Name
Dr. Aniekan-Augusta Okon Eyo
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Aniekan-Augusta Okon Eyo
Dr. Aniekan-Augusta Okon Eyo was employed as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar on 17th September, 2007. She rose through the ranks to Lecturer I in 2015. She has served as Departmental Examinations Officer and is currently the Unit Coordinator and Post Graduate Committee Chairman for Histopathology Unit. Dr Eyo obtained all her degrees from the prestigious University of Calabar, Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (2001), M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology/Parasitology (2006) and Ph.D degree in Medical Microbiology with bias in Public Health and Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2016). She has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Histopathology from the same University in 2018. Dr Eyo has been involved in the teaching courses at all levels and also contributing to the graduation of students in the University. Also, she has been participating actively in research and other academic activities in the University. She has successfully supervised and co-supervised over five graduate students. Dr Eyo has been actively participating in many local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia, where she has presented papers. Her scholarly contributions are published in reputable peer reviewed academic journals and book chapters. She is also the facilitator for the American Society for Microbiology Workshops in South-South region of Nigeria. Dr. Eyo is a recipient of several awards and grants. She belongs to many learned societies and professional bodies including American Society for Microbiology, Graduate Women in Science, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, amongst others. She is also an Associate of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
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| Eyo, A. O., Ekott, M. E., Ogba, O. M., & Inyang, I.J. (2018).Comparative Activity of Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller on Clinical Isolates of Candida albicans. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 13(4) Ver. III: 15-18. | |
| Eyo, A. O., Sakpaide, U. E., Ogba, O. M., & Inyang, I. J. (2018). Bacteriological Quality of Commercially Sold Yoghurt in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 17(8) Ver. 12, 41-44. | |
| Alaribe, A. A., Eyo, A. O., & Alaribe, A. A. A. (2018). Evaluation of a Software enhanced Mobile Phone based Microscope as a Teaching Tool. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 9(6), 211-215. | |
| Danjuma, Z. A., Eyo, A. O., Asuquo, A. E., & Nosano, Y. M. (2018). Antibiogram of Bacteria Associated with Urinary Tract Infections in People Living with HIV/AIDS in Jalingo, Nigeria. Calabar Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 55-63. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V., Eyo, A. O., Udonkang, M. I., & Anyanwu, S. O. (2018). Biochemical Effect of Ethanolic Root Extracts of Uvaria charmae on Liver Enzymes of Wistar Rats Infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Calabar Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 93-98. | |
| Eyo, A. O., Ibeneme, E. O., Ogba, O. M., & Asuquo, A. E. (2018). Antibacterial efficacy of the in-use dilutions of common disinfectants against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in a tertiary care hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), 13(3) Ver. II, 88-91. | |
| Pokam, T. D. B., Enoh, J. E., Eyo, A. O., Umoh, N. O., & Guemdjom, P. W. (2018). Uric acid Levels in Patients on Antituberculosis Drugs in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 7, 89-91. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Udonkang, M. I., Bassey, I. E., Eyo, A. O., Anyanwu, S. O., Asemota, E. A., & Okike, L. (2018). Hormonal Contraceptives use and the Fear of Cervical Cancer as it affects the Nigerian Population Growth. International Journal of Medical Laboratory Research, 3(1), 6-14. | |
| Enoh, J. E., Pokam, T. D. B., Eyo, A. O., Okafor, I. M., Nguedia, J. C. A., Fominyam, B. T., & Ngowe, M. N. (2017). Drug Induced Hematological Disorders in Patients on Antituberculosis Drugs in the South West Region of Cameroon. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 4(1), 155-161. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Fischer, V., Eyo, A. O., & Udonkang, M. I. (2017). Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Root Extracts of Uvaria charmae on Staphylococcus aureus. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 4(9), 10-16. | |
| Ogba, O. M., Eno, J. U., & Eyo, A. O. (2016). Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infections among Pregnant Women in a Nigerian Referral Hospital. Journal of Disease and Global Health, 6(2), 56-60. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Eyo, A. O., Anyanwu, S. O., & Amogu, K. C. (2016). Comparative Study of the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Saturated Fat on Blood Vessels (Aorta) using Albino Wistar Rat Model. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 3(10), 41-48. | |
| Eyo, O. A., & Eyo, A. O. (2015). Control of Communicable Diseases. In: Denga, D.I., (Ed.), Credible Educational Response to Current Challenges Plaguing Nigeria, Rapid Educational Publishers, Calabar, pp. 51-99. | |
| Ogba, O. M., Olorode, O. A., Eyo, A. O., & Abia-Bassey, L. N. (2015). Antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida isolated from HIV/AIDS patients presenting with lower respiratory tract infections. International Journal of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(10), 1-4. | |
| Inyang, I J., Eyo, A. O., Udonkang, M. I., & Johnson, D. O. (2015). Urothelial Neoplasia as occupational hazard among Furniture Workers in Calabar, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 14(6) Ver. VIII: 15-19. DOI: 10: 9790/0853-14681519. | |
| Eyo, A. O., Ibeneme, E. O., Pokam, T. D. B., & Asuquo, A. E. (2015) Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Clinical and Environmental Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Calabar, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 10(4) Ver. I, 9-15 DOI: 10:9790/3008-10410915. | |
| Ogba, O. M., Eyo, A. O., Edeh, E. B., & Ogugbue, M. C. (2015). Hepatitis B, Human Immunodeficiency virus and Hepatitis C virus Infections among Marriage Intending Couples in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science, 4(2), 33-38. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Eyo, A. O., Olajide, M. T., & Essien, A. W. (2014). Effects of Ethanol extract of Brassica juncea (Mustard Seeds) on Brain and Kidney Tis sues of Albino Wistar Rats. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 4(22), 75-88. | |
| Okafor, I. M., Eyo, A. O., Okon, E. A., & Akpan, P. A. (2013). Some Haematological Parameters of Tuberculous Infected Nigerians: A Study in Calabar, Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 19, 95-100. | |
| Inyang, I. J., Eyo, A. O., & Essien, A. W. (2013). Histochemical localization of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Evaluation of Two Staining Techniques in a Tertiary Hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research, 5(4), 270-273. | |
| Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Arthur, J. O., Eyo, A. O., & Usanga, V. U. (2009). Self Diagnosis as a possible Means of Diagnosing Urinary Schistosomiasis among School Children in an Endemic Community in Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Tropical Medicine. 7(1), 1-8. | |
| Eyo, A. O., Abia-Bassey, L. N., & Asuquo, A. E. (2006). A Study on Bacteriuria in Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 6(2), 67-72. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calabar Committee of Deans' Local Conference Attendance Grant to attend the 46th AMLSN Annual Scientific Conference and International Symposium, Lagos, Nigeria. | NRN 108000 | University of Calabar | 2010-09-13 | |
| University of Calabar Committee of Deans' International Conference Attendance Grant to attend the 1st International Conference on Infectious Diseases, Perak, Malaysia. | NRN 300000 | University of Calabar | 2012-12-10 | |
| TETFUND International Conference Grant to attend the 53rd ICAAC of the American Society for Microbiology, Denver, Colorado, USA. | NRN 507000 | TETFUND | 2013-09-09 | |
| UNESCO Sponsorship to attend ICAAC/ICC 2015, San Diego, California and to present a Guest Lecture at St. Cloud State University (SCSU), St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA. | USD 2000 | UNESCO | 2015-09-17 | |
| American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Student and Post-Doctoral Travel Grant to attend ASM Microbe 2016 Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. | USD 1000 | American Society for Microbiology (ASM) | 2016-06-16 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
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| 46th Annual Scientific Conference and International Symposium of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria – September, 2010. | Detection of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnant Women in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. | 2010-09-13 | 2010-09-18 | |
| 48th Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Benin, Nigeria – September, 2012. | Predictors of Compliance in Malaria Interventions in Nigeria: Strategies and Challenges in Treatment and Prevention against the Disease Burden. | 2012-09-10 | 2012-09-14 | |
| 1st International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases: Current Trends and Issues, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia – December, 2012. | Effect of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on some Haematological Parameters of Infected Nigerians: A study in Calabar, Southeast Nigeria | 2012-12-04 | 2012-12-07 | |
| 53rd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) of the American Society for Microbiology, Denver, Colorado, USA – September, 2013. | Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates producing Metallo-beta-lactamases in Hospitals in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2013-09-10 | 2013-09-13 | |
| Scientific Workshop of the West African College of Nursing (WACN) on Healthcare Associated Infections: Prevention and Control, Calabar, Nigeria – August, 2014. | Antimicrobial Resistance and Agents of Healthcare Associated Infections in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2014-08-25 | 2014-08-26 | |
| 55th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC/ICC 2015) of the American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, California, USA, September, 2015. | Emergence of IMP- and VIM-type Metallo-β-lactamase-producing Clinical Isolates of P. aeruginosa in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2015-09-17 | 2015-09-21 | |
| St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Global Leadership Academy Workshop organized by U.S. Federation of UNESCO CLUBS, CENTERS & ASSOCIATIONS, Minnesota Chapter, September, 2015. | Challenges and Prospects of Medical Microbiology Practice in the Tropics: A case study of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. | 2015-09-24 | 2015-09-25 | |
| American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, June, 2016. | The Impact of Environment and Attitude on the Burden of Intestinal Parasites among Primary School Children Living around the Creeks of Calabar South, Nigeria. | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-16 | |
| Maiden Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Cross River State Branch, June 2018. | Comparative activities of ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller on clinical isolates of Candida albicans. | 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-05 |