Name
Dr. Mary Esien Kooffreh
DepartmentGenetics and Biotechnology
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Mary Esien Kooffreh
Dr Mary Esien Kooffreh, a staff in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, was employed by the University 21st March 1991. She was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in Human Genetics in 2016. She holds a B.Sc. degree in Biology (Genetics) awarded by the University of Calabar in 1989, a Masters degree in Genetics and Cell Biology and PhD in Zoology (Human Genetics) from the University of Ibadan 1995 and 2012 respectively, Nigeria. She is an Associate Professor of Human Genetics and belongs to many professional Bodies that include American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG), Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN), Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Organization of Women in Science (OWSD), University of Calabar Institutional Biosafety Committee amongst others. She has attended many academic local and international conferences and workshops where she presented papers. She has successfully mentored many undergraduate and post graduate students. She has also published scholarly articles in both local and International journals. Dr Kooffreh has also held other position of responsibilities including the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology Examination Misconduct Committee between 2005 and 2006, Faculty of Science Representative to faculty of Allied Medical Sciences (2012-2013), Acting Head of Department of Genetics and Biotechnology (2013-2015), Graduate School Vetting Officer (2018- to date) and by election became the Sub- Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences (2016 – 2018), Deputy Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences, 2018- to date. She is happily married.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Army Children School, Akim Barracks, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1979 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Command Secondary School, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria | 1980 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc Biology (Genetics) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1985 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc Genetics and Cell Biology | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 1994 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| PhD (Human Genetics) | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2006 | 2012 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Kooffreh, M. E., Ekott, M., & Anisiobi, M. (2019). A Ten Year Review of the Monthly and Annual Incidence of Twin Births in Calabar and Ogoja Towns, Cross River State, Nigeria. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences. February, 7(2), 46–50 | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Ekott, M., James, C. P., & Ozoje, M. (2019). Human AGT mutations in Pre-Eclamptic Women in Calabar, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research, 4(2), 62-67. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Duke, R., Ephraim, N., & Umoyen, A. (2019). Retinoblastoma Susceptibility Gene (Rb1) Polymorphism Among Children In Calabar, Nigeria. European Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Medical Research, 6(2), 16-19. | |
| Duke, R., Kooffreh, M., Umoyen, A. J., & Ephraim, N. (2019). Mutation Analysis of the RB1 Gene in Nigerian Children with Retinoblastoma. Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research, 4(1), 5-10. | |
| Kooffreh M. E., Okon, E. A., Ekerete, E. E., & Simon, I. (2019). In Silico Analysis of the Protein Structure of Tumor Suppressor Genes in Humans. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 4(2), 37-42 | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Umoyen, A. J., Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Ekerette, E. E., Etukudo, O. M., Okon, E., Eze, E., Ephraim, N., Abraham, S. O., Effiong, N. M., Ozoje, M. O., & Duke, R. (2018). Analysis of CYP1B1 Gene Mutations Spectrum in Families with Open-Angle Glaucoma in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17(4), 1-12. | |
| Duke, R., Kooffreh, M. E., Umoyen, A. J., Ekerette, E. E., Etukudo, O. M., Eze, E., Okon, E., Ephriam, N., & Ozoje, M. (2018). A Pilot Study on Human CYP1B1 Gene Mutations in Three Cases with Primary Congenital Glaucoma in Calabar: Benefits for Disease Management. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 27(3), 1-10 | |
| Kooffreh, M., Duke, R., Umoyen, A. J., & Ozoje, M. (2017). Mutations of The Human CYP1B1 Gene in patients with Primary Childhood Glaucomas in Nigeria. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(1), 97-100. | |
| Kooffreh, M., Udensi, O., & Umoyen, A. J. (2017). Modifying and adapting a plant-based DNA extraction protocol for human genomic DNA extraction: a cost effective approach. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 23, 1-4. | |
| Kooffreh, A. E., Duke, R., Umoyen, A. (2017). A G to C mutation in the CRYGD gamma crystallin gene associated autosomal dominant congenital cataract in Calabar. Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(59), 31-34. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Kooffreh, M. E., Etta, H. E. Ushie, B. B. Echea, E., & Ozoje, M. (2017). In silico Analysis of BRCA1 Gene and its Phylogenetic Relationship in some Selected Domestic Animal Species. Trends Bioinform., 10(1), 1-10. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., & Abasiodiong, M. G. (2016). Differences in Blood Pressure Levels and Its Association with Obesity Indices among Traders in Watt Market Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria. Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 4(7), 565-570. | |
| Okon, E., Kooffreh, M. E., Umoyen, A. J., Chukwurah, P. N., Nwankpa, E. M., & Nwagu, K. E. (2016). Sequence Retrieval And Analysis: A Useful Tool In Bioinformatics – A Review. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 3(1), 76-83. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V. Kooffreh, M. E.,Udensi, O. U.,Ekerette, E. E., Ashishie, L. A., & Ozoje, M. O. (2016). Multivariate-Based Genetic Diversity Analysis of Three Genotypes of Nigerian Local Chickens (Gallus domestica) Human Journals, 5(2), 1-12. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E, Offor, J. B. Ekerette, E. E., & Udom, U. I. (2016). Prevalence of tuberculosis in Calabar, Nigeria: a case study of patients attending the out patients Department of Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital, Calabar. Saudi Journal of Health Sciences, 5(3), 130-133. | |
| Kooffreh, M., & Ajagu, C. E. (2015). Distribution of ABO/RH-D blood groups and morphogenetic traits in Calabar Municipality. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 19(1-2), 1-7 | |
| Edu, N. E., Agbor, R. B., & Kooffreh, M. (2015). Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth performance of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis)Hook Fil. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and life Sciences, 4(10), 29-32. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Ekaluo, U. B., Kooffreh, M. E., Okolo, C. M., Ekpo, P. B., & Ogbonna, N. C. (2015). Unveiling the Genetic Diversity in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Fingerprinting Technique. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences, 9(5),187-197. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Ikpeme, E. V., Ekerette, E. E., & Eyo, N. O. (2015). Evaluating the Prevalence of Five Genetic Traits of simple Inheritance in Association with the Distribution Pattern of ABO and Rhesus Phenotypes among Families in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Med. Sci., 15(4), 185-191. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Ekot, M., & Ekpoudom, D. O. (2014). The Prevalence of Pre- Eclampsia Among Pregnant Women In The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Saudi Journal of Health Sciences, 3(3), 133-136. | |
| Kooffreh, M., & Ogar, P. I. (2014). Sex ratio at birth (Multiple and singleton) in General Hospital, Calabar between 2006-2012. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 9(1-2), 1-7. | |
| Kooffreh, M., Umoyen, A. I., & Ejarogan, O. (2014). Human parasitaemia levels and its association with Haemoglobin genotype and blood groups among blood donors. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 9(1-2), 8-14 | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., & Anumudu, C. I. (2014). P. Lava Kumar. Insertion/Deletion polymorphism of the Angiotensin Converting enzyme (ACE) gene and the risk of hypertension among residents of two cities, South-south Nigeria. Advanced Journal of Biomedical Research, 3, 118 | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Anumudu, C. I., Akpan, E. E., Ikpeme, E. V., & Kumar, L. (2013). A study of the M235T variant of the angiotensinogen gene and hypertension in a sample population of Calabar and Uyo, Nigeria. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 14, 13-19. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Anumudu, C. I., Duke, R., & Okpako, E. C. (2013). P. Lava Kumar. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor A1166C gene polymorphism and essential hypertension in Calabar and Uyo cities, Nigeria. Indian Journal of Human Genetics, 19(2.213), 213-218. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., & Anumudu, C. I. (2013). Increased plasma Angiotensinogen levels and its association with the M235T gene polymorphism and hypertension in Calabar and Uyo cities, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 03(26), 15-18. | |
| Kooffreh, M. & Nwaeze, B. A. (2013). The influence of ABO Phenotypes on Malaria infections in cord blood (placenta) and pregnant women in General Hospital Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 8(1-2), 8-12 | |
| Kooffreh, M., & Odey, O. G. (2013). Human Sex ratio at birth (Multiple and single birth) in Ogoja, Cross River State. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 8(1-2), 13-19. | |
| Ugboma, H. A., Koofreh, M., & Nwuche, C. A. (2011). Gender differences in student’s knowledge of HIV/ AIDS – related topics and facts in the Niger Delta. Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research, 3(1), 20-22. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U. B., Kooffreh, M. E., & Udensi, O. (2011). Phytochemistry and heamatoloical potential of Ethanol seed leaf and pulp extract of Carica papaya (Lin) Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4(06), 408-411 | |
| Duke, R., Kooffreh, E., & Umoyen, A. (2011). The Epidemiology of Congenital Primary Glaucoma: The Calabar Experience. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 11(2), 36-40. | |
| Duke, R., Kooffreh, M., & Peter, R. (2011). Clinical Presentation of retinoblastoma in Children seen in a tertiary hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 11(2), 70-74. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., & Anumudu, C. I. (2010). Polymorphism of atrial natriuretic peptide hormone and hypertension in residents of Calabar and Uyo, Nigeria. International J. of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 5, 181-186. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E., Anumudu, C. I., & Akpan, E. E. (2009). Angiotensin II type 1 receptor A1166C gene polymorphism and essential hypertension in the Efiks of Calabar. International J. of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 4, 154-161 | |
| Kooffreh, M., Nwuche, C. A., & Ugboma, H. A. (2008). Prevalence of HIV Infection among school students in two cities in south-south Nigeria. Port Harcourt Medical Journal, 2(3), 253-256. | |
| Kooffreh, M. E.,, Ikor, E. B., & Okpako, E. C. (2007). Extraction and physicochemical characterization of oil and proximate composition of Poga oleosa seeds. International J. of Nat and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 2(1), 23-28 | |
| Bisong, F. E., Kooffreh, M. E., & Okougbo, O. (2004). Analysis of Surface Water Pollution Sources and quality change in Ikpoba River, Benin City. Journal of Geographic Thoughts (JOGET), 6(1-2), 13-27. | |
| Mosuro, A. A, Bakare, A. A, Kooffreh, M. A., & Ngenwi, A. A. (1999). Genetic Safety Evaluation of Pesticides using the Allium cepa assay. J. Cyto. Genet., 34(2), 173-182. | |
| Kooffreh. M. (1999). Cytogenetic Effects of Glyphosate and 2:1 Metolachlor: Atrazine on root tip of Allium cepa. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5(3), 317-321. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV diagnosis in Screening and Confirmatory Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde. Cameroon. | 2001-11-05 | 2001-11-30 | ||
| 12th International Congress on Human Genetics with ASHG Montreal, Canada | Genetic polymorphism associated with hypertension in a sample population of Calabar and Uyo. | 2011-10-11 | 2011-10-15 | |
| 36th Annual Genetics Society of Nigeria Conference. University of Calabar, Calabar | 2012-10-15 | 2012-10-18 | ||
| International conference of the African Society for human Genetics (AfSHG) Accra. Ghana | Genetic association study between Angiotensin Converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism and essential hypertension among residents of two cities, South-south Nigeria. | 2013-05-19 | 2013-05-21 | |
| International conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, NABDA | Increased plasma Angiotensinogen levels and its association with the M235T gene polymorphism and hypertension in Calabar and Uyo cities, Nigeria. | 2013-08-26 | 2013-08-30 | |
| 23RD World Congress of Dermatology- Vancouver, Canada | Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma: Disfiguring Facial Tumours in Two Unrelated Nigerian Families | 2015-06-08 | 2015-06-06 | |
| Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) South-South Conference/Workshop in Uyo, Nigeria, | A G to C mutation in the CYRGD gamma crystalline gene associated autosomal dominant congenital cataract in Calabar. | 2015-10-05 | 2015-10-08 | |
| the XXIII RD World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics, Toronto, Canada | Su9 Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Gene Val66Met Polymorphism in Patients with Mood Disorder in Calabar, Nigeria; A Case-control Study | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-20 | |
| National Biosafety Conference at Godfrey Nwokoye University, Thinkers Corner, Enugu | Mutations in the Human CYP1B1 Gene and its Association with Primary Childhood Glaucoma in Nigeria. | 2015-11-25 | 2015-11-27 | |
| National Biosafety Conference at 3Js Hotel Jabi, Abuja. | 2016-11-09 | 2016-11-10 | ||
| Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Conference. FUT, Minna. Niger state. | Mutations in the retinoblastoma susceptibility (RB1) gene and its association with retinoblastoma patients in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2017-08-27 | 2017-08-30 | |
| Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Conference. Federal University of Technology, Minna. Niger state | Mutations in the retinoblastoma susceptibility (RB1) gene and its association with retinoblastoma patients in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2017-08-27 | 2017-08-30 | |
| Genetics Society of Nigeria in Collaboration with the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. | Retinoblastoma Susceptibility gene mutation among children in Calabar, Nigeria | 2018-12-09 | 2018-12-13 | |
| six weeks online Course on Genetic Counselling organized by the Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences | 2019-06-17 | 2019-07-22 | ||
| A Two day workshop on Proposal(Grant) Writing at the Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Calabar, Calabar. | 2019-07-23 | 2019-07-24 | ||
| Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Conference, Conference Centre International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Idi- Ose, Ibadan | 2019-08-18 | 2019-08-22 | ||
| International Conference/Workshop of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) South- East Zone | Mutation analysis of the Angiotensinogen (AGT) gene mutation in pregnant women in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2019-08-19 | 2019-08-20 | |
| Genetics Society of Nigeria Conference. Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos Akoka-Yaba | Mutations of the CRYGD crystalline gene in three case parent triads of Dominant Congenital Cataract in Calabar | 2019-10-07 | 2019-10-11 | |
| American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) Houston | Angiotensinogen Gene Mutations in Eclamptic Women in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2019-10-15 | 2019-10-19 |