Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Research Group (VET-ARRG)

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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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