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Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes (2024)
Journal Article
Ozochi, C. A., Okonkwo, C. C., Adukwu, E., Adukwu, E. C., Ujor, V. C., Enebe, M. C., & Chigor, V. N. (2024). Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes. Discover Water, 4(1), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z

Cholera infection results from the ingestion of water or food contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. This study evaluated the occurrence of toxigenic V. cholerae in Asata River, Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria, and estimated V. cholerae infection ris... Read More about Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes.

Amylase production from marine sponge Hymeniacidon perlevis; potentials sustainability benefits (2023)
Journal Article
Nnaji, P. T., Adukwu, E., Morse, H. R., & Chidugu-Ogborigbo, R. U. (2023). Amylase production from marine sponge Hymeniacidon perlevis; potentials sustainability benefits. PLoS ONE, 18(12), Article e0294931. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294931

The marine sponge Hymeniacidon perlevis is a globally distributed and invasive species with extensive filter-feeding characteristics. The symbiotic relationship fostered between the sea sponge and the inhabiting microorganism is key in the production... Read More about Amylase production from marine sponge Hymeniacidon perlevis; potentials sustainability benefits.

Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Jaggon, K., & Adukwu, E. (2023, December). Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review. Poster presented at British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2023, Belfast

Decolonisation is the process of undoing the effects of colonialism and the conservation industry, along with university institutions, have identified a need for decolonisation. However, with a lack of clarity on how to decolonise, many in the conser... Read More about Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review.

The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., O, G., & E, A. (2023, November). The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota. Presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) conference, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota.

Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Salim, J., Nariapara, V., Adukwu, E., & Snook, A. (2023, November). Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions. Poster presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritised Scientists, Phoenix, AZc, USA

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a common nosocomial pathogen causing pneumonia, bacteraemia, wound and urinary tract infections. Due to improper and frequent antibiotic use A. baumannii has become multi-drug resistant, the World Health Organi... Read More about Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions.

The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Urzelai, B. (2023, November). The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines. Paper presented at ISBE Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference (Track: Enterprise Education), Aston University, Birmingham

There are many new demands on academics. One of these is to embed enterprise and entrepreneurship education within a range of different academic disciplines. Intergovernmental, governmental and professional organisations, as well as management expert... Read More about The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines.

Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2023, September). Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences. Presented at Bioscience Education Summit 2023, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

Abstract: Globally, science remains exclusive and inequalities continue for minoritised communities in the UK, US and across the world. Access to learning resources, quality of learning experiences and graduate outcomes continues to impact minoritise... Read More about Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, July). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Presented at Microbiology Society Early Career Microbiologists’ Forum Summer Conference, Bristol, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, May). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Poster presented at Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium, Queens University, Belfast, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, April). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Poster presented at Pukka Herbs- Lipton Tea and Infusions Science Event,, Royal Society, London, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, R., Gould, O., & Adukwu, E. (2023, March). Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism. Presented at Centre of Research and Bioscience (CRIB) Conference, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism.

PhD candidate? Why and how to develop a career plan (2023)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E. (2023). PhD candidate? Why and how to develop a career plan

After several conversations with some PhD students/candidates, I was struck by one common thread – the lack of awareness or astuteness in planning or developing their own careers, and lack of confidence in seeking help.

Variations in bacteriological and physicochemical water quality characteristics of Asata River, Enugu, Nigeria (2023)
Journal Article
Ozochi, C., Nwankwo, C., Enemuor, S., Chidebelu, P., Adukwu, E., & Chigor, V. (2023). Variations in bacteriological and physicochemical water quality characteristics of Asata River, Enugu, Nigeria. Microbiology Journal, 13(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3923/mj.2023.1.10

Background and Objective: Globally, river water remains an important source of water for drinking, domestic and other uses. This study aimed to assess the bacteriological and physicochemical properties of Asata River water. Materials and Methods: A... Read More about Variations in bacteriological and physicochemical water quality characteristics of Asata River, Enugu, Nigeria.

Making the uncomfortable comfortable - Changing culture to ensure inclusion in science (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2022, November). Making the uncomfortable comfortable - Changing culture to ensure inclusion in science. Presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Anaheim, California

Globally, science remains exclusive and inequalities continue for minoritized communities in the UK, US and across the world. Access to learning resources, quality of learning experiences and graduate outcomes continues to impact minoritized staff an... Read More about Making the uncomfortable comfortable - Changing culture to ensure inclusion in science.

I care (2022)
Exhibition / Performance
Adukwu, E. I care. [Film]. 31 October 2022 - 31 October 2022. (Unpublished)

Inspiring Stories by Inspiring People took place on 31 October 2022. The showcase of Black Professionals in the College of Health, Science & Sciety at UWE Bristol was organised as part of Black History Month. A featured short film was ‘I Care’, a... Read More about I care.

Celebrating Excellence (2022)
Physical Artefact
Adukwu, E., Airey, A., Sanderson Bellamy, A., Okeyoyin, O., & Savvantoglou, A. Celebrating Excellence. [Booklet constructed using the 'Canva' software]. UWE Bristol

Inspiring Stories of Excellence: A Showcase of Black Heritage Professionals in the College of Health, Science & Society at UWE Bristol Black History Month (BHM) presents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and history of Black people and... Read More about Celebrating Excellence.

Systematic review of surveillance systems for AMR in Africa (2022)
Journal Article
Okolie, O., Igwe, U., Ismail, S., Uzairue, L., & Adukwu, E. C. (2022). Systematic review of surveillance systems for AMR in Africa. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 78(1), 31-51. https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkac342

AIMS: Surveillance is a useful tool for tracking antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends, patterns, therapeutic and policy interventions. Proper correlation of surveillance data gives meaningful insight into the underlying epidemiology and facilitates... Read More about Systematic review of surveillance systems for AMR in Africa.

Effectiveness of the human oral microbe identification microarray in identifying periodontal pathogens: A Systematic review (2022)
Journal Article
Udoh, S., Adukwu, E., Varadi, A., & Saad, S. (2022). Effectiveness of the human oral microbe identification microarray in identifying periodontal pathogens: A Systematic review. Applied Microbiology, 2(3), 614-625. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol2030047

The aim of this review was to investigate the effectiveness of the Human Oral Microbe Identification Microarray (HOMIM) in identifying and quantifying bacterial species of the oral microbiome in periodontal disease. The search for articles was conduc... Read More about Effectiveness of the human oral microbe identification microarray in identifying periodontal pathogens: A Systematic review.

Evaluation of microbial viability and nucleic acid integrity after exposure to new molecular transport medium (Σ-MM™) (2022)
Report
Elcocks, E., Qadir, S., & Adukwu, E. (2022). Evaluation of microbial viability and nucleic acid integrity after exposure to new molecular transport medium (Σ-MM™). Medical Wire & Equipment LTD

A range of organisms (bacteria and yeasts) were inoculated into Sigma MMTM. The inoculum was then aliquoted into TSB broth at 1 minute and 2 minutes to assess for turbidity indicating growth over a 10 day period. A separate aliquot was also removed f... Read More about Evaluation of microbial viability and nucleic acid integrity after exposure to new molecular transport medium (Σ-MM™).

Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, R., Gould, O., & Adukwu, E. (2022, June). Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism. Poster presented at School of Health, Science and Society PGR Conference, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemist’ has a lo... Read More about Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism.

Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections (2022)
Journal Article
Tran, H., Udoh, S., Russell, G., Okeyoyin, O. R., Aftab, S., Rodriguez, I., …Adukwu, E. C. (in press). Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections. Applied Microbiology, 2(2), 397-413. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol2020030

Candidiasis (oral, vulvovaginal, or systemic bloodstream infections) are important human fungal infections associated with a high global prevalence in otherwise healthy adults but are also opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. With... Read More about Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections.

Student centred approach to undergraduate research (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2022, June). Student centred approach to undergraduate research. Presented at Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Good Practice Sharing (GPS), UWE Bristol

Serious Leisure Podcast Ep #16 - Accidental poets (2022)
Digital Artefact
Adukwu, E., & Unekwu-Ojo Ogu, I. (2022). Serious Leisure Podcast Ep #16 - Accidental poets. [Audio file hosted on Soundcloud]

How does an activity you start doing alone in your home snowball into a vibrant, active group of people, generating, sharing and critiquing ideas? In this episode we hear how Dr Emmanuel Adukwu and Father Immanuel Unekwu-Ojo Ogu journeyed from writin... Read More about Serious Leisure Podcast Ep #16 - Accidental poets.

How are turmeric and its derivative products beneficial for intestinal health? (2022)
Journal Article
Russell, G., Rolfe, V., & Adukwu, E. (2022). How are turmeric and its derivative products beneficial for intestinal health?. Modern Journal of Medicine and Biology, 1(2),

Turmeric is the common name for the rhizome of Curcuma longa L., and has been used as a curative and digestive aide in both Chinese and Indian traditional medicine since ancient times. Investigations into the physiological actions of this particular... Read More about How are turmeric and its derivative products beneficial for intestinal health?.

Research informed teaching podcast: Episode 5 (2021)
Digital Artefact
Adukwu, E., Weitkamp, E., & Walker, B. (2021). Research informed teaching podcast: Episode 5. [Audio file hosted on webpage]

The aim of this podcast is to explore the notion of research-informed teaching in higher education, both from a practical and theoretical point of view. The episodes bring together a range of academics and graduates to discuss what research-informed... Read More about Research informed teaching podcast: Episode 5.

Black Females in STEM – Personal Journeys (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2021, July). Black Females in STEM – Personal Journeys. Presented at CRCRN Post-Covid Black Futures series, Online

Chaired by Ann de Graft-Johnson and Dr Emmanuel Adukwu

Bioscience laboratory practicals, projects and placements in a Covid-19 world (2021)
Journal Article
Rolfe, V., & Adukwu, E. (2023). Bioscience laboratory practicals, projects and placements in a Covid-19 world. Journal of Biological Education, 57(3), 668-677. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2021.1941187

The aim of this review is to discuss alternatives to the traditional practicals, undergraduate projects and student placements that are presently being disrupted by Covid-19. We focus on bioscience higher education (biology, biomedical sciences) with... Read More about Bioscience laboratory practicals, projects and placements in a Covid-19 world.

Prevalence, distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from a tertiary Hospital in Malawi (2021)
Journal Article
Kumwenda, P., Adukwu, E. C., Tabe, E. S., Ujor, V. C., Kamudumuli, P. S., Ngwira, M., …Chisale, M. (2021). Prevalence, distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from a tertiary Hospital in Malawi. BMC Infectious Diseases, 21, Article 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05725-w

Background: Bacterial infections are a significant cause of sickness and death in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at establishing the prevalence, distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of major bacterial isolates from patients acc... Read More about Prevalence, distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from a tertiary Hospital in Malawi.

Panel discussion: Inclusivity in Academia (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2020, December). Panel discussion: Inclusivity in Academia. Presented at Research Staff Conference 2020, University of Liverpool

Investigation of the antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic potential of plant-based essential oils against aspergillus flavus in peanuts (2020)
Journal Article
Sreenivasa, M. Y., Nagaraja, H., Quyen, P., Sharma, A., Msimanga, H. Z., Achar, P. N., & Adukwu, E. C. (2020). Investigation of the antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic potential of plant-based essential oils against aspergillus flavus in peanuts. Journal of Fungi, 6(4), Article 383. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof6040383

© 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Aspergillus species are known to cause damage to food crops and are associated with opportunistic infections in humans. In the United States, significant losses have been reported in peanut pr... Read More about Investigation of the antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic potential of plant-based essential oils against aspergillus flavus in peanuts.

Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Tran, H., Adukwu, E., Mackonochie, M., & Rolfe, V. (2020, November). Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms. Poster presented at American Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Virtual

Introduction: Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) is very popular worldwide as a spice, food preservative, and colouring material. Curcuminoids and turmerones are two major chemical components of turmeric. Many studies have been conducted to test the antimic... Read More about Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms.

PODCAST: Christmas lockdown, culture wars, student outcomes (2020)
Digital Artefact
Adukwu, E., Hewitt, R., & Leach, M. (2020). PODCAST: Christmas lockdown, culture wars, student outcomes. [Audio file hosted on publishers webpage]

This week on the podcast we discuss the proposed student lockdown for Christmas and the latest salvos in the sector's slice of the culture wars. We also review what’s happening on the ground in universities and consider a new report on student out... Read More about PODCAST: Christmas lockdown, culture wars, student outcomes.

Laboratory evaluation of the Sigma Transwab® transport system for the recovery of Candida species using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) document M40-A2 (2020)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E., & Elcocks, E. (2021). Laboratory evaluation of the Sigma Transwab® transport system for the recovery of Candida species using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) document M40-A2. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 40, 735-738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-020-04062-9

Rising healthcare complications due to fungal infections increase the importance of efficient specimen collection and maintenance systems for correct identification and diagnosis. The CLSI M40-A2 protocol provides guidelines for laboratories assessin... Read More about Laboratory evaluation of the Sigma Transwab® transport system for the recovery of Candida species using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) document M40-A2.

In vitro antifungal activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark and leaf essential oils against Candida albicans and Candida auris (2020)
Journal Article
Tran, H. N. H., Graham, L., & Adukwu, E. C. (2020). In vitro antifungal activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark and leaf essential oils against Candida albicans and Candida auris. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 104, 8911–8924. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10829-z

Candida infections are a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality. Candida albicans is the most common pathogen causing Candida infections. Candida auris is a newly described pathogen that is associated with multi-drug-resistant candidia... Read More about In vitro antifungal activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark and leaf essential oils against Candida albicans and Candida auris.

An overview of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection and the importance of molecular hydrogen as an adjunctive therapy (2020)
Journal Article
Russell, G., Rehman, M., LeBaron, T. W., Veal, D., Adukwu, E., & Hancock, J. (2020). An overview of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection and the importance of molecular hydrogen as an adjunctive therapy. Reactive Oxygen Species, 10(28), 150–165

SARS-CoV-2 is an emerging β-coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease that manifests primarily as a pulmonary infection that can rapidly progress into severe and acute respiratory distress in susceptible patients. Initial reports of severe pulmonary i... Read More about An overview of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection and the importance of molecular hydrogen as an adjunctive therapy.

Rapid bactericidal effect of cinnamon bark essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2019)
Journal Article
Elcocks, E., Spencer‐Phillips, P., & Adukwu, E. (2020). Rapid bactericidal effect of cinnamon bark essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 128(4), 1025-1037. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14538

AIMS: This study aimed to identify the most effective antimicrobial from a selection of essential oils and investigate its bactericidal properties against Ps. aeruginosa. METHODS AND RESULTS: The disc diffusion assay and minimal inhibitory/bacte... Read More about Rapid bactericidal effect of cinnamon bark essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Herbal teas and their health benefits: A scoping review (2019)
Journal Article
Poswal, F. S., Russell, G., Mackonochie, M., MacLennan, E., Adukwu, E. C., & Rolfe, V. (2019). Herbal teas and their health benefits: A scoping review. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 74(3), 266-276. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-019-00750-w

Herbal teas are used as therapeutic vehicles in many forms of traditional medicine and are a popular global beverage. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the evidence relating to the clinical efficacy and safety of herbal teas, and to i... Read More about Herbal teas and their health benefits: A scoping review.

Evaluation of antifungal activities and antihaemolytic effects of cinnamon essential oils from leaf and bark on Candida albicans and Candida auris (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Tran, H., & Adukwu, E. (2019, June). Evaluation of antifungal activities and antihaemolytic effects of cinnamon essential oils from leaf and bark on Candida albicans and Candida auris. Poster presented at Microbiology Society ECM Forum Summer Conference, Dublin, Ireland

Candida infections can be considered as a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality. Candida albicans is the most common pathogen causing Candida infections. Candida auris is a newly described pathogen that is associated with multi-drug r... Read More about Evaluation of antifungal activities and antihaemolytic effects of cinnamon essential oils from leaf and bark on Candida albicans and Candida auris.

The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic: Evaluating communication strategies between two affected countries in West Africa (2019)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E. C., & Walker, B. F. (2020). The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic: Evaluating communication strategies between two affected countries in West Africa. European Journal of Public Health, 30(1), 118-124. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckz104

Background: Ebola is a haemorrhagic disease with high fatality rates between 25 and 90%. The 2013-16 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was the largest to date with >28 000 cases and >11 000 fatalities. This outbreak exposed inadequacies in public health... Read More about The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic: Evaluating communication strategies between two affected countries in West Africa.

Herbal teas and their health benefits: A scoping review (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Poswal, F., Russell, G., Mackonochie, M., MacLennan, E., Adukwu, E., & Rolfe, V. (2019, April). Herbal teas and their health benefits: A scoping review. Poster presented at UWE Bristol Student Conference, Exhibition & Conference Centre, UWE Bristol

The effect of Chlorhexidine on bacterial strains (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Rashid, H., & Adukwu, E. (2019, April). The effect of Chlorhexidine on bacterial strains. Poster presented at UWE Bristol Student Conference, Conference Centre

Evaluation of Two Sigma TranswabⓇ Systems for maintenance of viability of pathogenic Candida spp. using the clinical and laboratory standards institute M40-A2 standard (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Elcocks, E., & Adukwu, E. (2019, March). Evaluation of Two Sigma TranswabⓇ Systems for maintenance of viability of pathogenic Candida spp. using the clinical and laboratory standards institute M40-A2 standard. Poster presented at KNVM & NVNM Scientific Spring Meeting 2019, Papendal, Netherlands

Being Black in Academia (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2019, February). Being Black in Academia. Presented at Being Black in Academia, University of Bristol

In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Green, N., & Adukwu, E. (2018, June). In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii. Poster presented at ECM Forum Summer Conference 2018, Birmingham, UK

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) are both significant nosocomial pathogens that have become increasingly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies. There is a need for alternative therapies to com... Read More about In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

Interrogating water and public health concerns through participatory theatre methodologies - The Iheakpu-Awka example (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Erojikwe, I., Chigor, V., & Adukwu, E. (2018, April). Interrogating water and public health concerns through participatory theatre methodologies - The Iheakpu-Awka example. Paper presented at Faculty of arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2018 international conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Health Humanities as an emerging discipline seeks the convergence of health and humanities in the effort to promote good health as well tackle health concerns. Theatre has been identified as a powerful tool of change for preventive medicine. As an ef... Read More about Interrogating water and public health concerns through participatory theatre methodologies - The Iheakpu-Awka example.

Fungal wars: The underlying molecular repertoires of combating mycelia (2018)
Journal Article
Ujor, V. C., Adukwu, E. C., & Okonkwo, C. C. (2018). Fungal wars: The underlying molecular repertoires of combating mycelia. Fungal Biology, 122(4), 191-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2018.01.001

© 2018 British Mycological Society Non-self contact between fungi elicits strong morphological and biochemical reactions in the mycelia of interacting species. Although these reactions appear to be species- and interaction-specific, some responses su... Read More about Fungal wars: The underlying molecular repertoires of combating mycelia.

The antimicrobial activity of various essential oils against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Elcocks, E., Spencer-Phillips, P., & Adukwu, E. (2017, April). The antimicrobial activity of various essential oils against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Poster presented at SfAM Early Career Scientists Research Symposium 2017, London, UK

Aims The aim of this study is to assess the in vitro antimicrobial activity of several essential oils against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Methods and results Disc diffusion, microdilution, and disc volatilisation assays, are me... Read More about The antimicrobial activity of various essential oils against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2 (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Elcocks, E., Spencer-Phillips, P., & Adukwu, E. (2017, April). An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2. Poster presented at Scientific Spring Meeting KNVM & NVMM 2017, Papendal, Netherlands

Introduction Efficient absorption, transportation and release of specimens from faecal transport swabs are characteristics that commercial swabs must possess to be compliant with the M40-A2 criteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare... Read More about An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2.

Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and chemical analysis of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and pure citral (2016)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E. C., Adukwu, E., Bowles, M., Edwards-Jones, V., & Bone, H. (2016). Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and chemical analysis of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and pure citral. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100(22), 9619-9627. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-016-7807-y

© 2016, The Author(s). The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effects of lemongrass essential oil (C. flexuosus) and to determine cytotoxic effects of both test compounds on human dermal fibroblasts. Antimicrobial susceptibility scr... Read More about Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and chemical analysis of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and pure citral.

Evaluation of liquid-based swab transport systems against the new approved CLSI M40-A2 standard (2016)
Journal Article
Gizzie, N., & Adukwu, E. (2016). Evaluation of liquid-based swab transport systems against the new approved CLSI M40-A2 standard. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 54(4), 1152-1156. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.03337-15

© Copyright 2016, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved. Following revised information pertaining to newer swab types and testing protocols in the new CLSI M40-A2 standard, we evaluated three liquid swab transport systems for the rec... Read More about Evaluation of liquid-based swab transport systems against the new approved CLSI M40-A2 standard.

Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Gizzie, N., & Adukwu, E. (2016, January). Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium. Poster presented at Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB) Conference, UWE Bristol

Abstract: Background: Sigma-Transwab® is a liquid medium format transport swab designed for use on automated processing platforms. The PurFlock® swab is intended to improve absorption and release of the specimen. In 2014 the revised standard CLSI M40... Read More about Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium.

Evaluation of the device Sigma Transwab® with special drawing pad foam polyurethane for collection and handling of samples using the swab elution and roll plate based on the new CLSI M40-A2 guidelines (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E., & Gizzie, N. (2015, October). Evaluation of the device Sigma Transwab® with special drawing pad foam polyurethane for collection and handling of samples using the swab elution and roll plate based on the new CLSI M40-A2 guidelines. Poster presented at XLIV Congresso Nazionale AMCLI, Rimini, Italy

P167 Technology Assessment VALUTAZIONE DEI DISPOSITIVI SIGMA TRANSWAB® DI RACCOLTA E TRASPORTO CAMPIONI CON SPECIALE TAMPONE DI PRELIEVO IN SCHIUMA POLIURETANO E TERRENO LIQUIDO UTILIZZANDO METODICA DI ELUIZIONE E ROLL PLATE SECONDO LINEE GUIDA CLS... Read More about Evaluation of the device Sigma Transwab® with special drawing pad foam polyurethane for collection and handling of samples using the swab elution and roll plate based on the new CLSI M40-A2 guidelines.

Using the new CSI M40-A2 standard coupled with molecular criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab® PurFlock® (standard and mini-tip) with liquid Amies medium (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gizzie, N., & Adukwu, E. (2015, May). Using the new CSI M40-A2 standard coupled with molecular criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab® PurFlock® (standard and mini-tip) with liquid Amies medium. Poster presented at 115th American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, New Orleans, USA

Evaluation of a new collection and enrichment swab device for direct testing in accordance with Dutch guideline on the laboratory detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gizzie, N., Khan, K., & Adukwu, E. (2015, April). Evaluation of a new collection and enrichment swab device for direct testing in accordance with Dutch guideline on the laboratory detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Poster presented at KNVM/NVMM annual Scientific Spring Meeting, Papendal, Netherlands

Antimicrobial susceptibility and time-kill analysis of single and combined essential oil blends against clinical and non-clinical isolates of bacteria and fungi (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E., & Edwards-Jones, V. (2014, May). Antimicrobial susceptibility and time-kill analysis of single and combined essential oil blends against clinical and non-clinical isolates of bacteria and fungi. Poster presented at 114th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology Conference, Boston, Massachusetts

The continued emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and infection outbreaks in healthcare and community settings has created a need for development of new antibiotics and exploration of alternative therapeutics. Essential oils (EOs) have been id... Read More about Antimicrobial susceptibility and time-kill analysis of single and combined essential oil blends against clinical and non-clinical isolates of bacteria and fungi.

A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent (2014)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E. C., Allen, S. C., & Phillips, C. A. (2015). A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 25(2), 115-125. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2014.903905

© 2014 Taylor & Francis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of household bleach, a sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC)-based disinfectant and an eco-friendly cleaning agent (EFCA) on four Staphylococcus aureus strains, including two... Read More about A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent.

Research Skills for Employability and Enterprise (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2014, March). Research Skills for Employability and Enterprise. Presented at International Conference for Nigerian Students in Diaspora, University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

The anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oils against five strains of Staphylococcus aureus (2012)
Journal Article
Adukwu, E., Allen, S., & Phillips, C. (2012). The anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oils against five strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 113(5), 1217-1227. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2012.05418.x

Aims: To determine the sensitivity of five strains of Staphylococcus aureus to five essential oils (EOs) and to investigate the anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass and grapefruit EOs. Methods and Results: Antimicrobial susceptibility screening was ca... Read More about The anti-biofilm activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oils against five strains of Staphylococcus aureus.

Community acquired infections and its implications in the elderly (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E., Phillips, C., & Allen, S. (2010, September). Community acquired infections and its implications in the elderly. Paper presented at East Midlands Universities Association (EMUA) Annual conference, Nottingham, UK

Community acquired infections have been defined as infections acquired in the community in contrast with infections acquired in a hospital or health care facility. An infection would also be referred to as community-acquired if the patient had not re... Read More about Community acquired infections and its implications in the elderly.