KELECHI UZOMA OSUOCHA Email: [email protected] Mobile: +2348064236466, +2348091221337

CAREER OBJECTIVE: A research Biochemist seeking results-oriented Institution that seeks an ambitious and career conscious individual, where acquired education and skills will be utilized towards continuous growth and advancement. PERSONAL DATA: Date of Birth 9th June, 1982 Nationality Nigerian State of Origin Imo L.G.A Aboh Mbaise Contact Address Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal University of Lafia Nasarawa State Marital Status Married

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES University Uturu 2013 - 2016 Uturu 2010 - 2013 Abia State University, Uturu 2001 - 2005 Uzunorji Comm.Sec. School 1992 - 1998 Uzunorji Central School 1986 - 1992

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES PhD in Biochemistry 2016 M.Sc in Biochemistry 2013 B.Sc in Biochemistry 2005 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) 1998 First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) 1992

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WORK EXPERIENCE (A) Teaching

Lecturer I, Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal University of Lafia Nasarawa State 2019 to date

Lecturer II, Department of Biochemistry, 2016 to 2019 College of Medicine Gregory University Uturu Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Gregory University Uturu. 2015 to 2016

Research assistant, Associate Prof. Iwueke Laboratory Wethdral Road, Owerri, 2015 to date

Obiayima Secondary School, Delta State (NYSC placement) 2007-2008 Biology/Chemistry Teacher

Nigerian Bottling Company, Aba, Abia State (Industrial Training) 2003

(B) Research interest Molecular basis of diseases/medicinal plant Toxicology and environmental Biochemistry

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES

▪ The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) ▪ Member, Science Association of ▪ Chemical Society of Nigeria

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. ▪ Member, organizing committee 2017 South East zonal conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, Imo State. CONFERENCES ATTENDED /CONFERENCE PAPERS

▪ Majesty Duru, Chima-Ezika Okechi, Agomuo Emmanuel, Amadi Benjamin, Odika Prince, and Osuocha Kelechi. Fatty acid composition and sensory evaluation of “Nduduagworagwo” a local food of Akokwa people in Imo State, Nigeria. Paper

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presented at 2012 NSBMB South-East zonal conference, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Abstract published in the conference book of abstracts. p.13.

▪ M. Duru, A. Ugbogu, B. Amadi, P. Odika, O. Chima-Ezika , J. Anudike, and K. Osuocha. Chemical constituents of Buchholzia coriacea seed. Paper presented at the 35th Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical Society of Nigeria tagged Heartland 2012. Abstract published in the conference book of abstracts. p. 113.

▪ Agomuo, Emmanuel A; Duru, Majesty K.C; Amadi, Benjamin A; Amadi, Chioma T; Onuoha, Nchekwube, L and Osuocha Kelechi. Assessment of “Nduduagworagwo”, a traditional recipe of Akokwa people in Ideato North L.G.A of Imo State, Nigeria on body weight and some biochemical parameters. Paper presentation at 2012 NSBMB conference, in University of Calabar, Nigeria. Abstract published in the conference book of abstract. P 13.

▪ Duru M., Akubugwo E.I., Njoku S., Odika P and Osuocha K.U. Influence of cigarette smoking and moderate beer consumption on selected biochemical indices in male volunteers. Paper presented at 2014 NSBMB South- East zonal conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. Abstract published in the book of abstract. P 41

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1.Osuocha K.U., Chukwu E.C., Ezekwe A.S. (2018). Soil quality assessment and phyto- accumulation potentials of selected edible vegetables around Ntigha solid waste dump. Journal of Scientific Agriculture. 2(2):14-25 2. Osuocha, K.U., Okafor, I J and Nweke,E.O (2018). Evaluation of the mineral and vitamin compositions of leaves of Alchornea cordifolia and Thaumatococcus daniellii. Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry , 3(4): 1-6 3.Osuocha, K. U., Ewa, O. , Nweke, E. O. , Ejiofor, D. C.and Njoku, P (2018). Studies on the lipid profiles of Wistar rat models treated with aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Alchornea cordifolia and Thaumatococcus daniellii. Modern Health Science; 1,( 2):46-49 4 Osuocha K U, Chukwu E C, Ugbogu E A, Atasie O C ., Ogbonna C E (2016). Effects of quarry mining activities on the nutritional composition of edible vegetables in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 4(5):467-474.

5.Osuocha K.U.,Okereke S.C Chukwu E.C (2016). Seasonal impact of quarry mining effluent discharge impacted soils on growth parameters and phytochemical constituents of edible vegetable. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 9(Suppl 1): 886-903.

6.Osuocha K. U., Akubugwo E. I., Chinyere G. C., Ugbogu A. E(2016). Seasonal impact on phyto-accumulation potentials of selected edible vegetables grown in Ishiagu quarry mining effluent discharge soils. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 8(5):12-19.

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7.Osuocha K.U., Akubugwo E.I., Chinyere G. C., Ugbogu E A.(2015).Seasonal impact on physicochemical characteristics and enzymatic activities of Ishiagu quarry mining effluent discharge soils. International Journal of Current Biochemistry Research, 3(4): 58- 69.

8.Osuocha, K.U., Chukwu, E.C, Ezekwe, A.S, Imo C, Solomon U.C.,Ibe C., IkpoJ.C (2014). Heavy metal bioaccumulation of selected tuber crops from Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. 5( 2): 136-140.

9.Osuocha, K.U., Akubugwo E.I., Chinyere G.C., Ezekwe A.S., Duru M.K., Nwaogu L.A (2013). Effects of mining effluent contaminated soil treated with fertilizers on growth parameters, chlorophyll and proximate composition of Cucurbita pepo vegetable. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 3(9):1-8. 10.Osuocha, K.U., Okereke S.C.,Ezekwe A.S., Chukwudorou S., Chukwu E.C.,(2013). Impact of quarry effluent discharge on heavy metal, chlorophyll, vitamin and proximate composition of selected vegetables from Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy, 3(9): 7-12

11. Duru, M. K.C., Amadi, B.A., Lele, K.C., Osuocha, K., Anudike, J.C., Chima-Ezika, Okechi, R. (2012): Toxic effects of Carica papaya bark on body weight, some biochemical parameters and haematology. Journal of Biokemistri, 24 (2): 67-71.

12. Chibuike I., Reginald A.O., Solomon U.C., Ifeanyi A.O., Conrad J.,Chinenyenwa J.N., Nnadozie J., Osuocha K.U (2013).Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus(MRSA) isolated from healthy inhabitants of Uturu rural communities, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Natural Science Research, 3(10):85-91 13.Akubugwo, E.I., Osuocha K.U., Nwaogu, L.A., Chinyere, G.C.,(2013) .Studies on bioaccumulation of heavy metals and selected minerals from mining effluent contaminated soil treated with fertilizers into Cucurbita pepo vegetable.Advances in Applied Science Research, 4(4):190-195.

14.Akubugwo E.I., Osuocha K.U., Chinyere G.C, Nwaogu L.A. (2013). Physicochemical and Enzymatic Activities of Mining Effluent Contaminated Soil from Ishiagu Ebonyi State, South—East, Nigeria (2013). Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 3(8):10-15

15.Chinyere G.C., Nwankwo, T.N., Osuocha, K.U (2013).Studies on Soil Anions, Cations and Enzyme Activities of Waste Petroleum Product Dumpsites at Mgbunjuku Port- Harcourt, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Environmental Toxicology And Food Technology.6(3):46-51.

16 Chinyere G.C.,Obisike E.S., Ugbogu A.E., Osuocha,K.U (2013).Studies on municipal

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solid waste dumping on soil anions, cations and selected enzymes activities at Njoku Sawmill waste dumpsite, Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 6:774-783.

17.Chibuike Ibe., Conrad C.J.,Chinedu, Imo., Osuocha, K.U., Monday U.O. (2013). Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of Psidium guajava and Aloe Vera. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4(3): 397-406.

18.Ekeleme, U.G.,Nwachukwu, N.C., Ogodo, A.C., Nnadi, C.J.,Onuabuchi, I.A., Osuocha, K.U (2013). Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and associated changes in liver enzymes in Wistar Rats. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 7(12):156-162.

19 Imo C.,Uhegbu F.O., Imo C.K.,Ifeanacho N.G., Osuocha K.U., Ibe C (2013). Acute administration of aqueous extract of Garcina kola on daily blood glucose level and selected biochemical indices in longevity wistar albino rats. International Journal of Microbiology and Mycology, 1(2): 7-12

20 Okereke S .C, Elekwa I, Osuocha K. U, Chukwudoruo C.S.(2014) Preliminary phytochemical screening and gas chromatographic FID evaluation of Garcinia kola seed extracts. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2 (6): 115-119.

21 Ezekwe, A.S., Elekwa, I.., Osuocha, K. U (2014) Hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and body weight effects of unripe pulp of Carica papaya using diabetic Albino rat model. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2 (6):109-114.

22 Okereke S.C.,Osuocha K.U., Chukwudoruo C.S (2014). GC-FID Evaluation and invitro antioxidant activities of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract. International Journal of Current Biochemistry Research, 2(2): 29- 36.

23.Ezekwe A.S., Elekwa I., Osuocha K.U. (2014). Changes in histological and liver function assessment of unripe pulp of Carica papaya using diabetic albino rat model. International Journal of Bioscience., 5(2): 126-13.

24.Eze S.O, Ukaogo P.O, Obike. I.A, Egedeuzu C.S., Osuocha K.U (2014). Heavy metal contamination in Amaogwugwu river from the headstream to the downstream Ohuhu, Abia State. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 4 (14):6-10.

25.Chinyere G.C., Osuocha K.U., Imo Chinedu (2015).Influence of Lokpa cattle market wastes on agricultural soil quality. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 9(5): 390-395.

26.Akubugwo E.I., Chinyere G.C ., Osuocha K.U (2015).Comparative assessment of active and abandoned quarry sites in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Biochemistry Research, 3(1):44-49.

27,Chinyere G. C, E. I. Akubugwo ., K. U. Osuocha (2015).Seasonal impact of palm oil mill effluents (POME) on dumpsites physicochemical parameters and selected enzyme activities in Isuikwuato area, Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Biochemistry Research,3(4): 70- 79.

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28. Chinyere G.C., Osuocha K.U ., Offor C.E ., Ugbogu A.E(2016). Seasonal impact of cassava mill effluents (C M E) on dumpsites physicochemical parameters and selected enzyme activities in isuikwuato area, Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 4( 6): 4-14.

29.Chinyere G.C., Ikpoh J.C ., Osuocha K.U (2015).Serum lipid profile and liver enzymes of rats fed Lagenerai sphaerica (Wild bottle gourd) supplemented diet. International Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2(2): 28-36.

30.Akubugwo E.I.,Obi I.K., Osuocha K.U (2016).Assessment of nutritional status of preschool age children in Abia North district of Nigeria. International Journal of Nutritional Sciences, 1(1):1-7.

31.Akubugwo E.I., Elebe E.U., Osuocha K.U (2016).Studies on the impact of crude oil exploration on soil quality and crops grown in Kpean community in Khana L.G.A Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology.3(1): 44-50.

32.Chinyere G. C., Chima Ezika O. R.., Osuocha K. U (2017). Studies on soil quality indices and agricultural functionality potentials of Ariara market solid waste dumpsite Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Scientific Agriculture, 1: 372-377

33.Chukwu E.C.,Osuocha K.U., Ezekwe A.S (2017).Hepatotoxic assessment of Picralima nitida seeds supplemented diet in wista rats. Journal of Medicinal Herbs and Ethnomedicine 3:26-30.

34.Chukwu E.C., Osuocha K.U., Uhegbu F.O (2018). Nutrient composition and selected biochemical effect of Cindoscolus acconitifolius leaf extracts in male albino rats. Journal of Forensic Research 9(1)4 -9. 35. Onuoha, O. U., Osuocha, K. U., Chukwu E.C (2018). Phytochemical profiling, Hypolipidemic , Haematological and body weight effects of Acanthus Montanus leaf extracts in male and female albino rats.. European Journal of Experimental Biology,8(5:30):1-8 36. Chukwu, E.C.. Osuocha, K. U., Iwueke, A.V (2020). Phytochemical profiling, body weight effect and antihypercholesterolemia potentials of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extracts in male albino rat. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 12(2): 19- 27,

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REFEREES:

Prof. C.I Ogbonnaya Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Abia State University, Uturu. Phone: +2347030164214. Email: [email protected]

Prof . F.O Uhegbu. Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu. Phone: +2348035426500 Email: [email protected]

Associate Prof. A.V Iwueke Department of Biochemistry, PAMO University of Medical Sciences. Rivers State Phone: +2348107512480 Email: [email protected]

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