Dr. Nkechi Veronica Enwuru
Associate Professor
Personal Statement
Dr. Nkechi Veronica Enwuru is a distinguished lecturer and accomplished researcher with a focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biotherapeutic formulation. Her academic research encompasses the surveillance of emerging and re-emerging microbial pathogens, the study of antimicrobial resistance, and the exploration of drug discovery through microbial-based therapies, particularly the applications of bacteriophages and probiotics in combating bacterial infections in both humans and animals.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Medical Laboratory Science training at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Subsequently, she obtained her Master’s and PhD degrees from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Dr. Enwuru leads a dedicated team of researchers who employ both conventional and molecular methods to isolate and characterize bacteriophages and probiotics, subsequently formulating them into innovative biotherapeutics.
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University | B.Sc. | 07/1995 | Applied Microbiology |
| University of Lagos Teaching Hospital | AMLS | 10/2000 | Medical Laboratory Science |
| University of Lagos | M.Sc. | 10/1999 | Medical Microbiology |
| University of Lagos | Ph.D. | 02/2015 | Medical Microbiology: Infectious diseases, Phage Biology and therapy |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Coordinator SWES Program of the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology from August 1st, 2024 to date.
- Departmental Representative, Quality Assurance of the University of Lagos, August 1st, 2024 to date.
- Member of the Faculty management team from 2022 to
- Member of the examination monitoring team, Faculty of Pharmacy, from 2015 to
- Academic Mentorship: Undergraduate and graduate Pharmacy students from September
- Officiating Member of African Phage Researchers, May 2023 to
- Visiting fellow Otto-von-Guerike Universität, Magdeburg, Germany,
- Visiting fellow at Dept. of Molecular Pathogenesis, Health Science Center, Texas A & M, College Station, Texas, USA, 2011.
- Journal Reviewer (for instance, Canadian Journal of infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research).
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- V. Enwuru, B. Nkeki, E. A. Adekoya, O. A. Adebesin, B. O. Ojo, R. F. Peters, V. A. Aikhomu, U. E. Mendie, O. Akinloye (2024). Microencapsulation of Probiotic, Evaluation for Viability and Cytotoxic Activities of Its Postbiotic Metabolites on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line; World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering Vol:18, No:5, 2024.
- Nkechi V. Enwuru, Solayide A. Adesida, Christian A. Enwuru, Udoma E. Mendie (2023) Accessory gene regulators and virulence genes associated with the pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus from clinical and community settings in Lagos, Nigeria; S Afr J Sci.;119(9/10). https://doi. org/10.17159/sajs2023/10901.
- Nkechi, V. Enwuru, Jachike, T. Nzekwe, Bisola, O. Ojo, Abdul-Rahman Usman, and Folake 2 R. Peter (2023) Isolation and Characterization of Novel Cocktail Phages of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter Baumannii; The Nigerian Journal of PHARMACY; Vol 57, (1) pg435-446. https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2023.
- Margaret O. Ilomuanya, Nkechi V. Enwuru, Emmanuella Adenokun, Abigail Fatunmbi, Adebowale Adeluola, Cecilia I. Igwilo (2022) Chitosan-Based Microparticle Encapsulated Acinetobacter baumannii Phage Cocktail in Hydrogel Matrix for the Management of Multidrug Resistant Chronic Wound Infection. Turk J Pharm Sci 2022;19 (2):187-195 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2021.72547.
- Nkechi V. Enwuru, Jason J. Gill, Katri P. Anttonen, Christian A. Enwuru, Ry. Young, Akinloye O. Coker and Jefrey D. Cirillo (2021). Isolation and characterization of novel phage (Podoviridae ɸParuNE1) and its efficacy against multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa planktonic cells and biofilm. Beni-Suef Univ J Basic Appl Sci. 10:50 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-021-00137-4.
Collaborations/ Networks
Dr. Nkechi V. Enwuru: Dept. of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos.
Uloma Ubani: Dept of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos.
Dr. Emmanuel Nnadi: Department of Microbiology, Plateau State University, Jos, Nigeria.
Dr. Benjamin Chan: Yale University, Connecticut, USA.
Mrs. Maria Attwood: Project Manager & Head Research Scientist; North Bristol NHS Trust, Pathology Building, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK.
