NODr. Nwamaka Maureen Odu
Rank: Lecturer 1
Department: Biochemistry
School: School of Life Sciences
Biography
Odu, Nwamaka Maureen (Ph.D) is passionate about lecturing and research activities with special interest on natural products and drug discovery. Currently, she holds the post of the departmental assistant exam and Turn-it-in officer, and 500 level Advicer.
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D Pharmacological Biochemistry
University of Nigeria · 2018
M.Sc Biochemistry
University of Nigeria · 2013
B.Sc Biochemistry
Delta State University · 2008
Professional Affiliations
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Supervision
Master's Degree
IBRAHIM YUNUSA OLATUNJi
“FORMULATION OF ANTI-SNAKE VENOM USING Tamarindus indica SEED EXTRACT ENCAPSULATED IN CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES AGAINST Naja nigricollis (BLACK-NECKED COBRA) ”
MUHAMMAD, Khadijah Tako
“EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SAPONIN FROM WATER YAM PEELS FOR THE CONTROL OF AFLATOXINS PRODUCING FUNGI IN STORED GROUNDNUT”
Usman Halima Nakorji
“Screening and isolation of bioactive compound expressed by dumpsite bacterial in the degradation of Low-density plastic bag. ”
Doctor of Philosophy
ONUEKWUSI, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel
“Optimizing the process variables for dried and pureed Snake tomato (Trichosanthes cucumerina) for economic value addition”
Publications
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Isolated Bioactive Peptides from Fermented African Locust Beans. 17th Mycotoxicological Society of Nigeria Conference Book of Proceedings,
Ogunsanya, M.U., Ibide, M., Odu, N.M., Adekeye, T.O., Ahmad, A.A., Zarumai, G., Udogwu, J.O., & Egwin, E.C.
Antihyperglcaemic potential of Newbouldia laevis and Adansonia digitata leaf extract on alloxan induced diabetes in rats.
Evbouan, S., Kabiru A. Y. Umar M. B. Odu N. M. Abubakar, A. N. Busari, M. B. Garbar R.
Extraction and characterization of saponin from water yam peels for the control of aflatoxins producing fungi in stored groundnut.
Khadijah, M. T., Odu, N. M., Edzili, A. A. T & Olaniyan, J. M.
. Food-Grade Colorants: Prospects and Opportunities.
Ogunsanya, M.U., Mohammed, Aliyu-Paiko, Odu N. M. and Chidi, E.E.
Effect of Methanol Seed Extract of Acacia nilotica on Indomethacin-Induced Ulcer in Wistar Rats. International Congress on Nutrition, Food, Agriculture and Climate. 209. Held on the 21st - 22nd August 2025. Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Odu, N.M., Bello, S. B. & Ogunsanya, M.U.
In vitro antioxidant and antivenom activities of aqueous and chitosan encapsulated tamarindus indica seed extracts against naja nigricollis venom.
Abdulkadir Abdullahi, Yunusa Olatunji Ibrahim, Fatima Madaki Muhammad, Maimuna Bello Umar, Halimat Abdulsalam, Maureen Odu, Muhammad Ndamitso and Musa Bola Busari
Effect of Adansonia digitata Leaf Extract on Indomenthacin Induced Ulcer in Wistar Rats.
Odu, N.M., Umar, M.B., Ogunsanya, M.U., Chaka, E. Sidiali, M. & Bello, S.B.
Assessment of Testicular Recovery of Ethanolic Extracts of Calocybe Indica Following Cadmium Chloride-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Rats
1. Joseph Akor, Faith Lebechi Akor, Esther Ifunanya Chude, Nwamaka Maureen Odu, Angela Ifeanyi Odenigbo and Ebuka Leonard Onyeyilim
Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Calotropies procera.
Odu, N.M., Ogunsanya, M.U., Umar, M.B., Ossamulu, I.F., Abubakar, A.N., Alade, H.B. & Adebayo, A.
Phytochemical and in vitro antimicrobial potential of the leaf and stem of datura stramonium.
Salubuyi S. Bekosai, Omoniwa Dorcas, Ibrahim Y. Olatunji, Ossamulu I. Famous and Odu N. Maureen
Effect of Methanol Extract of Plumeria alba on Egg Albumin -Induced Inflammation in Rat. 35th Annual conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria
Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Nicholas Grace and Ogunsanya Mary Uchenna
Nutrient evaluation of different avian species eggs from Minna, Niger State Nigeria.
Ifeanyi Famous Ossamulu, Mary Uchenna Ogunsanya, Nwamaka Maureen Odu, Susan Salubuyi, Mary Musa and Stephen Damola Ariyeloye
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fractions of Parinari kerstingii Leaf Extract.
Nwamaka M. Odu, Joseph Akor, Lovina A. Eze, Justus A. Nweze, Julius E. Nweze, Samuel I. Orjiocha, Daniel O. Ejembi, Ebuka L. Onyeyilim, Bennett C. Nwanguma
Invitro Free Radical Scavenging and Analgelsic Activities of Parinari Kerstingii Leaves.
Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Michel Tchimene Kenne, Nzegge William, Nwanguma Bennett Chima & Maurice M Iwu
In vitro Free Radical Scavenging and Analgelsic Activities of Parinari Kerstingii Leaves.
Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Michel Tchimene Kenne, Nzegge William, Nwanguma Bennett Chima & Maurice M Iwu
. Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Selected Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Varieties from Minna, Niger State Nigeria.i
M. U. Ogunsanya, I. F. Ossamulu, N. M. Odu, M. J. Jiya and S. E. Imosun.
Evaluation of the in vivo anti-plasmodial activity of ethyl-acetate extract of Cassia occidentalis leaf in Plasmodium berghei - infected mice.
Maimuna Bello Umar, Halimat Abdulsalami, Rasaq Bolakale Isiaq, Nwamaka Maureen Odu & Fatima Mahmoud Muhammad
Evaluation of Inactivation Kinetics and Thermodynamic Properties of Peroxidase from Cucumis sativus for Biotechnological and Industrial Applications.
Iweha Christian Chukwunyere, Ugwoke Faith Ifeanyi, Ogara Lydia Amaechi, Nweze Justus Amuche, Ogbonna Kenneth Ejike, Chinedum Patricia Eluka, Akor Joseph, Odu Maureen Nwamaka & Joshua Parker Elijah.
Comparison of Glycaemic Indices of Four Nigerian Staple Diets in Adult Male Wistar Rats
Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Attah Izuchukwu Solomon, Akor Joseph, Ugwoke Ifeanyi Faith, Okey Nwakaego Edith, Odo Eberechukwu Jessica, Ogbonna Ejike Kenneth, Ezema Onyebuchi Benjamin, & Nwanguma Chima Bennett.
Assessment of Kinetic Parameters of Peroxidase Isolated from Maturing Solanum Lycopersicum Fruits for Analytical and Biotechnological Applications.
Joseph Akor, Ifeanyi F. Ugwoke, Nwamaka M. Odu, Amaechi L. Ogara, Ejike K. Ogbonna, Olaigbe J. Ogidigo, Chibueze C. Oluigbo, Chiagozie E. Aham, Parker E. Joshua & Sabinus O.O. Eze
Anti-inflammatory Property of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Parinari Kerstingii (ENGL) in Rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy,
Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Tchimene Kenne Michel, Ogugua Victor Nwadiogu, ObongaWilfred, Sunday Patrick Gaza Anze & Nwanguma Bennett Chima.