Dr. Clement A. OKOLO

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Okolo 

Name: Dr. Clement A. OKOLO

Faculty: BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES

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 Department:Pathology

 Designation: Senior Lecturer

Brief Biography:

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH


EDUCATION/TRAINING

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION          DEGREE         MM/YY              FIELD OF STUDY

University of Nigeria, Nsukka                  MBBS            June 1995          Medicine and Surgery

University College Hospital, Ibadan        FMCPath        May 2005            Pathology

 POSITIONS

1. Sub Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. September 2010 till date

2. Senior Lecturer ,  Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State. 31st October 2011 till date

3. Lecturer I,  Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State. 31st October 2005 to 30th October 2011

4. Consultant Pathologist, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada, Edo State. 1st July – 30th October 2005             

5. Lecturer I,  College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State 1st July – 30th October 2005

6. Chief Resident Doctor, Department of Pathology, University College Hospital Ibadan June 2003 - July 2004

7. Senior Registrar, Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan May 2001 – May 2004            

8. Registrar, Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan.  September 1999 – May 2001

9. Senior House Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan. September 1998 – August 1999    

10. Medical Officer, Ankuri Hospital, Lokoja Kogi State.November 1997 – August 1998   

11. NYSC Medical Officer, Nigerian Army Medical Reception Station, 4 Mechanized Brigade, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, Kwara State December 1996 – Nov  1997 

12. House Officer, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching  Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State. August 1995 – July 1996    

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES & ASSOCIATIONS

1.    Member, Nigeria Medical Association

2.    Member, Association of Pathologists of Nigeria (ASOPON)

3.    Member, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)

4.    Secretary General, West African Division of  the International Academy of Pathology (WADIAP)

5.    Member of Committee and Laboratory Coordinator of  “Operation Stop Cervical Cancer in Nigeria” (OSCCN)

6.    Member, West African Society of Cytology (WASC)

7.    Member Editorial Board, African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2006 till date

 AWARDS AND HONOURS

1.  Awarded the “Best Lecturer of the Year 2011” (Teaching Category) of the  University of Ibadan  with a cash reward of one hundred thousand naira  by University of  Ibadan.

2.  Awarded the “Best Lecturer of the  Year ”  (Male, Clinicals) of the College of Medicine of the University of Ibadan  for four  consecutive academic sessions 2007/2008 to  2010/2010  sessions by University of  Ibadan Medical Students Association (UIMSA)

3.  Awarded a “Plaque of Honor” in recognition of outstanding contributions to the 1st Biennial Conference & Cytology Workshop of West African Society of Cytology in Kano on 2nd April 2009

4.  Awarded a Certificate of Recognition as the “Most Admired Lecturer”  of the 2007-2008 academic session by  Medical Students of the Alexander Brown Hall of the University College Hospital, Ibadan  

5.  Awarded a “Certificate of Distinction” in recognition of selfless service to patients at the University College Hospital Ibadan in 2007 by the Beloved Physicians Association of the University College Hospital Ibadan

6.  Awarded a Travel Fellowship Grant by the International Society for Nephrology for a clinical attachment for renal transplant Pathology at the Renal Pathology & Immunoflorescence Unit of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Tennessee USA from1st to 29th February 2008.

7.  Awarded a Travel Sponsorship Grant by Exxon Mobil International under Operation Stop Cervical Cancer in Nigeria program for a clinical attachment at the Biomedical Engineering & Gynecologic Oncology Department of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston Texas USA from August 28th – Sept 15th 2006.

8.  Awarded a Travel Sponsorship Grant by Exxon Mobil International under Operation Stop Cervical Cancer in Nigeria program for a Laboratory attachment at British Columbia Cancer Agency and General Hospital, Vancouver  from 21st – 29th Sept 2006  in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

9.  Awarded a Certificate of Service as Secretary, Electoral Committee of the Association of Resident Doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan in the year 2001.

10. Awarded a Certificate of Service as Chairman, Electoral Committee of the Association of Resident Doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan in the year 2002.

11. Awarded a Certificate of Service as Representative of ARD at the Laboratory Services Committee of the University College Hospital by the Association of Resident Doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan in the year 2003.

12. Awarded a Certificate of Honor by the Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship of    Kwara State for the  1996/97 service year

Researches

 

RESEARCH SUPPORT

I have collaborated in the study of Prevalence, culture and efficacy of therapeutic interactions in Helicobacter Pylori infection in Nigeria. A multidisciplinary research grant from MacArthur Foundation, University of Ibadan from 2009 till date.I also participated in study of  Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) type distribution in adult African women diagnosed with invasive cervical  cancer: A collaborative, propective, cross-sectional, multicentric, epidermiological study on human papilloma virus infection in African women in collaboration with African organization for research and training (Cancer AORTIC). Sponsored by GlaxoSmithkline Biologicals Belgium.  2007 till date.

    ONGOING RESEARCH SUPPORT

Capacity Development for Research into HIV-Associated Malignancies in West Africa (CADRE). A multicenter collaborative research project in conjunction with the Institute of Human Virology, Abuja and Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, USA. 2009 till date. Role- co-investigator.

Evaluation of renal pathology and interpretation of renal biopsy specimen from the University College Hospital Ibadan using immunoflorescence and electron microscopy. A collaborative research project with the Renal Pathology Laboratory of Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville Tennessee USA.  February 2010 till date. Role- Principal Investigator

Publications

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS)

  1. Odukogbe AA,  Akang EU, Oluwasola OA, Okolo CA, Awoyinka BA,  Oladokun A, Aken’Ova     YA,  Omigbodun AO,  Adewole IF.Lymphomas of the female genital tract in Ibadan. Accepted by Trop. Jo. Obs & Gyn, August 2013.
  2.  Takure AO, Shittu OB, Adebayo SA, Okolo CA, Sotumbi PT. Renal cell carcinoma in Ibadan: 5 year review. Accepted by Afr. J. Med Med Sci. August 2013.
  3. Fowotade A, Okolo CA, Manga MM, Anaedobe CG, Salami AA, Akang EEU. Apparent rarity of asymptomatic herpes cervicitis in a woman with IUCD: A case report. Accepted by
  4. Morhason-Bello I O, Adesina O A, Adedokun B O, Awolude O A, Okolo C A, Aimakhu C O, Akinwunmi B O, Oladokun A O, Adewole I F. Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus vaccines, and opinions of Gynaecologists on its implementation in Nigeria. Afr J Rep  Health June 2013 Vol 17. No 2 154-160.
  5. Adedapo KS, Arinola OG, Shittu OB, Kareem OI,Okolo CA, Nwobi LN. Diagnostic value of lipids, total antioxidants, and trace metals in benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer.Niger J Clin Pract. 2012 Jul-Sep;15(3):293-7.
  6. Buys TP, Cantor SB, Guillaud M, Adler-Storthz K, Cox DD,Okolo C, Arulogon O, Oladepo O, Basen-Engquist K, Shinn E, Yamal JM, Beck JR, Scheurer ME, van Niekerk D, Malpica A, Matisic J, Staerkel G, Atkinson EN, Bidaut L, Lane P, Benedet JL, Miller D, Ehlen T, Price R, Adewole IF, MacAulay C, Follen M.Optical technologies and molecular imaging for cervical neoplasia: a program project update.Gend Med. 2012 Feb;9(1 Suppl):S7-24.
  7. Ademola AD, Asinobi OO, Oladokun RE, Ogunkunle OO, Okolo CA, Ogbole GE. Kidney disease in hospitalized HIV positive children in Ibadan, South West Nigeria. Afr. J. Med.med. Sci. 2012, 41,221-230.
  8. Cornet I, Gheit T, Franscesca S, Vignat J, Burk RD, Sylla BS, Tommasino M, Clifford GM, Okolo CA, & 50 other collaborators from IARC HPV variant Study Group. Human Papilloma type 16 genetic variants: phylogeny and classification based on E6 and LCR. J Virol 2012 Jun;86(12):6855-61. Epub 2012 Apr 4.
  9. Adeniyi BA, Otegbayo JA, Lawal TO, Oluwasola AO, Odaibo GN, Okolo CA, Ola SO, Idowu PA, Akere A, Kehinde AO. Prevelence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspepsia patients in Ibadan, South West Nigeria. Afr J Micro Research Vol 6(14) 3399-3402. April 2012
  10. Adeleye AO, Okolo CA, Akang EE, Adesina AM (2011). Cerebral pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma associated with NF1: an updated review with a rare atypical case from Africa. Neurosurgery Review 10 1007/s10143-011-0362-1.
  11. Adeyemo A, Okolo CA, Ogunkeyede S Evaluation of Histopathology Examination of Routine Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Specimens in Developing Countries. Journal of  Paediatric Sciences. Vol 3, No 3 e96;1-5
  12. Ogbole GI, Adeyinka OA, Okolo CA, Ogun AO, Atalabi OM. Low Field  Imaging Pattern of Sellar and Parasellar Lesions in a Developing Country Hospital. Eur J Radiol. 2011 Feb 5.
  13. Ogbole GI, Bassey OS, Okolo CA, Ukperi SO, Ogunseyinde AO. Testicular Tuberculosis presenting with metastatic intracranial tuberculomas: A case report. J Med Case Reports. 2011 Mar 13;5(1):100.
  14. Fasunla JA, Adeleye AO, Onakoya PA, Okolo CA, Nwaorgu GO. Recurrent nasal polyp and pansinus mucocoele associated with bilateral blindness:  A case report. Ghana Medical Journal 2010 44; 4, 165 - 68.
  15. Okolo CA, Silvia Franceschi, Isaac Adewole, Jaiye O Thomas, Michele Follen, Peter JF Snijders, Chris JLM Meijer , Gary M Clifford. Human papilloma virus infection in women with and without cervical cancer in Ibadan, Nigeria.  Infectious Agents & Cancer Journal  2010;5,4.
  16. Cadmus SIB, Oluwasola AO, Okolo CA, Ngwu BAF. Pattern of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Diagnosed by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2010 Sep;39(3):193-7.
  17. Bekibele C O,Okolo CA, Oyawale  A O, Eucestode larva in the anterior chamber of the eye of a 7year old Nigerian girl' Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology.September,2010
  18. Afuwape OO, Okolo CA, Akinyemi OA (2011). Preventable trauma deaths in Ibadan: a comparison of revised trauma score and panel review.West African Journal of  Medicine.  30(1):19-23.Aug 2010
  19. Odubanjo MA, Okolo CA, Oluwasola AO, Arije A (2011). End Stage Renal Disease in Nigeria: An Overview of the Epidermiology and the Pathogenetic Mechanisms. Saudi Journal of  Kidney Disease Transplant. 22(5):1064-71.
  20. Adeolu AA, Balogun JA, Adeleye AO, Adeoye PO, Okolo CA, Ogbole GI. Management of symptomatic vertebral haemangioma in a resource challenged environment. Childs Nerv Syst. 2010 Jul;26(7):979-82. Epub 2010 Mar 10.
  21. RO Ayorinde, Okolo CA. Concurrent femoral neck fractures following pelvic irradiation: a case report. Journal  Med Case Reports 10.1186/1752-3:9332, Dec 2009
  22. Ifesanya AO, Afuwape D, Okojie VN, Agunloye A, Odole O, Okolo CA, Alonge TO. Unintentional injury outcomes secondary to pedestrian traffic crashes: a descriptive analysis from a major medical center.Prehosp Disaster Med. 2009 Sep-Oct;24(5):443
  23. AJ Fasunla, OS Adebola, CA Okolo. Nasal septal lobular capillary haemangioma in the West African Sub-region: a case report. Cases Journal, 10.4076/1757-1626-2-8952 Sept 2009.
  24. AB Omololu, CA Okolo, SA Ogunlade, TY Oyebadejo, AO Adeoye, JO Ogunbiy, EE Akang, VK Gopaldassani. Primary malignant bone tumors in Ibadan, Nigeria: An update, AJMMS  38,77-81, 2009
  25. Ogah OS, Ogunbiyi OA, Adebiyi AA, Oladapo OO,  Okolo CA, Adeyemi BF, Adeoye AM, Aje A, Ojji BD, Falase OA.  Amyloidosis with cardiac involvement in a 54year old Nigerian. Case report.  Nig J Cardiol Vol 5 ;2:3843. 2008
  26. Akinwuntan A, Adesina OA, Okolo CA  et al. Correlation of  Cervical cytology and visual inspection with acetic acid in HIV positive women. J Obs & Gyn, August 2008.
  27. Okolo CA, Afolabi AO, Sahabi SM, Intussusception and volvulus secondary to jejunal adenocarcinoma in an adult Nigerian male; a case report. Accepted by Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice June 2008.
  28. Lagunju IA, Okolo CA, Ebruke BE et al. Severe Neurological involvement in tuberous sclerosis: A report of two cases and a review of the African literature. Afr J Neuro Sci 2008, 12:34:36.
  29. Irabor DO, Okolo CA. An Audit of 149 consecutive breast biopsies in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pak J Med Sci 2008, 24:2.
  30. Okolo CA, Akinosun OM, Shittu OB et al. Correlation of serum PSA and Gleason Score in Nigerian  Men with Prostate Cancer. Afr J Urol 2008 14:15-22.
  31. Kokong DD, Ibekwe TS, Okolo CA et al . Amyloid angiopathy of the floor of  the mouth: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Reports. 2007, 1:117:10.1186/1752-1947-1-117.
  32. Miller D, Okolo CA, Mirabal  Y et al. Knowledge dissemination andevaluation in a Cervical Cancer Screening Implementation Program in Nigeria. Gynae Oncol 2007,107(1 Suppl 1):S196-207
  33. Okolo CA, Odubanjo M O, Surgical Pathology – An important Diagnostic tool in clinical practice. Dokita 2006 31:1: 1-3.
  34. Ogole G I, Ogunseinde O A, Okolo CA et al. Malignant Giant cell tumor of  bone with axillary metastasis; A case report. Ann. Ibadan Postgraduate Med.2006, 4:1: 47-51.

 

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