Ugwuja, Emmanuel Ike is a Professor of Clinical/Medical Biochemistry with bias in Nutrition and Toxicology. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Mater of Science degree in Chemical Pathology both from the University of Ibadan and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University. As a trained Scientist with diverse backgrounds, he services Departments of Chemical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Science and Biochemistry; his parent Department, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students. He was a former Examination Officer, Department of Chemical Pathology, former Postgraduate Coordinator in the Department of Biochemistry, Head of Department of Chemical Pathology, Enugu State University College of Medicine, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Ebonyi State University and former Senate Committee on Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS), Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He currently heads the Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Medicine and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State and the Chairman, SUMAS Senate Committee on Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS). He has supervised 4 PhD and 6 Master students. He belongs to a number of Professional Associations including Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS, UK), West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT), and Society for Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Nigeria (SBCTN). He is a reviewer to reputable journals including Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, Trace Elements, Annals of Medical and Health Science Research, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. He heads the Nutrition and Toxicology Research Team at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. His current project involves investigating the use of nutrients and functional foods in mitigating heavy metal toxicity. He has over 72 scholarly articles in national and international peer-reviewed Journals. He is happily married to his heartthrob; Ijeoma and the marriage is blesses with children
| Course of Study | Name of Institutions | Educational Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Biochemistry | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria | Ph.D. |
| Chemical Pathology | University of Ibadan | M.Sc. |
| Biochemistry | University of Ibadan | B.Sc. |
| Experience | Start year | End Year |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Nutrition & Toxicology, State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State | 2023 | Date |
| Professor of Nutrition & toxicology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Professor of Clinical Biochemistry (Nutrition & Toxicology), Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Professor, Nutrition & Toxicology, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2015 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2015 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Lab. Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2-15 |
| Lecturer I, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2007 | 2010 |
| Lecturer II, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2004 | 2007 |
| Assistant Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2002 | 2004 |
| Publication Name | Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Onyebuchi F Orinya, Joseph Uche Odo, Benjamin Okechukwu, Benjamin E Onah, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja, Kizito Akachukwu Agu, Daniel Orieke. (2025). Milk Supplementation Ameliorates Lead-induced Hepatic Injuries through Improvement in Liver Functions and Hematology. Journal of Experimental and Molecular Biology | https://doi.org/10.47743/jemb-2025-220 | 2025 |
| 2. Ekuma E, Oko A, Ugwuja E, Eluu S, Ubaoji K, Nwangwu S, Ibeabuchi C, Ugwuanyi C, Umeigbo S. (2025). Evaluation of Justicia secunda as broiler phytogenic growth promoter. Babcock Univ. Med. J. 8(1): 35-45 | https://doi.org/10.38029/babcockuniv.med.j..v8i1.484 | 2025 |
| 3. Obaji Deborah Ginika, Ugwuja Emmanuel Ike, Obiekwe Uchechukwu , Oko Augustine Okpani and Obaji Obinna Victory. (2024). Histopathologic effect of lead and cadmium and the mitigating effect of standard metal chelator and spice mixture. Journal of Biological Research & Biotechnology (Bio-Research) 22 (2): 2383-2394 | https://bio-research.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/151 | 2024 |
| 4. Nweze, V. E., Nnamdi, O. B., Ugwuja, E. I., Franklin Chinwe, I., Alfred Olisa, N., Harrison Ezebuilo, E., Godwin, V. O., & Onwuchekwa, O. (2024). Protective Potentials of Tomatoes Puree on Inflammation and Neurological Damages Caused by Calcium Carbide Intakes in Rats. Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, 3(4), 1285–1292 | https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4216 | 2024 |
| 5. Felix Osei-Boakye, Charles Nkansah, Samuel Kwasi Appiah, Gabriel Abbam, Charles Angnataa Derigubah, Boniface Nwofoke Ukwah, Victor Udoh Usanga, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja , Ejike Felix Chukwurah. Self-reported high-risk behavior among first-time and repeat replacement blood donors; a four-year retrospective study of patterns | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308453 | 2024 |
| 6. Obaji, Deborah Ginika, Ugwuja Emmanuel Ike and Obaji Obinna Victory. (2023). Toxicity of Lead and the Current Chelation Therapies Using Natural Products: A Review. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Toxicology, 2 (3): 19-21 | 2023 | |
| 7. Agu PC, Afiukwa CA, Orji OU, Ezeh EM, Ofoke EM, Ogbu CO, Ugwuja EI and Aja PM. Molecular docking as a tool for the discovery of molecular targets of nutraceuticals in diseases management | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40160-2 | 2023 |
| 8. Johnson TO, Adegboyega AE, Ojo OA, Yusuf AJ, Iwaloye O, Ugwah-Oguejiofor CJ, Asomadu RO, Chukwuma IF, Ejemi SA, Ugwuja EI, Alotaii SS, Albogami SM, Batiha GES, Rajab S and Conte-Junior CA. A computational approach to elucidate the interactions of chemicals from Artemisia annua targeted toward SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibition for COVID-19 treatment. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022; 15:(9): 907583. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.907583. | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.907583/full | 2022 |
| 9. Alum EU, Ibiam UA, Ugwuja EI, Aja PM, Igwenyi IO, Offor CE, Orji OU, Aloke C, Ezeani NN, Ugwu-PC O, Egwu CO. (2022). Antioxidant Effect of Buchholzia coriacea Ethanol Leaf Extract and Fractions on Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Albino Rats: A Comparative Study. Slovenian Veterinary Research , 59 (1): 31-45 | https://www.slovetres.si/index.php/SVR/article/view/1150 | 2022 |
| 10. Ugwuja EI, Ugwu NC and Erejuwa OO. Effect of Oral Calcium Supplementation after Lead Exposure on Blood Lead Levels and Haematological Parameters in Albino Rats. EBSU Journal of Nature 2021; 2(2): 12-24 | 2021 | |
| 11. Aja PM, Agu PC, Ezeh EM, Awoke JN, Ogwoni HA, Tusubira Deusdedit, Ekpono EU, Igwenyi IO, Alum EU, Ugwuja EI, Ibiam UA, Afiokea CA and Abayomi EA. Prospect into therapeutic potentials of Moringa oleifera phytocompounds against cancer upsurge: de novo synthesis of test compounds, molecular docking, and ADMET studies. Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021; 45:99 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00554-6 | 2021 |
| 12. Aloke C, Ibiam UA, Orji OU, Ugwuja EI, Ezeani NN, Aja PM, Obasi NA. Anti-arthritic potential of ethanol and aqueous extracts of stem bark of Cleistopholis patens on complete Freund's adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine 2021; 12(1): 28-34 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31606270/ | 2021 |
| 13. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu HE, Ikaraoha IC. Serum lead and calcium among adults and pregnant women in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. EBSU Science Journal 2020; 1(1): 27-35 | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349454832_Serum_Lead_and_Calcium_among_Adults_and_Pregnant_Women_in_Ebonyi_State_South_East_Nigeria | 2020 |
| 14. Ugwuja EI, Nweze V, Ikaraoha IC, Ohayi SR. Zinc ameliorates lead toxicity by reducing body Pb burden and restoring Pb-induced haematological and biochemical derangements. Toxicology Research and Application 2020; 4: 1–11 | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2397847320956562 | 2020 |
| 15. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu CH, Ikaraoha IC, Aniagolu MO. Association of Life Style and Sociodemographic Parameters with Plasma Heavy Metals in Apparently Healthy Adult in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2020, 14(7): BC01-BC06 | https://www.jcdr.net/ReadXMLFile.aspx?id=13832 | 2020 |
| 16. Ugwuja EI, Ekpono E, Ikaraoha IC. Effects of Co-administration of Calcium And Spices on Renal Function Parameters of Lead Exposed Rats. Journal of Experimental Research 2019, 7: 2 | http://www.er-journal.com/papers/Ugwuja_2019_June_7_2_51-57.pdf | 2019 |
| 17. Aloke C, Uzuegbu IE, Ogbu PN, Ugwuja EI, Orinya OF and Obasi IO. Comparative assessment of heavy metals in drinking water sources from Enyigba Community in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2019; 13(4): 149-154. | https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJEST/article-full-text/A5279F360553 | 2019 |
Ugwuja, Emmanuel Ike is a Professor of Clinical/Medical Biochemistry with bias in Nutrition and Toxicology. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Mater of Science degree in Chemical Pathology both from the University of Ibadan and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University. As a trained Scientist with diverse backgrounds, he services Departments of Chemical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Science and Biochemistry; his parent Department, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students. He was a former Examination Officer, Department of Chemical Pathology, former Postgraduate Coordinator in the Department of Biochemistry, Head of Department of Chemical Pathology, Enugu State University College of Medicine, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Ebonyi State University and former Senate Committee on Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS), Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He currently heads the Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Medicine and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State and the Chairman, SUMAS Senate Committee on Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS). He has supervised 4 PhD and 6 Master students. He belongs to a number of Professional Associations including Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS, UK), West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT), and Society for Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Nigeria (SBCTN). He is a reviewer to reputable journals including Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, Trace Elements, Annals of Medical and Health Science Research, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. He heads the Nutrition and Toxicology Research Team at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. His current project involves investigating the use of nutrients and functional foods in mitigating heavy metal toxicity. He has over 72 scholarly articles in national and international peer-reviewed Journals. He is happily married to his heartthrob; Ijeoma and the marriage is blesses with children
| Course of Study | Name of Institutions | Educational Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Biochemistry | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria | Ph.D. |
| Chemical Pathology | University of Ibadan | M.Sc. |
| Biochemistry | University of Ibadan | B.Sc. |
| Experience | Start year | End Year |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Nutrition & Toxicology, State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State | 2023 | Date |
| Professor of Nutrition & toxicology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Professor of Clinical Biochemistry (Nutrition & Toxicology), Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Professor, Nutrition & Toxicology, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki | 2015 | 2023 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2015 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2015 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Lab. Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2010 | 2-15 |
| Lecturer I, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2007 | 2010 |
| Lecturer II, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2004 | 2007 |
| Assistant Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2002 | 2004 |
| Publication Name | Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Onyebuchi F Orinya, Joseph Uche Odo, Benjamin Okechukwu, Benjamin E Onah, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja, Kizito Akachukwu Agu, Daniel Orieke. (2025). Milk Supplementation Ameliorates Lead-induced Hepatic Injuries through Improvement in Liver Functions and Hematology. Journal of Experimental and Molecular Biology | https://doi.org/10.47743/jemb-2025-220 | 2025 |
| 2. Ekuma E, Oko A, Ugwuja E, Eluu S, Ubaoji K, Nwangwu S, Ibeabuchi C, Ugwuanyi C, Umeigbo S. (2025). Evaluation of Justicia secunda as broiler phytogenic growth promoter. Babcock Univ. Med. J. 8(1): 35-45 | https://doi.org/10.38029/babcockuniv.med.j..v8i1.484 | 2025 |
| 3. Obaji Deborah Ginika, Ugwuja Emmanuel Ike, Obiekwe Uchechukwu , Oko Augustine Okpani and Obaji Obinna Victory. (2024). Histopathologic effect of lead and cadmium and the mitigating effect of standard metal chelator and spice mixture. Journal of Biological Research & Biotechnology (Bio-Research) 22 (2): 2383-2394 | https://bio-research.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/151 | 2024 |
| 4. Nweze, V. E., Nnamdi, O. B., Ugwuja, E. I., Franklin Chinwe, I., Alfred Olisa, N., Harrison Ezebuilo, E., Godwin, V. O., & Onwuchekwa, O. (2024). Protective Potentials of Tomatoes Puree on Inflammation and Neurological Damages Caused by Calcium Carbide Intakes in Rats. Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, 3(4), 1285–1292 | https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4216 | 2024 |
| 5. Felix Osei-Boakye, Charles Nkansah, Samuel Kwasi Appiah, Gabriel Abbam, Charles Angnataa Derigubah, Boniface Nwofoke Ukwah, Victor Udoh Usanga, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja , Ejike Felix Chukwurah. Self-reported high-risk behavior among first-time and repeat replacement blood donors; a four-year retrospective study of patterns | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308453 | 2024 |
| 6. Obaji, Deborah Ginika, Ugwuja Emmanuel Ike and Obaji Obinna Victory. (2023). Toxicity of Lead and the Current Chelation Therapies Using Natural Products: A Review. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Toxicology, 2 (3): 19-21 | 2023 | |
| 7. Agu PC, Afiukwa CA, Orji OU, Ezeh EM, Ofoke EM, Ogbu CO, Ugwuja EI and Aja PM. Molecular docking as a tool for the discovery of molecular targets of nutraceuticals in diseases management | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40160-2 | 2023 |
| 8. Johnson TO, Adegboyega AE, Ojo OA, Yusuf AJ, Iwaloye O, Ugwah-Oguejiofor CJ, Asomadu RO, Chukwuma IF, Ejemi SA, Ugwuja EI, Alotaii SS, Albogami SM, Batiha GES, Rajab S and Conte-Junior CA. A computational approach to elucidate the interactions of chemicals from Artemisia annua targeted toward SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibition for COVID-19 treatment. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022; 15:(9): 907583. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.907583. | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.907583/full | 2022 |
| 9. Alum EU, Ibiam UA, Ugwuja EI, Aja PM, Igwenyi IO, Offor CE, Orji OU, Aloke C, Ezeani NN, Ugwu-PC O, Egwu CO. (2022). Antioxidant Effect of Buchholzia coriacea Ethanol Leaf Extract and Fractions on Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Albino Rats: A Comparative Study. Slovenian Veterinary Research , 59 (1): 31-45 | https://www.slovetres.si/index.php/SVR/article/view/1150 | 2022 |
| 10. Ugwuja EI, Ugwu NC and Erejuwa OO. Effect of Oral Calcium Supplementation after Lead Exposure on Blood Lead Levels and Haematological Parameters in Albino Rats. EBSU Journal of Nature 2021; 2(2): 12-24 | 2021 | |
| 11. Aja PM, Agu PC, Ezeh EM, Awoke JN, Ogwoni HA, Tusubira Deusdedit, Ekpono EU, Igwenyi IO, Alum EU, Ugwuja EI, Ibiam UA, Afiokea CA and Abayomi EA. Prospect into therapeutic potentials of Moringa oleifera phytocompounds against cancer upsurge: de novo synthesis of test compounds, molecular docking, and ADMET studies. Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021; 45:99 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00554-6 | 2021 |
| 12. Aloke C, Ibiam UA, Orji OU, Ugwuja EI, Ezeani NN, Aja PM, Obasi NA. Anti-arthritic potential of ethanol and aqueous extracts of stem bark of Cleistopholis patens on complete Freund's adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine 2021; 12(1): 28-34 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31606270/ | 2021 |
| 13. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu HE, Ikaraoha IC. Serum lead and calcium among adults and pregnant women in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. EBSU Science Journal 2020; 1(1): 27-35 | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349454832_Serum_Lead_and_Calcium_among_Adults_and_Pregnant_Women_in_Ebonyi_State_South_East_Nigeria | 2020 |
| 14. Ugwuja EI, Nweze V, Ikaraoha IC, Ohayi SR. Zinc ameliorates lead toxicity by reducing body Pb burden and restoring Pb-induced haematological and biochemical derangements. Toxicology Research and Application 2020; 4: 1–11 | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2397847320956562 | 2020 |
| 15. Ugwuja EI, Uro-Chukwu CH, Ikaraoha IC, Aniagolu MO. Association of Life Style and Sociodemographic Parameters with Plasma Heavy Metals in Apparently Healthy Adult in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2020, 14(7): BC01-BC06 | https://www.jcdr.net/ReadXMLFile.aspx?id=13832 | 2020 |
| 16. Ugwuja EI, Ekpono E, Ikaraoha IC. Effects of Co-administration of Calcium And Spices on Renal Function Parameters of Lead Exposed Rats. Journal of Experimental Research 2019, 7: 2 | http://www.er-journal.com/papers/Ugwuja_2019_June_7_2_51-57.pdf | 2019 |
| 17. Aloke C, Uzuegbu IE, Ogbu PN, Ugwuja EI, Orinya OF and Obasi IO. Comparative assessment of heavy metals in drinking water sources from Enyigba Community in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2019; 13(4): 149-154. | https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJEST/article-full-text/A5279F360553 | 2019 |
