniana leaf from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. IOSR Journal of
pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) 10 (5): 33-38.

27. AGBAFOR, K. N., OSSAI, EMMANUEL C., NWAKA, A. C. AND EZEILO, UCHENNA R. (2015). 5 Nucleotidase Activity in Albino Rats Treated with Casmosunate Antimalaria Drug. Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Science 2 (10): 8-13.

28. NWAKA, ANDREW C., OKEYIKAM, COLMAN C., OLISAH, CHINEDU M. AND ABUKA, MICHAEL (2015). Effect of Shaddock Citrus Fruit Juice on the Liver, Body Weight and Haematology of Male Wistar Albino Rats. European Journal of Applied Sciences.7 (4): 158-162.

29. NWAKA, ANDREW C., AMU, PASCAL A., IKEYI, PAULINE A. AND OKOYE, DOMITILLA C. (2015). Comparative Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Gongranema latifolium (Utazi) and Vitex doniana (Uchakiri) Leaves on the body weight and lipid profile of Wistar Albino Rats. Global Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 10(4):126 - 130.

30. AKUBUGWO EMMANUEL I., OKAFOR IRENE N., EZEBUO FORTUNATUS C., LUKONG COLIN B., IFEMEJE JONATHAN C., NWAKA ANDREW C., CHILAKA FERDINAND C. (2016). The Role of Calcium on The Active Site of Snake Venom Phospholipase A2: Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. 4(1):10 - 14.

31. A.C. NWAKA AND S.C. EZEABUCHI (2016). Effects of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Newbouldia laevis leaves on Some Biochemical Makers of Wistar Albino Rats. European Journal of Applied Sciences 8(5): 270 – 276.

32. AGBAFOR, K.N., NWAKA, ANDREW C., DASOFUNJO, K., ASUK, A.A. AND UGWU, M.N. (2017). Creatinine, Urea and Uric Acid Levels in Albino Rats Treated with leaf extract of Cajanuscajhan(Pigeon pea). International Digital Organization for Scientific Research (IDOSR) Journal of Applied Sciences 2(2): 1 – 9.

33. AGBAFOR, K.N., NWAKA, ANDREW C., DASOFUNJO, K., ASUK, A.A. AND UGWU, M.N. (2017). Effect of Aqueous Extract of Fresh Leaves of Uvariachamae on some electrolyte leavels in albino rats. International Digital Organization for Scientific Research (IDOSR) Journal of Applied Sciences 2(2): 108 – 120.

34 AGBAFOR, K.N., NWAKA, ANDREW C., DASOFUNJO, K., ASUK, A.A. AND UGWU, M.N. (2017). Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Activity In Albino Rats Treated With Aqueous Extract Of Fresh Leaves of Morinda lucida. International Digital Organization for Scientific Research (IDOSR) Journal of Applied Sciences 2(2):10 – 17.

35 AGBAFOR, K.N., NWAKA, ANDREW C., DASOFUNJO, K., ASUK, A.A. AND UGWU, M.N. (2017). Serum Activity of Alamine Aminotransferase and Aspartate aminotransferase in albino rats Administered Aqueous Extract of Fresh Leaves of Pterocarpus santalinoids. International Digital Organization for Scientific Research (IDOSR) Journal of Applied Sciences 2(2): 97 – 109.

36. OKOLI, P., NWAKA, A.C. AND ANENE, I.N. (2017). Comparative studies of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Gongronema latifolium leaves of Wistar Albino Rats. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences 2(1): 54-60

37. EGBEJI, BLESSING U, NWAKA, ANDREW C., IFEMEJE, JONATHAN C., OLISA MICHAEL C. (2017). Evaluation of Nutrient Composition and Mineral Levels of Some Edible Insects. Tropical Journals of Applied Natural Sciences 2(1): 106-109.

38. EZENWAKA, C.J., UZOEGWU, P.N., NWAKA, ANDREW C. AND ALAEBO, P.O. (2018). Comparative study of Antioxidant Potentials of Methanol Fruit. Extracts of Morinda citrifolia and Morinda Lucida. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences 2(2): 126-131.

39. CHIDALU N. UGWUMBA, ANDREW C. NWAKA, IRENE N. ANENE AND CHINEDU M. OLISA (2018). Effects of Aquueous extract of Telfairia occidentalis and Mucuna pruriens leaves on the Biochemical parameters of Phenylhydrazine induced Anaemic Wistar Rats. International Digital Organization for Scientific Research (IDORS) Journal of Science and Technology 3(1): 47-62.

40. ANDREW C. NWAKA, UJUNWA VIVIAN OGBUZE AND CHINEDU M. OLISA (2018). Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition, Micronutrient Status and Antioxidant properties of Aloe vera, piper nigrum, telfairia occidentalis, and Vernonia amygdalina found in South-Eastern Nigeria. IDOSR Journal of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Allied Fields 3(2): 36-51.

41. CHUKWUEBUKA EGBUNA, JONATHAN C. IFEMEJE, M.C MADUAKO, H. TIJJANI, S.C. UDEDI, A.C NWAKA, M.O IFEMEJE. (2018) Phytochemical Test Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative and Proximate Analysis. Phytochemistry 1: 338-425.

42. NWAKA, ANDREW C., EZEOFOR, NEBECHI J, NWAKA, CHINYERE S AND OLISAH MICHAEL C. (2019) Comparative Study on the Phytochemical Composition and Antidiabetic potentials of ethanol extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Ocimum gratissium on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. INOSR Experimental Sciences 5(1):47-58.

43. NWAKA CHINYERE S., ONOCHIE ANTHONY U., NWAKA ANDREW C. AND OLISAH MICHAEL C. (2019) Comparative Studies on the Effects of Zinginber officinale and Cinnamomum zeylanicum Diets on the Lipid Profile, Body Weight, Liver and Kidney Functions of Male Wistar Rats. IDOSR Journal of Scientific Research 4(1):91-101.

44. EZEANYA VIVIAN, NWAKA ANDREW, OBIDOA O, NWAKA CHINYERE AND OKECHUKWU ANTHONY. (2019) Effect of Ethanol Extract of Zingiber officinale on Platelet Count in Wistar Albino Rats. INOSR Scientific Research 5(1): 49-58.

45. AMU, PASCAL A., NWAKA, ANDREW C., OLISAH, MICHAEL C., NWAKA, CHINYERE S. (2019) Comparative Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Elu) and Lipid Profile of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Male Wistar Albino Rats. IAA Journal of Applied Science 5(1): 1-8.

46. CHINYERE A MERE, JONATHAN C IFEMEJE, KIZITO I. AMAEFULE AND ANDREW C. NWAKA (2020) Antiulcereogenic Effects of Ageretum conyzoides Extract in male albino rats. Journal of Medical Medical Plants Studies 8(3): 47-51.

47. EGBUNA, J.C. IFEMEJE, A.C NWAKA, M.C OLISAH, C.B. LUKONG, K.C PATRICK IWUANYANWU, M.O IFEMEJE, I.H IHEUKWUMERE, C.M IHEUKWUMERE. (2020) Blood Glucose Level and Serum Lipid Profile of Wistar Albino Rats Fed Four Species of Local Beans Consumed in South-East, Nigeria. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 7(5): 30-39.

48. Uzor Henry C, Nwaka Andrew C. and Nwaka Chinyere S. (2021). Alterations in serum lipid profile in administration of Cinnamonum cassia and Allium sativum diets on high fat diet induced Hyperlipodemic rats. IDOSR Journal of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Allied Fields (IDOSR-JBBAF) 6(11): 10-18.

49. Amatu Chisom S., Nwaka Chinyere S. and Nwaka Andrew C (2022). Evaluation of effect of black seed (N. Sativa) on lipid profile markers of Alloxan- induced diabetic Wistar rats. IDOSR Journal of Experimental Sciences. 7(1):112-125.

50. AmatuChisom S., Nwaka Chinyere S. and Nwaka Andrew C (2022). Evaluation of effect of black seed (N. sativa) on oxidative stress markers of Alloxan induced diabticwistar rat. IAA Journal of Biological Sciences. 8(1):164-177.

51. Moneme, Emeka C. and Nwaka, Andrew C. (2023). Anti-Hemorrhoid Effect of Ethanol leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum on Croton oil induced hemorrhoid in rats. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences. Volume 1 Issue 1

52. Ezenwa, Chinelo, Nwaka, Andrew C and Okafor, Okechukwu (2024). Comparative study on the phytochemical constituents, antioxidants vitamins and haematological parameters in phenlhydrazine –induced anaemia in Wistar rats. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences. Volume 2 Issue 1
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