Prof. IGBIGBI, PATRICK S. (PROFESSOR)

Email: psigbigbi@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: Forensic and physical Anthropology, Neuroanatomy
• Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology


• I am a Professor of Human Anatomy at the Delta State University, Abraka since April, 2003, first as a visiting Professor from the University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi where I became a Full Professor of Anatomy in the College of Medicine in October, 2000. I had previously worked at the University of Port-Harcourt from 1986 to 1998 and rose from the position of lecturer grade II to senior lecturer in Human Anatomy in 1993. I was also an Associate Professor of Human Anatomy in a visiting capacity at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda from 1995 to 1997. I was subsequently appointed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Malawi in 1998 and became a full Professor in the same University in October, 2000. Academically, I currently have one hundred and thirty-four (134) full publications in local, national and international journals. I have seventy-three (73) published abstracts in local and international conferences, eight (8) textbooks in Human Anatomy and thirteen (13) chapters in another four textbooks. I have supervised fifteen (15) Ph.D. students in Human Anatomy till date. Administratively, I have served as Head of Department in all the Universities I have worked and was also the Dean of Medical School in Malawi before joining the services of Delta State University in January, 2005. I have served in different capacities at Delta State University, Abraka; as Provost, College of Health Sciences, from October, 2006 to October, 2010 and Provost, Asaba campus (Administrative Head of the campus and Principal Officer of the University) from January 2011 to December, 2014. Similarly, I have served continuously as a member of the University Governing Council of Delta State University from July 2005 to December, 2014. I am currently a Professor of Neuroanatomy, Forensic and physical Anthropology with expertise in fingerprint and dermatoglyphic analysis. I have studied the dermatoglyphic patterns of people in the sub-Saharan region including Malawians, Kenyans and Nigerians; both the qualitative (fingerprints) and quantitative variables (a-b ridge counts, atd angles, total finger ridge counts). In addition to fingerprints, I have studied the palmar crease and plantar indexes which can also be used in forensic identification, prediction of genetically linked diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and schizophrenia as well as predicting criminal traits.

My Publications
1. Ezeamuzie C. I, Igbigbi P. S, Asomugha L, Ambakederemo A. W, Abila B and E S K Sssem (1990) Urine methlhistamine concentrations before and after chloroquine intake in healthy black subjects, Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
   https://www.google.com/search?q=Urine+methlhistamine+concentrations+before+and+after+chloroquine+intake+in+healthy+black+subjects&oq=Urine+methlhistamine+concentrations+before+and+after+chloroquine+intake+in+healthy+black+subjects&aqs=chrome..69i57.1692j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Vol.93 Pages: 423 – 425
   
   
2. Didia B. C, Orakwe R. C, Igbigbi P. S, Asomugha A L and Korubo-Owiye T (1990) Relationship of head circumference and weight of newborn to selected material anthropometric parameters, Orient Journal of Medicine
   Vol.2(3) Pages: 112-115
   
   
3. Ezeamuzie C. I. Igbigbi P.S, Ambakederemo A. W, Abila B and Nwaejike IN (1991) Halofantrine-Induced pruritus amongst subjects who itch to chloroquine., Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
   https://europepmc.org/article/med/1828840 Vol.94 Pages: 184 – 188
   
   
4. Korubo-Owiye T. and Igbigbi P. S (1992) 24-hour urine volume and electrolyte excretion in normal adult Nigerians, Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
   Vol.8(1 – 2) Pages: 88 – 91
   
   
5. Korubo-Owiye T and Igbigbi P. S. and Obiefuna P.C.M (1993) Serum protein pattern in protein-energy malnutrition in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Tropical Journal of Applied Science
   Vol.1-7 Pages: 3: 100
   
   
6. Abila, B, Ezeamuzie C. I, Igbigbi P.S, Ambakederemo A W and Asomugha A. L (1994) Effects of two antihistamines on chloroquine and histamine induced weal and flare in healthy African volunteers, African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
   https://europepmc.org/article/med/7625301 Vol.23(2) Pages: 139 – 142
   
   
7. Igbigbi P. S, Didia B. C. Agan T. U. and Ikpae B C (1994) Palmar and digital dermatoglyphics in two ethnic communities in Nigeria, West African Journal of Anatomy
   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267844109_Palmar_and_digital_dermatoglyphic_patterns_of_the_Ijaws_in_Delta_State_of_Nigeria Vol. 2(1) Pages: 52 – 56
   
   
8. Igbigbi P. S. and Okam N M (1994) Estimation of lower Humeral Angle in Nigerians, West African Journal of Anatomy
   Vol.2(1) Pages: 19-22
   
   
9. Korubo-Owiye T. and Igbigbi P. S (1994) Distribution of ABO and Rhesus genes among Socio-economic classes in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
   Vol.10(1-2) Pages: 21-27
   
   
10. Ezeamuzie I. C, Igbigbi P. S, Asomugha A. L, Ambakederemo A. W, Abila B and Assem E. S. K (1994) is histamine involved in chloroquine – induced pruritus?, Medical Science Research
    Vol. 22 Pages: 671-673
    
    
11. Igbigbi P. S. Didia B. C. and Nwajagu G. I (1995) Accessory abductor of the thumb. A new find, West African Journal of Anatomy
    Vol.3(11) Pages: 31-32
    
    
12. Igbigbi P. S. Didia B. C. and Emenike U. J. C (1996) Plantar Dermatoglyphics in the Ibos of Nigeria, West African Journal of Anatomy
    Vol. 4(1) Pages: 43-49
    
    
13. Igbigbi P. S. Didia B. C. and Emenike U. J. C (1996) Plantar Dermatoglyphics in the Ibos of Nigeria, West African Journal of Anatomy
    Vol. 4(1) Pages: 43-49
    
    
14. Igbigbi P. S, Didia B.C, Owhojedo H and Obochi O (1996) Comparative palmar and digital dermatoglyphics of Hausa and Urhobo ethnic groups in Nigeria, West African Journal of Anatomy
    Vol.4(1) Pages: 51-56
    
    
15. Didia B. C, Korubo-Owiye T. and Igbigbi P. S (1997) Comparative Study of the normal blood pressures in Nigerian School Children and adolescents, living in two contrasting environments, Orient Journal of Medicine
    Vol.9(1 – 4) Pages: 50-52
    
    
16. gbigbi P. S, Kwatampora J (1997) Lower limb angles of East African subjects, West African Journal of Anatomy
    Vol.5 Pages: 9-15
    
    
17. Oyinbo CA1, Robert FO2, Avwioro OG3, Igbigbi PS3 (2018) Jobelyn suppresses hippocampal neuronal apoptosis and necrosis in experimental alcohol-induced brain stress, j.pathophys
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29866622 Vol. Pages:
    
    
18. Oyinbo CA1,2, Igbigbi PS2, Avwioro GO2 (2016) Landolphia owariensis Attenuates Alcohol-induced Cerebellar Neurodegeneration: Significance of Neurofilament Protein Alteration in the Purkinje Cells., Folia Med (Plovdiv)
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28068280 Vol. Pages:
    
    
19. Anibor E1, Igbigbi PS, Avwioro OG, Okpor A (2011) Palmar and digital dermatoglyphic patterns in the Ndokwas of Delta State, Nigeria, Afr J Med Med Sci.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22428511 Vol. Pages:
    
    
20. Eweka A1, Igbigbi P, Ucheya R (2011) Histochemical studies of the effects of monosodium glutamate on the liver of adult wistar rats, Ann Med Health Sci Res.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23209951 Vol. Pages:
    
    
21. Adjene JO1, Igbigbi PS, Nwose EU (2010) Histological effects of chronic administration of efavirenz on lateral geniculate body of adult Wistar rats, N Am J Med Sci.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624105 Vol. Pages:
    
    
22. Adetona MO1, Oladapo OO, Igbigbi PS (2008) Palmar and digital dermatogylyphic patterns of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria, Afr J Med Med Sci
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19301710 Vol. Pages:
    
    
23. Jaja BN1, Igbigbi PS. (2008) Digital and palmar dermatoglyphics of the Ijaw of Southern Nigeria, Afr J Med Med Sci.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18756848 Vol. Pages:
    
    
24. Msamati BC1, Igbigbi PS, Manda JK. (2005) The sub-pubic angle in adult indigenous Malawian subjects, East Afr Med J.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16619709 Vol. Pages:
    
    
25. Igbigbi PS1, Nyirenda SK. (2005) Age estimation of Malawian adults from dental radiographs, West Afr J Med.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16483051 Vol. Pages:
    
    
26. Igbigbi PS1, Lebona S. (2005) The position and dimensions of the mental foramen in adult Malawian mandibles, West Afr J Med.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16276691 Vol. Pages:
    
    
27. Igbigbi PS1, Sharrif M. (2005) The bicondylar angle of adult Malawians., Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ).
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16060557 Vol. Pages:
    
    
28. Igbigbi PS1, Adeloye A. (2005) Dermatoglyphics of mothers of Malawian children with spina bifida cystica: a comparative study with female controls, West Afr J Med.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15909713 Vol. Pages:
    
    
29. Igbigbi PS1, Msamati BC (2005) Palmar and digital dermatoglyphic traits of Kenyan and Tanzanian subjects, West Afr J Med.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15909706 Vol. Pages:
    
    
30. Igbigbi PS1, Msamati BC, Shariff MB. (2005) Arch index as a predictor of pes planus: a comparative study of indigenous Kenyans and Tanzanians, J Am Podiatr Med Assoc.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15901815 Vol. Pages:
    
    
31. Igbigbi PS1, Manda K (2004) Epidemiology of humeral fractures in Malawi, Int Orthop.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15580500 Vol. Pages:
    
    
32. Msamati BC1, Igbigbi PS, Lavy CB. (2003) Geometric measurements of the acetabulum in adult Malawians: radiographic study, East Afr Med J.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15250629 Vol. Pages:
    
    
33. Igbigbi PS1, Ng'ambi TM1 (2004) Palmar and digital dermatoglyphic features of hypertensive and diabetic Malawian patients, Malawi Med J.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27528979 Vol. Pages:
    
    
34. Igbigbi PS1, Msamati BC, Matanje B. (2003) Normal axial angles of the knee joint in adult indigenous Malawians, East Afr Med J.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14601783 Vol. Pages:
    
    
35. Lavy CB1, Msamati BC, Igbigbi PS (2003) Racial and gender variations in adult hip morphology, Int Orthop.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14508612 Vol. Pages:
    
    
36. Igbigbi PS1 (2003) Collo-diaphysial angle of the femur in East African subjects, Clin Anat.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12903064 Vol. Pages:
    
    
37. Igbigbi PS, Sharrif M. (2005) The bicondylar angle of adult Malawians., Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16060557/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=2 Vol.34(6) Pages: 291-4
    
    
38. Igbigbi PS, Didia BC. (1999) Plantar dermatoglyphic features of the Urhobos of southern Nigeria., East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10734536/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=3 Vol.76(12) Pages: 672-5
    
    
39. S Igbigbi , S Lebona (2005) The Position and Dimensions of the Mental Foramen in Adult Malawian Mandibles, West Afr J Med .
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16276691/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=4 Vol.24(3) Pages: 184-9
    
    
40. B Abila 1, I C Ezeamuzie, P S Igbigbi, A W Ambakederemo, L Asomugha (1994) Effects of Two Antihistamines on Chloroquine and Histamine Induced Weal and Flare in Healthy African Volunteers, Afr J Med Med Sci
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7625301/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=5 Vol.23(2) Pages: 139-42
    
    
41. Patrick S Igbigbi 1, Alice M Nanono-Igbigbi (2003) Determination of Sex and Race From the Subpubic Angle in Ugandan Subjects, Am J Forensic Med Pathol .
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12773855/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=6 Vol.24(2):168-72 Pages: 168-72
    
    
42. E Anibor 1, P S Igbigbi, O G Avwioro, A Okpor (2011) Palmar and Digital Dermatoglyphic Patterns in the Ndokwas of Delta State, Nigeria, Afr J Med Med Sci
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22428511/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=7 Vol.40(3) Pages: 181-5
    
    
43. P S Igbigbi 1, B C Msamati (2000) Ischio-pubic Index in Adult Black Malawians, East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12862147/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=8 Vol.77(9) Pages: 514-6
    
    
44. Patrick S Igbigbi 1, Boniface C Msamati (2000) The Femoral Collodiaphyseal Angle in Malawian Adults, Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12498527/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=9 Vol.(12) Pages: 682-5
    
    
45. P S Igbigbi 1, B C Msamati (2001) Plantar and Digital Dermatoglyphic Characteristics of Zimbabwean Subjects, East Afr Med J .
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11921598/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=3&from_pos=10 Vol.78(10) Pages: 536-9
    
    
46. B C Msamati 1, P S Igbigbi (2001) Radiographic Appearance of Sesamoid Bones in the Hands and Feet of Malawian Subjects, Clin Anat
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11424198/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=4 Vol.14(4):248-53 Pages: 248-53
    
    
47. B C Msamati 1, P S Igbigbi (2000) Anthropometric Profile of Urban Adult Black Malawians, East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12862154/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=6 Vol.77(7):364-8 Pages: 364-8
    
    
48. P S Igbigbi 1, B C Msamati (2000) Sex Determination From Femoral Head Diameters in Black Malawians, East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12858890/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=7 Vol.77(3):147-51 Pages: 147-51
    
    
49. I C Ezeamuzie 1, P S Igbigbi, A W Ambakederemo, B Abila, I N Nwaejike (1991) Halofantrine-induced Pruritus Amongst Subjects Who Itch to Chloroquine, J Trop Med Hyg
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1828840/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=8 Vol.94(3) Pages: 184-8
    
    
50. B C Msamati 1, P S Igbigbi, N H Batumba (2000) Prevalence of Lens Opacity at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12862102/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=9 Vol.77(11) Pages: 583-7
    
    
51. P S Igbigbi 1, B C Msamati (1999) Palmar and Digital Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Malawian Subjects, East Afr Med J
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10734535/?from_term=ps+igbigbi&from_page=4&from_pos=10 Vol.76(12) Pages: 668-71
    
    
52. 133. Efe Jennifer Jaiyeoba-Ojigho, Igho Emmanuel Odokuma, Ese Anibor, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi (2019) Earprint And Fingerprint Patterns Among Two Ethnic Groups In South Southern Nigerian, Anatomy Journal of Africa
    Vol.8 (2) Pages: 1614-1625
    
    
53. 132. Efe Jennifer Jaiyeoba-Ojigho, Igho Emmanuel Odokuma, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi (2019) Comparative study of fingerprints patterns of two ethnic groups: a Nigerian study, Journal of College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
    https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JCMSN/article/view/24235 Vol.15(4) Pages: 270-275