Center for Infectious Diseases Research
CIDR is among the three centers in Microbiology Department, we perform basic, translational and clinical research. Our highly interdisciplinary research focuses on the transmission, evolution, immunology and control of infectious diseases among human populations and environment, using cutting -edge tools in epidemiological and genetic analysis, backed by focused field and experimental research.
We collaborate with relevant stake holders in microbiome genomics research of pathogens, hosts, vectors and environment in line with “One health” concept to monitor and control public health communicable diseases’ threats, nationally and internationally.
Our scope spans a wide range of microbial research on diseases with three research groups;
- Bacteriology
- Parasitology
- Immunology group
- Bacteriology group conducts research on bacteriological infections of public health importance, with focus on;
- Diarrheal agents, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Microbial analysis of water, food and other environmental samples
- Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
- Opportunistic microbial diseases and zoonotic/nosocomial infections
- Capacity development on antibiotics stewardship for doctors and other healthcare workers
- We operate microbial repositories for research and academic purposes.
Contact: emeldachukwu123@gmail.com
- Parasitology group: focuses on research on infections with parasitic etiology, with focus on;
- Malaria and neglected tropical parasitic infections
- Genomics surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance markers
- Field evaluation of diagnostic devices for parasitic infections in collaboration with relevant organization
- Implementation and applied research to improve diagnosis, promote rational (safety and effective) use of diagnostic devices to improve health outcomes.
Contact: eyiuche2001@yahoo.com; utigbasi@nimr.gov.ng
Immunology group conducts research on immunological marker of diseases of public health importance
Contact: bamiyin@yahoo.com
MEMBERS OF STAFF – CIDR DIVISION
| RESEARCH FELLOWS | |
| Dr. Uche Thecla Igbasi | Senior Research Fellow /Head of Centre |
| Dr. Emelda Ebere Chukwu | Research Fellow I |
| Mrs. Ebelechukwu Eugenia Afocha | Research Fellow II |
| Miss. Oluwatoyin Bamidele Awoderu | Research Fellow II |
| MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS | |
| Dr. Christian Enwuru | Chief Medical Lab. Scientist |
| Mrs. Maureen Wahab | Assistant Chief Medical Lab. Scientist |
| Mr. Peter Lengshak Gogwan | Medical Laboratory Scientist I |
| SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST | |
| Mr. Jubril Femi Sholeye | Science Laboratory Technologist II |
| Mr Timothy Aje | Higher Science Laboratory Technologist |
| ADMINISTRATION STAFF | |
| Mrs. Alesinloye Roseline Omotayo | Chief Executive Officer |
| Miss Rosemary Okocha | Chief Clerical Officer |
| ADJUNCT PROFESSORS | |
| Dr. Adetoun Mustapha | |
| Prof. Ehimario Igumbor | |
| Prof. Kolawole Oyedeji | |
PRICE LIST FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY CIDR
| S/N | ITEMS | PRICE (Naira) |
Immunology | ||
| 1 | ELISA analysis for corporate bodies | 25,000 per plate |
| 2 | ELISA analysis for students | 10,000 per plate |
| 3 | ELISA reading for corporate bodies | 15,000 per plate |
| 4 | ELISA reading for students | 5,000 per plate |
Bacteriology | ||
| 5 | Microbial assay for corporate bodies | 20,000 per sample |
| 6 | Microbial assay for students | 10,000 per sample |
| 7 | Bacterial characterization using semi-automated method for corporate bodies | 20,000 per Isolate |
| 8 | Bacterial characterization using semi-automated method for Students | 15,000 per Isolate |
| 9 | Bacterial characterization using automated method for corporate bodies | 25,000 per isolate |
| 10 | Bacterial characterization using automated method for Students | 25,000 per isolate |
| 11 | Bacterial characterization and Antibacterial Sensitivity testing using automated method for corporate bodies | 40,000 per isolate |
| 12 | Bacterial characterization and Antibacterial Sensitivity testing using automated method for Students | 30,000 per isolate |
| 13 | Molecular analysis | 30,000 per isolate |
| 14 | Bacterial isolation and molecular analysis | 50,000 per isolate |
| 15 | Parasitic Identification of pathogens | 1,000 per sample |
| 16 | Maintenance fee for Standard Microbial strains | 50,000 per isolate |
| 17 | Maintenance fee for typed Nigerian strains | 10,000 per isolate |
| 18 | Microbial analysis of potable water (for Individuals) | 150,000 |
| 19 | Microbial analysis of potable water (for cooperate bodies) | 250,000 |
| 20 | Microbial assay of Pool water (for 3 samples) | 250,000 |
| 21 | Environmental microbial sampling (cooperate bodies) | 250,000 |
| 22 | Environmental microbial sampling (for Individuals) | 50,000 -100,000 |
Parasitology | ||
| 23 | Stool analysis for intestinal parasites (Food handlers and others) | 500 per sample |
| 24 | Slide microscopy for corporate bodies | 500 per slide |
| 25 | Slide microscopy for students | 200 per slide |
| 26 | Helminth ova on stained slides | 200 per slide |
| 27 | Protozoan cysts on stained slides | 200 per slide |
| 28 | Infected mice for Schistosomiasis | 5,000 per mouse |
| 29 | Infected snails for Schistosomiasis | 1000 per snail |
| 30 | Isolation and Identification of Trichomonas vaginalis | 20,000 per sample |
DR. (MRS.) U. T. IGBASI
HEAD, CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH
Dr. Christian A. Enwuru
STAFF OF THE MONTH OF JULY, 2023
(For remarkable contributions towards the success of the external training conducted.)