Name of Research Group: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Research Group (VET-ARRG)
Research Focus: Basic research involving (i) monitoring antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic, zoonotic and commensal bacteria/fungi from food animals and animal products and companion animals in Nigeria, (ii) elucidating possible mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, (iii) identifying key factors promoting the development and spread of AMR in livestock and poultry in Nigeria.
Coordinator: Prof. K.F. Chah
E-mail: kennedy.chah@unn.edu.ng Phone: +2348060926059
Composition of the group (and their brief CVs):
1. Prof. K.F. Chah
Official Address: Department of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
Relevant Educational Qualifications (with dates):
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 1992
Master of Science (M.Sc) 1996
Doctor of Philosophy 2004
Fellow of College of Veterinary Surgeon Nigeria (FCVSN) 2010
Scientific publications and conference attendance
Number of Journals ————————– 51
No of conference proceedings ————— 10
No of conferences attended ——————-14
2. Dr. (Mrs.) Ugwu, Ifeoma Chinyere
Official Address: Department of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
E-mail address: ifeoma.cugwu@unn.edu.ng; ifemlinks@yahoo.com
Phone number(s): 08034480707
Relevant Educational Qualifications (with dates):
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 2003
Master of Science (M.Sc) 2008
Certificate Diploma in Emerging Infectious Disease 2012
Fellow of College of Veterinary Surgeon Nigeria (FCVSN) 2014
Academic / Professional Career Background (with dates)
Initial appointment – Lecturer II
Present status – Lecturer I
Scientific publications and conference attendance
Number of Journals ————————– 10
No of conference proceedings ————— 5
No of conferences attended ——————-11
No of scientific paper presented ———— 4
- Anyanwu Madubuike Umunna
Rank: Lecturer II
Mobile Phone Number: +2348132662827
Contact Address: Microbiology Unit, Department of
Veterinary Pathology and
Microbiology, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka
E-mail Address: madubuike.anyanwu@unn.edu.ng
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Institution | Qualification | Date |
University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Master of Science (MSc.) in Veterinary Microbiology | 2014 |
University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | 2009 |
University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Health and Husbandry |
2002 |
Scientific publications
Number of Journals ————————– 13
- Dr. (Mrs.) Aneke Chioma
Official Address: Department of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
Telephone: 07039556160, 08036067645
Email: drinyang@gmail.com
Relevant Educational Qualifications (with dates):
MSc Veterinary Microbiology University of Nigeria, Nsukka In View
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) University Of Nigeria, Nsukka 2011