The research group focuses on using different molecular tools to solve biological and life science problems. The application of these molecular tools spans across research in veterinary and medical sciences, agriculture, pharmaceutical and biological sciences.
Major Research Interest:
Applied Mycology
Bacterial and Fungal Genomics
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance
Mechanisms of Host-Microbe Interaction
Biological Control and Microbial biodegradation
Food Safety
Mycotoxin detoxification and animal feed safety
People
Group Leader: Anthony C Mgbeahuruike (Ph.D) 
Degrees: DVM- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2002), MSc.-Animal Nutrition (2006), MPhil- Fungal Biology (2009), Ph. D – Fungal Genomics (2012).
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Professors
- Prof I.U. Asuzu (Professor of Pharmacology)- (Advisor)
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- Prof W.S. Ezema (Professor of Avian Pathology).
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- Prof Anselm Oyimonyi (Professor of Animal Science)
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Researchers:
1. Dr. Okorie-Kanu Onyinye Josephine : DVM (2006), CEID (2011), MSc Vet. Public Health (2013),
Ph.D-Food Hygiene and Safety-Bacteriology (2019), FCVSN (2018).
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2. Dr. Ogbanaya Kenneth Chiedozie: DVM (2009), MSc (2013), Ph.D (2018), FCVSN (2019).
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3. Dr. Madubuike Umunna Anyanwu: HND (2002), DVM (2009), MSc. (2014) (Bacteriology).
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4. Chinelo Nnenna Uju : DVM (2010), MSc. Animal Health and Production (2017).
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5. Ekere Samuel Okezie: MSc (2014), DVM (2007), FCVSN (2019).
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6. Onwumere-Idolor Onyinye Stella: DVM (2002), MSc.(2011), FCVSN (2019).
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7. Onyinyechukwu Ada Agina: DVM (2007), MSc.(2013).
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8. Anyaoha Chidiebere Ohazurike: DVM (2009), MSc.(2015).
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9. Felix Atawal Andong: BSc. (2010), (Zoology), MSc.(2015).
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10. Dr. Ugwu Patience Chinasa: DVM (2010).
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11. Emejuo Nnenna Toochi : DVM (2012).
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Activities
- Workshops:
- Title: Generating data for high impact factor paper through the use of computer algorithms. Venue: UNN. Date: 22nd -25th November, 2015.
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International Collaborations and Partnering Institutions
Institution: Division of Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology, Department of Environmental Health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-005,USA.
Projects: Molecular Evolution of Cytochrome P450 in Basidiomycetes.
Status: Completed.
Metagenomic profiling of microbial community in poultry litter
Status: Ongoing
Institution: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU. Uppsala, Sweden.
Project: Molecular characterization of mycotoxin producing fungi in poultry feeds from feed mills in Nigeria.
Status: Ongoing
Institution: Kent State University, Department of Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology, Kent, Ohio, USA.
Project: Molecular Epidemiology and Genetic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from Chicken and Pig Carcasses and Carcass Handlers.
Status: Completed
Institution: Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Mafikeng Campus, North West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa.
Project: LC/LSM Mycotoxin analysis of poultry feeds from different feed mills in Nigeria.
Status: Ongoing
Contact
Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Emails: unmolecular.biosciencerg@gmail.com
Anthony.mgbeahuruike@unn.edu.ng
Phone: +2348039253623
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