Federal University Oye-Ekiti
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Chinemelum Adaora Onodugo
Lecturer I
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Nutritional and Medicinal Biochemistry
Biography
Dr Onodugo, Chinemelum Adaora, is a Lecturer in the department of Biochemistry ,Faculty of Life Sciences, FUOYE. She holds a Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki and Ph.D. degree from the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti(FUOYE), with specialization in Nutritional and Medicinal Biochemistry. Her research focuses on effects of toxicants on metabolic functions in animals and developing sustainable strategies for anti plasmodium survival amongst others. Her work explores the application of microbial biofilms and biocatalytic enzymes for degradation and detoxification of environmental pollutants.
Dr. Onodugo is committed to promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, food security and public health.
Her long-term goal is to contribute to global efforts in developing nature-based solutions for toxicants ingested as food through cutting edge biotechnology.
Research Interests
My research interests focuses on Nutritional and Medicinal Biochemistry.
It centres on elucidating the mechanism of toxicants and metabolic functions.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki | 2010 |
| Master of Science Biochemistry | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki | 2018 |
| Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | 2025 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
Faculty of science International Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Effect of Rosmarinus officianalis extract on neuronal markers in calcium carbide intoxicated Wistar Rats.
Ameliorative effects of Rosmarinus officianalis extract on neuronal enzymes in the cortex of calcium carbide intoxicated Wistar Rats
Course Teaching
General Biochemistry 1
General Biochemistry 2
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Bioenergetics
Biochemical Reasoning second semester
Selected Publications
Green synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles from Khaya grandifoliola and assessment of their antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinesterase and anticancer potential
Authors: J. Akinyelu, A.O. Adeoye, L.S. Mbatha, O. Oladimeji. A.Aladetuyi. O. Ibraheem. A C. Onodugo, O.S Akinlolu
Nanochemistry Research • 2025
Open publicationPhenolic- rich extract of Citrus sinensis leaves attenuates diabetic cardiomyopathy in male wistar rats by modulating oxidative stress, hyperlipidemia and pyroptosis- related gene expression
Authors: J. Akinyelu, A.O. Adeoye, A. Aladetuyi, A.C. Onodugo, A.S. Akinlolu, J.A Falode. O.T Obafemi and T.H Fatoki
Food Chemistry Advances • 2025
Open publicationEffects of Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil on neuronal biomarkers in the cortex of rats exposed to calcium carbide.
Authors: Onodugo, C A.,Brai, B.I.C., Nwafor, M.N., Ezema, M.D., Ajah, P.M., Agu, P.C., Oyeniran, O.H, Nwagw, O.R and Chukwuejim, S
University of Nigeria Journal of multidisciplinary studies. • 2025
Effect of Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil on antioxidant enzymes in the spleen of rats exposed to calcium carbide
Authors: Onodugo, C A., Nwa for, M.N., Ezema, M.D., Ajah, P.M., Agu, P.C. and Brai, B.I.C
AJSTME • 2025
Open publicationIn silico ADME and Molecular simulation studies of pharmacological activities of phytoconstituents of Annona muricata fruit.
Authors: Iseoluwa Isaac Ajayi, Toluwase Hezekiah Fatoki, Ayodele Sunday Alonge, Courage Dele Famusiwa, Ibrahim Olabayode Saliu, Olapede Samuel Akinlolu, Chinemelum Adaora Onodugo and Rachel Temitope Ojo
International Society for Neutaceuticals and Functional Foods • 2024
Lemon (Citrus limon) leaf rich alkaloid - rich extracts ameliorate cognitive and memory deficits in scopolamine - induced amnesic rats
Authors: Olubukola H. Oyeniran, Opeyemi- Paul I. Omotosho, Iyanuoluwa I. Ademola, Omodele Ibraheem, Onyinyechi R. Nwagwe. Chinemelum A. Onodugo
Pharmacologia. Published in Research- Modern Chinese Medicine. • 2024
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
