Email: pcichipi-ifukor@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Environmental Biochemistry and Neurotoxicology
  • Department of Biochemistry

  • Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry option), Master of Science Degree in Biochemistry, Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the Delta State University Abraka. As a teaching and laboratory professional, He possesses excellent presentation skills and qualifications in teaching at all levels of student engagement. Armed with a great expertise in laboratory management, He is a practitioner of the virtual learning environment (VLE) through the use of digital technologies/ICT to enhance learning experiences. He does research in Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry, phytomedicine and recently has a stinct for neuroscience. He is a member of the famous Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), Nigerian Society of Experimental Biologists (NISEB), Association of Science Laboratory Technologist of Nigeria (ASLTON). He was a beneficiary of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) grant to attend the African Regional Committee IBRO School on Environmental Neurotoxicity in West Africa at the University of Ibadan. He was also a beneficiary of the ALBA-FKNE-Young IBRO (YIBRO) diversity grant to participate in the Federation of European Neuroscientists (FENS 2020) Virtual Forum. He is open to academic networking and collaborations.
    My Publications
  1. Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., Asagba, S. O., & Achuba, F. I (2024) Co-exposure to Aluminium and Cadmium Mediates Postpartum Maternal Variation in Brain Architecture and Behaviour of Mice; Involvement of Oxido-nitrergic and Cholinergic Mechanisms., Biological trace element research
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04218-0 Vol. Pages:

  2. Irerhievwie, O., Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., & Asagba, S. O. (2024) Hepatocellular degeneration in mice co-exposed to in-utero aluminium and cadmium: Implication of a disordered antioxidant and energy homeostatic response in the liver. , Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2024.104375 Vol.106 Pages: 104375.

  3. Okhue, E., Kadiri, H. E., Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., Ben-Azu, B., Asagba, S. O., Achuba, F. I., & Oyem, J. C. (2024) Prenatal double-hit with aluminium and cadmium mediate testicular atrophy and hypothalamic hypoplasia: the role of oxido-nitrergic stress and endocrine perturbations. , Biometals
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10534-023-00563-0 Vol.37(2) Pages: 477-494

  4. Onavwose, O. P., Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., & Asagba, S. O. (2024) Single and Combined Aluminium and Cadmium Exposure during Pregnancy Mediate Changes in Cardio Metabolic Indices in Mice. , Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v28i2.19 Vol. 28(2) Pages: 467-475.

  5. Ben-Azu, B., Moke, E. G., Chris-Ozoko, L. E., Jaiyeoba-Ojigho, E. J., Adebayo, O. G., Ajayi, A. M., Oyovwi, M. O., Odjugo, G., Omozojie, V. I., Ejomafuwe, G., Onike, N., Eneni, A. O., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., & Achuba, F.I (2024). (2024) Diosgenin alleviates alcohol-mediated escalation of social defeat stress and the neurobiological sequalae. , Psychopharmacology
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-023-06509-1 Vol.241(4) Pages: 785–803.

  6. Mordi, J. C., Ewenode, U.E., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C & Asagba, S.O (2023) Crude oil polluted soil amendment using dried fruit waste improves soil physicochemical index and enzyme activities; a laboratory-controlled study with potential for field trial. , European Chemical Bulletin
    https://www.eurchembull.com/uploads/paper/652112c03ce28b3c52a44b8c25bc99d4.pdf Vol.12(Special Issue 5) Pages: 802-814

  7. Mordi, J. C., Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., & Kweki, G. R. (2022) Haematotoxic Potentials of Dennetia Tripetala Leaf Extract, ENTOMOLOGICA-BARI
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370254283_Haematotoxic_Potentials_of_Dennetia_Tripetala_Leaf_Extract Vol.53 Pages: 105-112

  8. Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Asagba, S.O., Nwose, C., Mordi, J.C. and Oyem, J.C (2022) Palm oil extracts protected against cadmium chloride poisoning via inhibition of oxidative stress in rats., Bulletin of the National Research Centre
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00688-7 Vol.46 Pages: 5

  9. Oyem, J.C., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Obi-Jinaka, C. (2021) COVID-19 and Depression from the Nigerian Perspective; A Mini Review, Jundishapur Journal of Chronic Disease and Care.
    http:dx.doi.org/10.5812/jjcdc.111199 Vol.10(2) Pages: e111199

  10. Mordi, J.C., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Kweiki, G.R., Ichipi-Ifukor, R.N., Oyem, J.C., Dennis-Eboh, U. (2021) Preliminary toxicological profile of Dennettia tripetala (Pepper Fruit) methanolic leaves extract, Clinical Phytoscience
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-021-00298-w Vol.7 Pages: 61

  11. Mordi, J. C., Achuba, F.I., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Emete, G., Mokogwu, A.T.H., Nmanedu, A.C., Aruoren, O., & Ohwokevwo, O.A (2021) Protective influence of Costus afer Aqueous Extract in Rats Fed with Crude Oil Contaminated Diet as Measured by Employing Biochemical Indices., Iraqi Journal of Science
    https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2021.62.12.5 Vol.62(12) Pages: 4639-4648

  12. Achuba, F.I., Aruoren, O., Nmanedu, A.C., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Dennis-Eboh, U. (2020) The effect of cassava effluent and empty oil palm fruit bunch on remediation of petroleum polluted soil and crop production in the tropics: A Review, International journal of recycling organic waste in agriculture
    https://dx.doi.org/10.30486/ijrowa.2020.1892843.1036 Vol.9(3) Pages: 309-321

  13. Asagba, S.O., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C and Okwudibie, C. (2020) Oxidative Stress and antioxidant parameters in earthworm (Esiena fetida andrei); a Probable index of Environmental Pollution Status, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/199549 Vol. 24(8) Pages: 1375-1382

  14. Kadiri, H.E., Okoro, I.O., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C (2020) Tetrapleura Tetraptera Fruit Protects Against Cyanide Induced Toxicity in Rats, Iraqi Journal of Science
    https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2020.61.10.7 Vol.61(10) Pages: 2504-2514

  15. Achuba, F.I and Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C (2020) Protection Effects of Vernonia Amygdalina Methanolic Extracts Against Hepatocellular Damage Induced by Petroleum Contaminated Diets in Male Rats, Iraqi Journal of Science
    https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2020.61.11.33 Vol.61(11) Pages: 2820-2830

  16. Ossai, P.A.U.,Ogwu, C., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Achuba, F.I (2020) Disposition and Challenges of Alternative to Physical Classroom Teaching and Learning in a Pandemic; an Appraisal of Biochemistry Students COVID-19 Learning with WhatsApp, Galician Medical Journal
    https://doi.org/10.21802/gmj.2020.4.11 Vol.27(4) Pages: E2020411

  17. Ichipi-Ifukor P.C., Asagba, S.O. and Nwose, C. (2019) Potentiating role of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) and Its Extracts in Cadmium-Induced Alteration of Amino Transferases. , Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    http://www.tjps.pharm.chula.ac.th/ojs/index.php/tjps/article/view/881 Vol.43(1) Pages: 38-46

  18. Ichipi-Ifukor P.C., Asagba, S.O. Kweki, G.R and Nwose, C. (2019) Attenuation of oxidative enzymes induction in Palm Oil Fractions Pre-treated Cadmium intoxicated rats. , Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
    doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v3i4.2 Vol.3(4) Pages: 107-112

  19. Asagba, S.O., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Ichipi-Ifukor, R.N and Oyem, J.C (2019) Palm Oil Fractions Alter Acute Cadmium Mediated Haematotoxicity, Galician Medical Journal
    https://doi.org/10.21802/gmj.2019.3.3 Vol.26(3) Pages: E201933

  20. Atinaya D.U., Ichipi-Ifukor P.C., George, B.O and Okpoghono, J. (2019) Cyanide-induced metabolic stress; the role of Aframomum sceptrum aqueous extract (ASAE)., Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337717597_Cyanide-induced_metabolic_stress_the_role_of_Aframomum_sceptrum_aqueous_extract?_sg%5B0%5D=WQUkBl96-NTqMb8efY5UhZFWkS12EW8XBxuzgdmEvEkpD2WxE6U2R5ZDr3J6OLD8RMTkkDmKZiz0WqbetYwvyjvSfuUTOMy7_BIKQBny.aYWEnE734PtZ1wr1g3x3tTSaop0WiG_vLaDk_inaIP9pbpkP5Hf3JYRDqco1efgIEzrSLqHb-kZmihRDs7p33w Vol.4(3) Pages: 108-119

  21. Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C., Ogbeke, G.I., George, B.O (2019) Possible Mechanism of Aframomum Sceptrum Extracts Mediated Modulation of Renal Function after Monosodium Glutamate Exposure, Galician Medical Journal
    https://doi.org/10.21802/gmj.2019.4.6 Vol.26(4) Pages: E201946

  22. Kweki, G.R., Ichipi-Ifukor, P.C and Asagba, S.O (2018) High caffeine-containing Energy drink-Induced Metabolic stress in Rats, Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327883319_High_Caffeine-Containing_Energy_Drink-Induced_metabolic_stress_in_Rats?_sg%5B0%5D=krgHcp_QFdauj48bp73PAeWYtpJ05kNhai6TFLpcrxT-pjawsAj-tazvTI2BMkaGK0xKBP-u8CJAMoAMH-TBSFEX7-K8F_E3BM09bbNV.DD2YzhzvtWf0sW__7gKeBnfaLb1pqjv0OUkOvOSP8y4KsJA7WtMVI4C0sewK0vjkD_CW7sdLgsGxWcEO2fOKDw Vol.3(3) Pages: 86-93

  23. Ogbeke, G.I., George, B.O and Ichipi-Ifukor P.C (2016) Aframomum Sceptrum Modulation of Renal Function in Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Induced Toxicity, UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bioscience (UKJPB)
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305806827_Aframomum_sceptrum_Modulation_of_Renal_Function_in_Monosodium_Glutamate_MSG_Induced_Toxicity?_sg%5B0%5D=44YxoM7AxiTP8ECtS0az_LsSpINxiOZbJcDyT0fAn0coUcFIX6w806QltjuHY-2tvWnfVErWTbtJXu2GL5kynVWimmr0S47cm77v2qbC.VYxWWNVntQMnCaGgT-rKv9LIv9dafRVx6rnF27fJI-PSIrhMkX0ulLyqneKpBTspqU8ljt0vmen0621M62Uf7Q Vol.4 Pages: 54-60

  24. Ichipi-Ifukor, P. C., Ewrhe, O.L and Eferobohwo, A (2013) A Comparative Study of the Effect of Cadmium and Arsenic on the Activities of Brain Sulphite Oxidase and Aldehyde Oxidase in the African Cat Fish (Clarias gariepienus), Journal of Research in Bioscience
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335318506_A_COMPARATIVE_STUDY_OF_THE_EFFECT_OF_CADMIUM_AND_ARSENIC_ON_THE_ACTIVITIES_OF_BRAIN_SULPHITE_OXIDASE_AND_ALDEHYDE_OXIDASE_IN_THE_AFRICAN_CAT_FISH_Clarias_gariepienus?_sg%5B0%5D=5ijSJ9h9rlUlPxXiwYo8Kh2K2j59y-7qeQMH7vaZny--9Kl4sJLw_nMJV2hw3eduzTA36nf4RZtd9ND8QNr8OeIrh390OsjVpFrns-a2.40DxBPcVIeOBL78FS0ono2noXC9AEmQZers4MKo4UNKFJUO-8JujKU42zELeeBmzpNtVYf8G8L_23sIhRAe9SQ Vol.9(1) Pages: 68-71

  25. Ichipi-Ifukor P.C, Jacobs J., Ichipi-ifukor R. N and Ewrhe, O.L (2013) Changes in Haematological Indices in Normal Pregnancy, Physiology Journal
    https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/283814 Vol.2013 Pages: 283814