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ITODO, SUNDAY EWAOCHE
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Science, College of
Medicine and Health Sciences, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria
(+234) 8029869531| [email protected] |
SUMMARY
A health enthusiast with extensive knowledge and skills in systems health that few others can match. He has
been published by Baze University, Abuja, as one of the leading scientists in the field of natural medicine. He
has four degrees across the Medical fields, including a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology. He is a medical expert,
researcher, advocate, and a Biomedical scientist, seeking a position where his intuitive and systems
understanding can contribute to the overall health.
KEYWORDS
Functional foods | Marine antimicrobial | Drug development |Medical Microbiology | Teaching |
Pharmaceuticals| Molecular biology | i.m, iv, sc, ip injection| Herbal medicine | Project Management|
Intravenous Line Setup
| phlebotomy | Microscopy| ELISA| | Oral gavage| Tumor inoculation| Western Blot| Histology |Gross
pathology| Tissue culture| GC-MS| GraphPad Prism| Team player |AI| Immunohistochemistry.
EXPERIENCE
University Lecturer | Baze University, Abuja |
02/2022 – Present
 Lectured across three different departments (Microbiology, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Science).
 Lectured Post graduate students on Bioethics and Biosafety & Chemotherapy and Antibiotic
 Designed and delivered comprehensive lectures, lab sessions, and seminars on Medical
Microbiology,Immunology, Salutogenesis, Human gut microbiome, Molecular systems of herbs etc, ensuring
alignment with current scientific advancements and industry standards.
 Developed and updated course materials, including syllabi, presentations, and lab manuals, to enhance
student understanding and engagement
 Conducted cutting-edge research in the field of Medical Microbiology, focusing on antimicrobial resistance,
Marine antimicrobial, pathogenic microorganisms, and innovative diagnostic techniques
Associate Lecturer | Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State | 04/2018 - 09/2021
 Lectured undergraduate students of the department of Medical Laboratory science.
 Provided academic and career guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students, supporting their
development and helping them achieve their professional goals.
 Supervised student research projects and theses, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
 Monitored the setup and maintenance of microbiology laboratories, ensuring compliance with safety
regulations and quality control standards.
 Collaborated with colleagues across departments to promote interdisciplinary learning and research
initiatives
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Lecturer: | John Adda College of Health Technology Otukpo| Benue State| 09/2011 - 2012
 Lectured Reproductive Health and Histopathology.
 Assisted in the training of pharmacy technician.
 Trained students and staff in proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and the use of advanced
histological equipment.
Pharmacy Manager | DumJos Pharmacy| Jos, Plateau State | 02/2009 - 09/2011
 Drug procurement, drug dispensing, stock taking and the general management of the pharmacy.
 Assisted in making certain that patients receive the medication specified on the prescription. Safely dispensing
medications and counselling patients on medication use
 Kept patients records in both paper and electronic formats.
 Provided exceptional patient care by counseling patients on medication use, potential side effects, and drug
interactions
 Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, ensuring a high level of customer
satisfaction and loyalty.
 Monitored the daily operations of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with regulatory
standards.
Quality Control Manager: | Halamin Chemical Nigeria Limited | Abuja| 11/2011 - 04/2014
 Maintained good manufacturing practices in herbal medicines production
 Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control procedures and protocols to ensure the safety,
efficacy, and consistency of herbal drug products.
 Monitored routine testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using
advanced analytical techniques
 Conducted regular audits and inspections to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and
safety in the laboratory.
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Stayed updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in herbal drug quality control.
Laboratory Manager |Isemed Diagnostic Limited | Abuja| 12/2011 - 04/2015
 Coordinated day-to-day laboratory operations.
 Fostered a culture of continuous learning and excellence by orienting new hires and training over 15
laboratory members in aseptic techniques, cell culture, and animal study methodologies, facilitating a
seamless integration into the research team.
 Presented results in lab meetings, department-wide seminars, and national/international conferences.
Project Manager | Hajo Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Initiative|Abuja | 09/2013 - Present
 Collaborated with African Union and African Liver Patients’ Association in the procurement of hepatitis B
vaccine in Lafia LGA, Nasarawa State
 Ensured all activities and programs comply with relevant local, national, and international regulations
and guidelines.
 Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure the integrity, safety,
and effectiveness of the NGO's programs and services.
 Procurement and maintenance of vaccines in the cold chain.
 Monitored regular evaluation activities, including site visits, audits, and data reviews to ensure
compliance with internal and external standards.
 Infectious diseases (hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, etc.) awareness creation
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 Advocacy for the prevention of viral hepatitis and other non-communicable diseases
 Sales of hospital and laboratory equipment
EDUCATION
PhD in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology) | Niger Delta University| Wilberforce Island|
Nigeria|02/2022
Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology| University of Calabar| Calabar| Nigeria|08/2017
Associate in Medical Laboratory Science in Histopathology and Cytopathology|Federal School of Medical
Laboratory Science|Jos|Nigeria|09/2011
Bachelor of Science Hon in Microbiology| University of Agriculture| Makurdi| Nigeria|05/2008
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists’ of Nigeria
World Hepatitis Alliance
African Liver Patients’ Association
World patients’ Alliance
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STUDENTS SUPERVISED
I have successfully supervised 3 MSc students in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology).
AWARDS/GRANTS
AMOUNT
YEAR
Gilead Inc. Hepatitis Grant in 3 LGA, Cross River State
USD 30 000 2014-2015
Gilead Inc. Hepatitis Grant in 15 LGA, Cross River State
USD 50 000 2017-2020
EXTERNAL THESIS EXAMINATION
I have examined four (3) MSc theses.
EDITORIAL SERVICES
Reviewed over fifty (50) articles across different journals (Web of Science Researcher (ID: AFL-1029-2022):
1. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
2. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
3. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
4. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
5. European Journal of Medicinal Plants
6. Asian Food Science Journal
7. Advances in Research
8. Asian Oncology Research Journal
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9. South Asian Journal of Parasitology
10. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
11. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports
12. Microbiology Research Journal International
13. Journal of Advances in Microbiology
14. Microbiology Research Journal International
15. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
16. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
17. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
18. Journal of Advances in Microbiology
19. Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases
20. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
21. Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
22. International STD Research & Reviews
23. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology
24. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health
25. International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health
26. Asian Hematology Research Journal
27. Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
28. Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice
29. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research
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CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Association of medical Laboratory Scientists’ of Nigeria AGM Abuja
2. African hepatitis Alliance, conference, Abuja
3. African Liver patients’ Association summit, shamelsheik
4. African Liver patients’ Association summit, Cairo
5. World Hepatitis Alliance summit, Glasgow
6. Congreso International LABIOFAM
2024
2024
2017
2016
2015
2012
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Undergraduate Level Coordination: Coordination of the departmental undergraduates' activities at Baze
University.
Faculty Examination Officer Responsible for the collation of continuous assessment test results and final
examination results of all eight departments that constitute the faculty of Allied Health Sciences
SELECTED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
(21 total published articles; first author of 11 articles and corresponding author of 17; 60+ citations)
(*=corresponding author)
1. Itodo SE*, Alade T, Pius OI, Lusa HY, and Tatfeng YM (2023). Effects of Physicochemical Properties on the
South-South Estuaries’ Microbial Community Structure. East African Journal of Health and Science. Link:
https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.6.1.1110
2. Itodo SE*, Paul IO (2023). Detection of mecA and PVL-Resistant Genes in Staphylococcus aureus from Clinical
Samples in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences
3. Itodo SE, Yashim NA and Lusa HY (2023). Antimicrobial Resistance: A Misuse or Overuse of Antibiotics?
International Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research And Analysis
4. Itodo SE*, Alade TO, Pius OI, Lusa HY, Yashim NA, Ogunkoya OF, and Tatfeng YM (2023). Bioactivity
potential of aquatic bacterial metabolites against clinical isolates sourced from the south-south zone of Nigeria
estuaries. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
5. Itodo SE* (2021). The interconnection between masks and oral health. Health Science Journal . Link:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350075722...
6. Itodo SE*, Yibala IO, Tolulope A (2021). A Personalized and precision medicine framework in the treatment
of pre-existing conditions in coronavirus disease. Journal of Human Virology
7. Itodo SE*, Amali ED, Iquo BO and Emmanuel E (2017). Assessing the haematological/Chemical pathological
properties of a polyherbal formulation on liver
Fibrosis. Research Journal of Microbiology
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8. Itodo SE*, Otu-Bassey IB and Umeh EU (2017). Frequency of Bacterial Species Associated with Nosocomial
Infection among Health Care Personnel in
Nigeria. Journal of Microbial Experiment
9. Itodo SE*, Otu-Bassey IB, Margaret N and Utsalo S. J. (2016). Prevalence and eligibility for treatment of
chronic hepatitis B infection among prison inmates and female sex workers in Calabar. British Microbiology
Research Journal
10. Itodo SE*, Steve K.O, E. U. Umeh, Amodu B and Musa DE (2014). Phytochemical Properties and Staining
Ability of Red Onion (Allium cepa) Extract on Histological Sections. Journal of Cytology and Histology
11. Itodo SE*, Otu-Bassey IB and Cecil K (2016). Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C
Antibody in Abuja Municipal Area Council FCTNigeria the North-Central Geopolitical Zone. Journal of hepatitis
research
12. Alade TO, Itodo SE*, Lawani- LE and Oladapo O (2022). Molecular Detection of NDM and VIM Genes in
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Clinical Samples in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Current Research in
Bacteriology
13. Tolulope A, Itodo SE*, Ibemologi A (2021).UreC and ZapA virulence genes amplification in clinical specimen
of Proteus mirabilis in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Experimentation
14. Alade TO, Itodo SE*, Oluwayemisi AO and L. Deborah (2020). Molecular Detection of Mycological Content
in Ready to Eat Garri in Bayelsa State. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
15. Alade TO; Itodo SE*; Ebidor- Lawani GA and Tatfeng Y.M (2019). PfcrtK76T and Pfmdr 1 Resistance Genes in
Post Chloroquine Era in South South Region of Nigeria. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health
16. Otu-Bassey IB, Itodo SE*, Blessing FO; and Usang AI (2017). Microbial Contamination of House Hold
Refrigerators in Calabar Metropolis-Nigeria. American Journal of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease
17. Y. I. Oboma, A. A. Ngokere, Y. M. Tatfeng, S. I. Musa, I. A. Ibrahim, S. E. Itodo A. B. Abdu (2021). Molecular
Detection and Typing of Cervical Human Papillomavirus in a Selected Population in Bayelsa State: Comparison
with the National and International Trend and Clinical Significance. Biotechnology Journal International
18. Bisi B, Wael A, Akinniyi F, Ewaoche SI (2021). The Virology of COVID-19 and Quinine – Quinine in COVID-19.
Journal of Immunological Techniques and Infectious diseases
19. Bisi B, Patrick S, Temitope A, Chinedum PB, Adewale A-S M-O, Wael A, Olayinka K, Niyi F, Ewaoche SI, et al.
(2022).Telling the COVID-19 Story – An Overview of Our COVID-19 Study Protocols and Research at Livewell
Initiative LWI and Global Public Health University GPHU. European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
20. Bisi B, Wael A, Akinniyi F, Ewaoche SI (2022).The Use of 4-Aminoquinolines as Treatment for COVID-19
Infection in PCR-Positive Tested Patients: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy
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21. Alade TO , Itodo SE* and Udefi N(2024). Class 1 Integron (Inti1) Gene In Gram Negative Multi-Drug Resistant
Bacteria Isolated From Clinical Samples In Bayelsa State, Nigeria. RAS Medical Science Journal
BOOKS
Itodo SE. Nigerian case study on patient care concept and integrated health. (2017). Lambert Academic
Publishing (Germany) ISBN: 978-3-330-03761-8
Itodo SE. A systems approach to vitalism, Vaccines and Microbes. Edited by Professor Innocent Agbo Adikwu,
PhD. (Sterling, Scotland, UK).ISBN: 978-978-57887-1-6
Itodo SE. A practical guide to Pharmaceutical drugs versus Healing foods. Edited by Dr. Aishatu Shehu, PhD.
(Pharmacology and Therapeutics, ABU; Pharm D, Uniben). In the press.
REFERENCE
Available upon request.
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