Centre 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
  1. 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 

  1. 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 IgbasiSenior Research Fellow /Head of Centre
Dr. Emelda Ebere ChukwuResearch Fellow I
Mrs. Ebelechukwu Eugenia AfochaResearch Fellow II
Miss. Oluwatoyin Bamidele AwoderuResearch Fellow II
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS
Dr. Christian EnwuruChief Medical Lab. Scientist
Mrs. Maureen WahabAssistant Chief Medical Lab. Scientist
Mr. Peter Lengshak GogwanMedical Laboratory Scientist I
SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Mr. Jubril Femi SholeyeScience Laboratory Technologist II
Mr Timothy AjeHigher Science Laboratory Technologist
ADMINISTRATION STAFF 
Mrs. Alesinloye Roseline OmotayoChief Executive Officer
Miss Rosemary OkochaChief Clerical Officer
ADJUNCT PROFESSORS
Dr. Adetoun Mustapha 
Prof. Ehimario Igumbor 
Prof. Kolawole Oyedeji 

PRICE LIST FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY CIDR

S/NITEMSPRICE (Naira)
Immunology
1ELISA analysis for corporate bodies25,000 per plate
2ELISA analysis for students10,000 per plate
3ELISA reading for corporate bodies15,000 per plate
4ELISA reading for students5,000 per plate
Bacteriology
5Microbial assay for corporate bodies20,000 per sample
6Microbial assay for students10,000 per sample
7Bacterial characterization using semi-automated method for corporate bodies20,000 per Isolate
8Bacterial characterization using semi-automated method for Students15,000 per Isolate
9Bacterial characterization using automated method for corporate bodies25,000 per isolate
10Bacterial characterization using automated method for Students25,000 per isolate
11Bacterial characterization and Antibacterial Sensitivity testing using automated method for corporate bodies40,000 per isolate
12Bacterial characterization and Antibacterial Sensitivity testing using automated method for Students30,000 per isolate
13Molecular analysis30,000 per isolate
14Bacterial isolation and molecular analysis50,000 per isolate
15Parasitic Identification of pathogens1,000 per sample
16Maintenance fee for Standard Microbial strains50,000 per isolate
17Maintenance fee for typed Nigerian strains10,000 per isolate
18Microbial analysis of potable water (for Individuals)150,000
19Microbial analysis of potable water (for cooperate bodies)250,000
20Microbial assay of Pool water (for 3 samples)250,000
21Environmental microbial sampling (cooperate bodies)250,000
22Environmental microbial sampling (for Individuals)50,000 -100,000
Parasitology
23Stool analysis for intestinal parasites (Food handlers and others)500 per sample
24Slide microscopy for corporate bodies500 per slide
25Slide microscopy for students200 per slide
26Helminth ova on stained slides200 per slide
27Protozoan cysts on stained slides200 per slide
28Infected mice for Schistosomiasis5,000 per mouse
29Infected snails for Schistosomiasis1000 per snail
30Isolation and Identification of Trichomonas vaginalis20,000 per sample

DR. (MRS.) U. T. IGBASI

HEAD, CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH