CHIKEZIE CHIDIMMA CLARIBEL

RESEARCH INTREST

My research scope cut across Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Microbiology with special interest in medicinal plants, antibiotics producing microbes and ethno-medicinal therapy for different malignancies.

TEACHING AREAS

Biology, Population Genetics, Cytogenetics, Evolution, Human Genetics, Microbial Ecology

• Udochukwu,E.M. Omoghie,C.C. Chikezie and O.C. Udinyiwe (2014).The Role of Bacteria in the Mineralization of Diesel –Based Engine Oil .Online Link : < www.ijpsi.org < papers >Volume 3 (7)>.

• Udochukwu Ugueri, E.M.Omoghie, C. Chikezie and O.C.Udinyiwe. Mineralization of Diesel –Based Engine Oil by Fungi Isolated from selected workshops in Benin City, Nigeria 2014: Online link: www.ijpsi.org >papers >volume 3 (8)>.

• Udochukwu, U., C.Chikezie and P.G.Olannye (2017).Comparative biosurfactants production by Actinomycetes isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soil, Plastic Enriched composting waste soil and Ikpoba river sediments in Benin City. Nigeria society of Microbiology Journal, (32); 48-52.

• Godwill Azeh Engwa,Friday Nweke Nwalo, Claribel Chidimma Chikezie, Christie Oby Onyia,Opeolu Oyejide Ojo,Wilfred Fon Mbacham and Benjamin Ewa Ubi (2018).Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T Polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population. BMC Medical Genetics: online link, https://doi.org/10.1186/s-018-0601-1.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• Attended international conference organized by Nigeria ministry of foreign affairs on climate change: effect and implication in Nigeria, 2012.

• Attended 26th annual international conference organized by biotechnology society of Nigeria; theme: biotechnology, a mechanism for creating jobs and investment. Opportunities in a growing economy. Sponsored by Monsanto, Consortium for the Board of Life, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB), National Biotechnology Agency Development Agency (NABDA) and Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, (BSN), 2013.

• Presented a paper during the 2nd international conference on biotechnology and national development (ICOBAN) organized by Godfrey Okoye university Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu Nigeria; theme: biotechnology, climate change and poverty reduction.
• Attended and presented a paper during the first Renewable Energy International conference at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Title of paper presented: Microbial Waste Conversion and Comparative Biogas Production as a Renewable Energy Source from the Rumen content of Cow and the Intestinal Waste content of Pigs.
• Attended Annual International conference organized by Microbiology Society of Nigeria held on 19^th-23^rd September 2016 at University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

• Participated in 1^st International conference on Global Warming, Climate change Mitigation and Nuclear and Nuclear Threats organized by department of Physics and Geosciences Godrey Okoye University, Enugu, 1-3^rd march 2018.

SEMINAR/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• Member of the resource crew that carried out the laboratory session during the International workshop in biotechnology organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria, Labs and research carried out include DNA Bar coding of tropical plant and animals in South Eastern Nigeria, DNA finger printing and Forensic studies, 2013.

• Attended pre-conference Molecular Biology workshop organized by Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in collaboration with Jena Bioscience, Germany, 2015.

• Attended Premier Workshop on Advanced Techniques in molecular Biology organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu in collaboration with Applied Biotech International Nigeria Limited and Biotechnology Development Foundation. Theme: Operationalizing your Molecular Biology Laboratory; the role of molecular skills acquisition held on 18-22 July, 2016.

STAFF PROFILE INFORMATION

NAME: CHIKEZIE CHIDIMMA CLARIBEL

DEPARTMENT: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

RESEARCH INTREST

My research scope cut across Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Microbiology with special interest in medicinal plants, antibiotics producing microbes and ethno-medicinal therapy for different malignancies.

TEACHING AREAS

Biology, Population Genetics, Cytogenetics, Evolution, Human Genetics, Microbial Ecology

SELECTIVE PUBLICATIONS

• Udochukwu,E.M. Omoghie,C.C. Chikezie and O.C. Udinyiwe (2014).The Role of Bacteria in the Mineralization of Diesel –Based Engine Oil .Online Link : < www.ijpsi.org < papers >Volume 3 (7)>.

• Udochukwu Ugueri, E.M.Omoghie, C. Chikezie and O.C.Udinyiwe. Mineralization of Diesel –Based Engine Oil by Fungi Isolated from selected workshops in Benin City, Nigeria 2014: Online link: www.ijpsi.org >papers >volume 3 (8)>.

• Udochukwu, U., C.Chikezie and P.G.Olannye (2017).Comparative biosurfactants production by Actinomycetes isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soil, Plastic Enriched composting waste soil and Ikpoba river sediments in Benin City. Nigeria society of Microbiology Journal, (32); 48-52.

• Godwill Azeh Engwa,Friday Nweke Nwalo, Claribel Chidimma Chikezie, Christie Oby Onyia,Opeolu Oyejide Ojo,Wilfred Fon Mbacham and Benjamin Ewa Ubi (2018).Possible association between ABCC8 C49620T Polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian population. BMC Medical Genetics: online link, https://doi.org/10.1186/s-018-0601-1.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• Attended international conference organized by Nigeria ministry of foreign affairs on climate change: effect and implication in Nigeria, 2012.

• Attended 26th annual international conference organized by biotechnology society of Nigeria; theme: biotechnology, a mechanism for creating jobs and investment. Opportunities in a growing economy. Sponsored by Monsanto, Consortium for the Board of Life, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB), National Biotechnology Agency Development Agency (NABDA) and Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, (BSN), 2013.

• Presented a paper during the 2nd international conference on biotechnology and national development (ICOBAN) organized by Godfrey Okoye university Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu Nigeria; theme: biotechnology, climate change and poverty reduction.
• Attended and presented a paper during the first Renewable Energy International conference at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Title of paper presented: Microbial Waste Conversion and Comparative Biogas Production as a Renewable Energy Source from the Rumen content of Cow and the Intestinal Waste content of Pigs.
• Attended Annual International conference organized by Microbiology Society of Nigeria held on 19^th-23^rd September 2016 at University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

• Participated in 1^st International conference on Global Warming, Climate change Mitigation and Nuclear and Nuclear Threats organized by department of Physics and Geosciences Godrey Okoye University, Enugu, 1-3^rd march 2018.

SEMINAR/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• Member of the resource crew that carried out the laboratory session during the International workshop in biotechnology organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria, Labs and research carried out include DNA Bar coding of tropical plant and animals in South Eastern Nigeria, DNA finger printing and Forensic studies, 2013.

• Attended pre-conference Molecular Biology workshop organized by Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in collaboration with Jena Bioscience, Germany, 2015.

• Attended Premier Workshop on Advanced Techniques in molecular Biology organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu in collaboration with Applied Biotech International Nigeria Limited and Biotechnology Development Foundation. Theme: Operationalizing your Molecular Biology Laboratory; the role of molecular skills acquisition held on 18-22 July, 2016.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Chikezie Chidimma Claribel, is an assistant lecturer in the department of Biological sciences, faculty of Natural and Applied sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the University of Port Harcourt, Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology and currently a doctor of philosophy postgraduate student in molecular biology at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria. A lover of research and education thus have carried out several researches in different areas of interest.