Center for Infectious Diseases Research
CIDR is one of the three centers in Microbiology Department, where 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, zoonotic and 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; emeldachukwu@nimr.gov.ng
- Parasitology group: focuses on research into infections with parasitic etiology, with focus on;
- Malaria and neglected tropical parasitic infections
- Genomic surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance markers
- Field evaluation of diagnostic devices for parasitic infections
- We are open for collaboration with relevant organization for research, clinical trials and capacity development
- 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. We provide paid services for student working on immunological markers with our ELISA equipment.
Contact: bamiyin@yahoo.com; o.awoderu@nimr.gov.ng
MEMBERS OF STAFF – CIDR DIVISION
RESEARCH FELLOWS
Dr. Uche Thecla Igbasi Research Fellow I/Head of Centre
Dr. Emelda Chukwu Research Fellow I
Mrs. Ebelechukwu Eugenia Afocha Research Fellow II
Ms. Oluwatoyin Awoderu Research Fellow II
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS
Mr. Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi Deputy Director
Dr. Christian Enwuru Chief Med. Lab. Scientist
Mr. Dennis Abuh Principal Med. Lab scientist
Mr. Peter Lengshak Gogwan Medical Lab. Scientist I
SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Mr. Jubril Femi Sholeye Science Laboratory Technologist II
Mr Timothy Aje Higher Science Laboratory Technologist
ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Mr. Akinfenwa Nathaniel Adeolu Chief Clerical Officer
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 | Isolation and Identification of Microbes for corporate bodies | 20,000 per sample |
6 | Isolation and Identification of Microbes for students | 10,000 per sample |
7 | Identification of Microbes for corporate bodies | 15,000 per petri dish |
8 | Identification of Microbes for research and education | 10,000 per petri dish |
9 | Parasitic Identification of pathogens | 1,000 per sample |
10 | Maintenance fee for Standard Microbial strains | 50,000 per isolate |
11 | Maintenance fee for typed Nigerian strains | 10,000 per isolate |
12 | Microbial analysis of potable water (for Individuals) | 150,000 |
13 | Microbial analysis of potable water (for cooperate bodies) | 250,000 |
14 | Microbial analysis of Pool water (for 3 samples) | 250,000 |
15 | Environmental microbial sampling (cooperate bodies) | 250,000 |
16 | Environmental microbial sampling (for Individuals) | 50,000 -100,000 |
Parasitology | ||
12 | Processing of stool samples for intestinal parasites | 400 per sample |
13 | Microscope reading for corporate bodies | 500 per slide |
14 | Microscope reading for students | 200 per slide |
15 | Helminth ova on stained slides | 200 per slide |
16 | Protozoan cysts on stained slides | 200 per slide |
17 | Infected mice for Schistosomiases | 5,000 per mouse |
18 | Infected snails for Schistosomiases | 1000 per snail |
19 | Isolation and Identification of Trichomonas vaginalis | 20,000 per sample |

DR. (MRS.) U. T. IGBASI
HEAD, CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH



Dr. Emelda E. Chukwu
STAFF OF THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2022
(For her contribution to research output through her research publications)