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Name

Prof. Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro

Department

Medical Laboratory Science

Designation

Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Prof. Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro

Motivating and talented professor of chemical pathology extremely knowledgeable in clinical toxicology, Immunology and cancer research, driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Consistently striving to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners. Exceptional track record of research success with multiple published articles and excellent at incorporating modern technology into materials covered.


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Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu, Edmund Richard Egbe, Uloma Opara Osuoha, Paul Columba Inyang-Etoh, Sunday Jeremiah Offor, Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro (2017). Falciparum malaria associated changes in biochemical indices in children. J Me d A l l i e d S c i 7 ( 1 ): 29-33.
IK Isong, I Eze-Bassey, ZA Okhormhe, CAO Usoro, DC Okpokam (2016) The Effect ofProlactin, Total Antioxidant Capacity, Antisperm Antibodies andthePresence of Chlamydia trachomatis IgGinFertile and Infertile Women inCalabar, Nigeria IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 1(15): 63-68.
IK Isong, ZA Okhormhe, I Eze-Bassey, DC Okpokam, CAO Usoro (2016) Levels of prolactin, progesterone, estradiol, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone in infertile women in Calabar, Nigeria International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gyneacology 5(3): 803-807.
RM Gali, IE Bassey, AE Udoh, CAO Usoro, CM Chama, UO Akpan (2016). Thyroid function determinants in cord blood of Nigerian neonates International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 4 (1): 33-37.
Egbe Edmund Richard, Nsonwu-Anyanwu Augusta Chinyere, Offor Sunday Jeremaiah, Usoro Chinyere Adanna Opara, Etukudo Maise Henrieta, Egbe Deborah Ifeoma (2016).Cement Dust Exposure and Perturbations in some Elements, Lung and Liver Functions of Cement Factory Workers. Journal of toxicology, 1-8.
Agu Chidozie Elochukwu, Usoro Chinyere Opara, Nsonwu Augusta Chinyere, Offor Sunday Jeremiah (2016). Anthropometric Parameters, Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Index of Plasma as Predictors of Cardiovascular Risks among Obese Subjects living in Calabar, Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 4(5A):1471-1478.
Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C, Egbe, E. R, Offor, S. J, Usoro, C. A. O,Alago, C. V, Ebiese, D. O.(2016) Thyroid function and oxidative stress indices in type 2 diabetics in Calabar metropolis. Oxidant and Antioxidants in Medical science. 5(2): 156-162.
Nsonwu-Anyanwu, A. C, Egbe, E. R, Offor, S. J, Adeola, S, Usoro, C. A. O, Ogundipe, S. (2016). Thyroid Function And Some Biochemical Indices In Male Active Smokers In Calabar Metropolis.)Journal of Chemical Health Risks. 6(4): 269–280.
Egbe, Edmund Richard, Nsonwu-Anyanwu, Augusta Chinyere, Offor, Sunday Jeremaiah, Usoro, Chinyere Adanna Opara, Etukudo, Maise Henrieta, Egbe, Deborah Ifunanya (2016). Element Content of Surface and Underground Water Sources around a Cement Factory Site in Calabar, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Toxicology.
Agu Chidozie Elochukwu, Usoro Chinyere Opara, Nsonwu Augusta Chinyere, Offor Sunday Jeremiah, Orji Oliver Chukwuma (2016). Evaluation of tumor necrosis factor alpha, insulin, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance among obese participants living in Calabar, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Medical Research.
IE Bassey, RM Gali, IA Ogbolu, OE Essien, CAO Usoro, AU Emeribe (2015). Serum and Salivary Cortisol Levels in Diabetics Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 9 (7):
Bassey IE, Ogbolu IA, Gali RM, Essien OE, Usoro CAO (2015).The effect of glycaemic control on cortisol levels in Type II diabetics in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Borno Medical Journal, 12 (1): 9-15
Nsonwu-Anyanwu Augusta Chinyere,Egbe Edmund Richard, Offor Sunday Jeremaiah, Usoro Chinyere Adanna Opara (2015).Glycemic control, micronutrients and some metabolic enzyme activity in type 2 diabetes. Int J Res Med Sci. 3(10): 2757-2764
Euphoria C. Akwiwu, Chinyere A.O. Usoro, Josephine O. Akpotuzor, Maisie H. Etukudo (2015). Occupational Health and the Impact of Long-Term Formaldehyde exposure on Health Professionals in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of natural science research, 5(22): 10-15.
Euphoria C. Akwiwu, Chinyere A.O. Usoro, Josephine O. Akpotuzor, Maisie H. Etukudo (2015). Hepatic functions of persons occupationally exposed to formaldehyde in Calabar, Nigeria. Advances in Life Science and Technology, 38: 64-69.
ChinyereAdannaOparaUsoro , *Iya Eze Bassey, Essien O. E, Adolphus Ogbebor, Marcus AsuquoInyama. (2014).Gamma-glutamyl transferase in diabetic individuals with the metabolic syndrome in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Sciences (Scialert), 14(2): 60 – 67.
Gali, R. M, Udoh, A. E., Usoro, C. A. O., Bassey, I., Chama C. M. (2014). Growth hormone, prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone levels in cord blood of healthy new born.Nigerian Biomedical Science Journal Vol. 10 (3):56-60.
Gali RM, Udoh AE, Usoro CAO, Chama CM, Bassey IE, Mamza YP. (2014). Determination of growth hormone, testosterone and estradiol in cord blood at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Borno Medical Journal, 2014, 11 (2):92 – 97.
Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro, *IyaEze Bassey, 2Ekvvere Okon Essien TE Bassey (2014). Gamma-glutamyl Transferase in Diabetic Individuals with the Metabolic Syndrome in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Med. Sci 14 (2): 60-67
G Archibong, IE Bassey, AE Udoh, CAO Usoro (2014). Variations in serum androgens and estradiol in prostate disorders in calabar. Asia-pacific journal of clinical oncology, 10: 63-63.
Aniebetabasi S. O., Chinyere A. O. Usoro., Augusta C. Nsonwu-Anyanwu, Edmund R. Egbe, John U. Ekott, Anthony Usoro (2013) Adiponectin and Cardiovascular risk factors in relation with glycaemic control in Type 2 diabetics. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 1(4): 563-570
Amah U. K., Ahaneku J. E., Usoro C. A. O., Ezeoke A. C. J., Okwara J. E., Amah A. K., Etukudo M. H., Okwara E. C., Amah B. C. (2011). Comparative Study of C-Reactive Protein and other Biochemical Parameters in patients with Hepatitis B and Malaria in Calabar, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. 26(109-112)
Iffen, T. S., Efobi, H., Usoro, C. A. O., Udonwa N. E. (2010). Lipid Profile of HIV-Positive Patients Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar-Nigeria. World Journal Medical Sciences, 5 (4): 89-93.
Iffen, T. E. and Usoro, C. A. O. (2009). The effect of ethanolic extract of Laporteaovalifolia plants growing in Calabar on antioxidant status of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Global Journal of Pharmacology, vol 4(1): 01-05
27 Usoro, I. N., *Omabbe, M.C., Usoro, C. A. O. and *Nsonwu, A.C. (2009). Calcium inorganic phosphates, alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase activities in breast cancer patients in Calabar, Nigeria. African Health Sciences.Vol 10(1): 9
Okon, M. E., Usoro, C. A. O. and Egbe E. R. (2008). The impact of smoking habit on blood ascorbic acid levels in smokers in Calabar. Nigerian Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 17 (2): 1-4.
Usoro, C. A. O.,Onyeukwu U C, Nsonwu, A. C. (2007). Biochemical bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women in Calabar Municipality. Asian journal of Biochemistry 2(2):130-133
Usoro C. A. O, Adikwuru C.C, Usoro I. N, & Nsonwu A. C. (2006). Lipid profile of Postmenopausal women in Calabar, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 5(1), 79-82.
Nsonwu A. C, Usoro C.A.O.Etukudo M. H, &UsoroI. N. (2006). Glycemic control and serum and urine levels of Zinc and Magnesium in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 5(1), 75- 78.
Usoro C. A. O, Echeji D. O, Usoro I. N, Nsonwu A. C. (2006). Glycemic control and serum Retinol and Beta carotene levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Malaysian journal of Nutrition, 12(1): 55-65.
Nsonwu A. C, Usoro C.A. O. Etukudo M. H, & Usoro I. N. (2006). Influence of Age, Gender and Duration of Diabetes on Serum and Urine Levels of Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium and Chromium in Type 2 Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. TürkBiyokimyaDergisi [Turkish Journal of Biochemistry - Turk J Biochem] 2006; 31 (3); 108–95.
Usoro, C. A. O., *Ughwumiakpo, A. O, Nsonwu, A. C. (2006). Lipid profile of sickle cell patients in Southern Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 6(1): 80-83.
Usoro, C. A. O., *Igbo C. A, Nsonwu, A. C. (2006). The efficacy of moderate alcohol consumption on serum lipid in man. Global journal of Medicine Nigeria, 5(2):79-82
Egbe E.R., Usoro C.A.O., Icha B.E., Ntui I (2006). Prevalence of Nitrate and nitrites inurine of SchistosomaHaematobiuminfected subjects in Adim, Cross River State. Global journal of Medical Sciences, 5(1):21-23
Ikaraoha C. I, Usoro C.A.O, Igwe C.U. Nwobu,G.O., MokogwuA.,Thomas D. H., Okwara J.E, Ukaegbu Q.O.(2005).Does Pregnancy actually affect serum calcium and inorganic phosphate levels? Shiraz E-Medical Journal, 6:1-2.
Usoro C. A. O, Ibiang I. L, Usoro I. N, Etukudo M. H, & Nsonwu A. C.(2005). Nitrate and Nitrite content of bore hole water and packaged water samples in Calabar metropolis. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 5(1), 7-10.
Ibanga I. A, Usoro C.A. O, & Nsonwu A. C. (2005). Glycemic control and Mean Corpuscular Fragility in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal 14(3), 304-306.
Usoro C. A. O, Agukpaha V. I, & Nsonwu A. C (2005). Testosterone levels in hypertensive Nigerian Men. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry. 30(4), 285-289.
Nsonwu A. C, Usoro C.A. O. Etukudo M. H, & Usoro I. N. (2005). Serum and Urine Chromium and Magnesium Levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition.11 (2):133-142
Nsonwu A. C, Usoro C.A.O, Etukudo M. H, & Usoro I. N.(2005).Cadmium and Lead content of water bore holes and packaged water samples in Calabar metropolis. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 5(1), 33-36.
Nsonwu A. C, Usoro C. A. O, Etukudo M. H, &UsoroI. N. (2004). Serum and urine levels of Zinc and Selenium in Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 13(1), 17-22.
Ntui, Iya, Usoro C. A. O.,Udoh, A. E. (2003), A Review of Recent Advances in HLA and Tissue Typing. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine 3 (2): 5-11.
Usoro C. A. O,Udoh A. E, Ntui I., (2003), Biochemical changes in serum of protein energy malnourished children following dietary protein repletion Global Journal of pure and Applied Science ,9(1):43-46
Usoro C. A. O., Nsonwu, A. C. Ntui, I (2003). Serum total cholesterol and body mass index in dysmenorrhea. Global journal of pure and applied science 2(2), 153-155.
Udoh A. E, Usoro C.A.O, Essien O E, & Ntui I (2003). Antihypertensive agents induced unfavorable changes in serum cholesterol profile in hypertensive patients in Calabar. Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences, 12(1): 32-46.
Usoro, C. A. O.,Epoke, J. Nnaji J. O, Udoh A. E. (2000). Serum bilirubin as an indicator for degree of parasitaemia in malaria children in Calabar. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine 2 (2). 50-53.
Udoh A. E. Tankoua, L. B. Asindi A. A., Usoro C. A. O. (1999). Biochemically derived numerical indicators for the classification of Protein Energy Malnutrition. Global Journal of pure and applied sciences 5(2): 201-205.
Ebong, P. E. Ekanemesang U. M., Opara C. A,Archibong E. I. (1998) Serum urate, urinary sodium and potassium in pre-elasmptic pregnant women. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 4:67-70.
Udoh, A. E. Archibong, E., Odigwe, C. O., Usoro C. A. O. (1998). Gender specific differences in the cholesterol profile of Nigerian Neonates and later childhood. Many Slessor Journal of Medicine 1(1): 6-11.
Udoh, A. E., Opara, C. A.,Ekanemesang U. M., Eka, O. U., Ebong P. E. (1994) Effects of pyrimethamine on serum alkaline phosphatase and some Bone Mineral composition of young rats. Discovery and Innovation 6(4): 421-426.

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24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Calabar, Paper presented: Glycemic control and serum urine levels of Zinc and Magnesium in Diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria. 2004-11-242004-11-27
24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Calabar. Paper presented: Lipid profile of postmenopausal women in Calabar, Nigeria. 2004-11-242004-11-27
41st Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria41st Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Kano. Paper presented: Glycemic control and serum and urine Chromiumand Selenium levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar.2005-08-222005-08-27
3rd Scientific Conference and Biennial General Meeting of the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria3rd Scientific Conference and Biennial General Meeting of the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, Calabar. Paper presented: Serum and urine Chromium and Magnesium levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria.2005-11-232005-11-25
3rd Scientific Conference and Biennial General Meeting of the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, Calabar 23rd –25th November, 2005. Papers presented: Glycemic control and serum Retinol and Beta carotene levels in type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria.2005-11-232005-11-25
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer CongressUnion for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress, Washington DC. Paper presented: Calcium, Inorganic phosphates, Alkaline phosphatase and Acid phosphatase Activities in Breast Cancer Patients in Calabar, Nigeria.2006-07-082006-07-12
TWAS/BVA.NXT Biovision Alexandria 2008 ConferenceTWAS/BVA.NXT Biovision Alexandria 2008 Conference, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt. Paper presented: Glycemic control and serum and urine Chromium and Selenium levels in Type 2 diabetics in Calabar, Nigeria.2008-04-112008-04-16
UICC World Cancer CongressUICC World Cancer Congress, Geneva, Switzerland.2008-08-272008-08-31
Association of Clinical Chemists of NigeriaAssociation of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria Conference 2009-04-272009-04-27
2nd Unibadan Conference of Biomedical research, Ibadan Nigeria, July 7th- 9th, 2010. Paper presented: Chlamydial, infection, plasma peroxidation and obesity in tubal infertility.2010-07-072010-07-09
UICC World Cancer CongressUICC World Cancer Congress, Montreal, Canada.2012-08-272012-08-30
IFCC Worldlab Istanbul, Turkey. Papers presented: (i) Metabolic syndrome in prostate cancer patients in South-east Nigeria. (ii) Serum total calcium and ionized calcium in HIV positive patients in Calabar, Nigeria2014-06-222014-06-26
Women in Science and Technology for the Developing World 5th General Assembly and International ConferenceWomen in Science and Technology for the Developing World 5th General Assembly and International Conference, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Kuwait Paper presented: Cytokine profile of Nigerians with tubal infertility.2016-05-162016-05-19
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress, Paris France. Paper presented: Thyroid function and oxidative stress indices in male active Smokers.2016-10-312016-11-03