OKOLIE AMANDA CHIKAOSOLU
ASSISTANT LECTURER
A first class Biochemist seeking a challenging position in the field of clinical nutrition and human health. BABCOCK UNIVERSITY, ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry, June 2017 • CGPA: 4.07/5.0 GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, THINKERS CORNER, ENUGU. NIGERIA Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, December 2013. • CGPA: 4.56/5.0 • First Class Honours HOLY ROSARY COLLEGE, UWANI, ENUGU. West African Senior School Certificate Examination, May 2008. • Passed all nine (9) subjects COURSES TAUGHT Laboratory principles and Procedures BCH 203 General Biochemistry II BCH 202 Food And Nutritional Biochemistry BCH 421 Comparative Biochemistry BCH 456
Research Interest
RESEARCH INTEREST and RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Interested incarrying out research in the following field; Diabetology, Obesity, Maternal Malnutrition and Human Nutrition in order to contribute scientific observations and understanding of how the human system work both in the diseased and healthy state.
Proficient in biochemical/molecular techniques: gel electrophoresis, DNA and RNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, enzyme linked immunoassay kit microplate reader, spectrophotometer, cold centrifuge, Enzymatic and Hormonal assays and simple chromatography techniques.
Experienced in animal surgical procedures
Vast in data analysis softwares including graph pad prism and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).
In-depth knowledge of bio-safety regulations and training students and researchers on workplace safety
Selected Publications
PUBLICATIONS
Obiudu, I. K., Okolie, A. C., Agbafor, K. N., Unaegbu, M. E., Engwa, G. A. & Obiudu, C. V. (2015). Anti-Diabetic Property and Phytochemical Composition of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Buchholzia coriacea Seeds in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(5), 241.
Okolie, A. C., Godwill A. E., Friday, N., Akaniro-Ejim, E., Unachukwu, M., Ozofor, N., Agbafor, K. and Ubi, B. Association of Obesity and Dyslipidaemia with Type 2 Diabetes in Outpatients of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) in Enugu Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences 12 (2018) 92-99 doi: 10.17265/1934-7391/2018.02.003.
Okolie, A. C., Kale, O. E., Akinpelu, O. B., Bakare, A. A., Yusuf, F. O.,Gomba, R., Araka, D. C., Ogundare, T. O., Adebawo, O. and Osilesi, O. Five traditional Nigerian Polyherbal remedies protect against high fructose fed, streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in male wister rats. (2018) BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine. 18:160 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2225-6
Okolie, A. C., Kale, O. E. and Osilesi O. Chemoprotective effects of butanol fraction of Buchholzia coriacea (Capparidaceae) against Type 2 Diabetes and Oxidative Stress in male Wistar rats. (2019). (Bioscience Reports.39 BSR-2017-0665R1 https://doi.org/10.1042/BSR20170665
Conferences
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
4th International Conference on Biodiversity, OMICS Group, Inc., USA.
THEME: the relevance of DNA barcoding in Biodiversity and Conservation Studies in Enugu State.
Held at: Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers corner, Enugu.
Date: 13th January, 2015
Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB). 7th NSBMB South East Zonal Symposium MOUAU 2015.
THEME: Biochemistry As a Catalyst for Sustainable Agriculture, medicine and Industrial Development.
Held at: Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state.
Date: 13th – 14th August, 2015.
28TH Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in conjunction with the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Biotechnology and National Development (ICOBAND) of Godfrey Okoye University.
THEME: Biotechnology for Agro-improvement, health Management and Biodiversity Conservation
Held at: Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers corner, Enugu.
Date: 24th – 29th August, 2015.
Profile Summary/CV
Okolie, Amanda Chikaosolu
#1 Nkechinyere Crescent Amorji-Nike, Enugu. okolieamanda1@gmail.com. +234(0)8064498758.
Career Objective: A first class Biochemist seeking a challenging position in the field of clinical nutrition and human health.
Professional Experience Chemical Science Department, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria.
Assistant Lecturer, July 2017 – present
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on General Biochemistry topics such as Carbohydrates, lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids and Enzymes as well as guide students in research work.
- Compile, administer, and grade students’ class work, laboratory performance, assignments examinations.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Chemical Science Department, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria.
Examination Officer, February 2015 – present.
- Compile students’ results using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to avoid a case of missing result.
- Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments and exam scores.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions
Chemical Science Department, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, January 2015 – June 2017
- Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Attend lectures given by the professor whom I assist.
- Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
- Copy and distribute classroom materials.
National Universities Commission, Maitama, Abuja
Clerk, December 2013 – October 2014.
- Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers.
- Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
- Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
Niger Foundation Hospital And Diagnostic Centre, Enugu
Medical Laboratory Assistant, April 2012 – October 2012
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
- Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
- Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Education BABCOCK UNIVERSITY, ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry, June 2017
- CGPA: 4.07/5.0
GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, THINKERS CORNER, ENUGU. NIGERIA
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, December 2013.
- CGPA: 4.56/5.0
- First Class Honours
HOLY ROSARY COLLEGE, UWANI, ENUGU.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination, May 2008.
- Passed all nine (9) subjects
Research Interests Diabetology, Obesity, Maternal Malnutrition and Human Nutrition.
Publications Obiudu, I. K., Okolie, A. C., Agbafor, K. N., Unaegbu, M. E., Engwa, G. A. & Obiudu, C. V. (2015). Anti-Diabetic Property and Phytochemical Composition of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Buchholzia coriacea Seeds in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(5), 241.
Okolie, A. C., Godwill A. E., Friday, N., Akaniro-Ejim, E., Unachukwu, M., Ozofor, N., Agbafor, K. and Ubi, B. Association of Obesity and Dyslipidaemia with Type 2 Diabetes in Outpatients of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) in Enugu Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences 12 (2018) 92-99 doi: 10.17265/1934-7391/2018.02.003.
Okolie, A. C., Kale, O. E., Akinpelu, O. B., Bakare, A. A., Yusuf, F. O.,Gomba, R., Araka, D. C., Ogundare, T. O., Adebawo, O. and Osilesi, O. Five traditional Nigerian Polyherbal remedies protect against high fructose fed, streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in male wister rats. (2018) BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine. 18:160 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2225-6
Okolie, A. C., Kale, O. E. and Osilesi O. Chemoprotective effects of butanol fraction of Buchholzia coriacea (Capparidaceae) against Type 2 Diabetes and Oxidative Stress in male Wistar rats. (2019). (Bioscience Reports.39 BSR-2017-0665R1 https://doi.org/10.1042/BSR20170665
Conferences Attended 4th International Conference on Biodiversity, OMICS Group, Inc., USA
THEME: the relevance of DNA barcoding in Biodiversity and Conservation Studies in Enugu State.
Held at: Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers corner, Enugu.
Date: 13th January, 2015
Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB). 7th NSBMB South East Zonal Symposium MOUAU 2015.
THEME: Biochemistry As a Catalyst for Sustainable Agriculture, medicine and Industrial Development.
Held at: Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state.
Date: 13th – 14th August, 2015.
28TH Annual International Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in conjunction with the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Biotechnology and National Development (ICOBAND) of Godfrey Okoye University.
THEME: Biotechnology for Agro-improvement, health Management and Biodiversity Conservation
Held at: Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers corner, Enugu.
Date: 24th – 29th August, 2015.
Honors Certificate of Merit for an Outstanding Academic Performance, The Best Graduating Student in Biochemistry Programs 2012/2013 Session. (FCGPA 4.56). Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu.
Certificate of Merit, Third (3rd) Position in Academic Performance 2009/2010 Session. (GPA 4.55). Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu.
Skills Team-work, Excellent communication and organizational skills, People management, Emotional intelligence, Cognitive flexibility and multitasking.
Extra-Curricular
Activities Networking, volunteering and travelling.
Referees Prof. Anieke Christian Chikelu.
Vice Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
08056948248
Prof. Ganiyu Oboh
Head of Department, Biochemistry, federal University of technology, Akure, Nigeria.
07031388644
