Louis C. Ajonuma
Louis Ajonuma (born in 1963) is a Nigerian-born Physiologist and Scientist, a recipient of several International Awards including the Royan International Research Award in Reproductive Biomedicine & Stem Cell (Female Infertility), 2010.
Biography[edit]
Louis Ajonuma was born at Amakohia, Ihitte Etiti in Imo State, He received his early education in Nigeria then proceeded to and earned a Bachelor of Science Medical (BSc) from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1985. then a Doctor of Medicine (MD), from the College of Medicine, Lyceum-Northwestern University in 1990. afterwards a Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) in Obstetrics & Gynecology from Queen Mary's Hospital, The University of Hong Kong in 2002. then a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiology, from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2004. was granted a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong between 2004–2007. He served as a Research Assistant Professor with The University of Hong Kong between 2007–2009. and currently a Director and Chief Research Officer of Geniuscom International.
Awards, Honors and Fellowships[edit]
Dr. Louis Ajonuma won some other awards as listed. International Congress on Cell Biology (ICCB) Travel Award 2008. Included in the 2007 edition of Who’s Who in Science & Engineering and the 7th Royan International Research Award in Reproductive Biomedicine & Stem Cell, 3rd place, 2006. also the finalist Hong Kong Young Scientist Award in Life Science, Hong Kong Institution of Science 2006. Listed on the 2006-2010 editions of Who’s Who in Medicine & Health Care Listed on the Who's Who in Asia, 2006. Travel Fellowship of Center for Developmental Biology Riken, Japan, 2006. the JSPS / KOSEF International Vaccine Institute Award, 2004. Postdoctoral Fellowship Award,The Chinese University, 2004–2007. Postdoctoral Fellowship,Division of Public Health and Epidemiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, 1993–1994. 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award in Research & Health Services from the Lyceum Northwestern University, The Philippines.
Publications[edit]
Dr. Louis Ajonuma has published in some internationally recognized peer reviewed Scientific journals like: Nature Cell Biology Human Reproduction Update Human Reproduction Fertility and Sterility Molecular Endocrinology East African Journal of Public Health Cell Biology International International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health Drug Metabolism and Drug Interactions Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Tropical Doctor
Membership[edit]
Dr. Louis Ajonuma is a member of the following bodies: Royal Society for Public Health, England (FRSPH). Institute of Biology,(IOB) London CBiol., MIBiol. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, ASRM. Hong Kong Pharmacology Society Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction Society for Reproductive Biology, Australia.
References[edit]
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- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "EG-VEGF concentrations may predict OHSS". Fertility and Sterility 95(7): e37.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Is Nottingham Health Profile a reliable tool to measure quality of life among filipinos with chronic kidney diseases undergoing hemodialysis?". East African Journal of Public Health 7, 4.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Ovarian steroid hormones differentially regulate thrombospondin-1 expression". Fertility and Sterility 94,e35. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Abnormally up-regulated cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator expression and uterine fluid accumulation contribute to Chlamydia trachomatis-induced female infertility". Fertility and Sterility 93,2608–14. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Expression and immunolocalization of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in human gingiva" Cell Biology International 34,147–52. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "A potential role of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases in adolescents and adults". International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health 22,213–7.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "CFTR is required for cellular entry and internalization of Chlamydia trachomatis". Cell Biology International 34,593–600. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Sudden enlargement of the prostate in a patient taking Fansidar for malaria" Drug Metabolism and Drug Interactions 22,285–9.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Involvement of CFTR in infection-induced edema". Cell Biology International 32,801–6. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Involvement of Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) in the pathogenesis of hydrosalpinx induced by Chlamydia trachomatis infection". Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 34,923–30. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Epithelial ion channels in the regulation of female reproductive tract fluid microenvironment: implications in fertility and infertility". Sheng Li Xue Bao. 59,495–504.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "Is VEGF the main mediator in the pathogenesis of OHSS?" Medical Hypotheses 70,1174–8. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Estrogen-induced abnormally high CFTR expression results in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome". Molecular Endocrinology 19,3038–44. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Ultrastructural characterization of whole hydrosalpinx in infertile Chinese patients for assisted reproduction treatments". Cell Biology International 29,785–91 .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Increased cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) expression in human hydrosalpinx". Human Reproduction 20,1228–34. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Coasting acts through down regulation of VEGF gene expression and protein secretion". Human Reproduction 20,574–5 .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Endometrial “natural killer cell” lymphocyte population and implantation failure" Fertility and Sterility 83,255–6. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "The role of inducible nitric oxide synthase in gamete functions and fertilization: a comparative study on knockout mice of three NOS isoforms". Cell Biology International 29,849–56. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Differential expression of CFTR and ENaC subunit mRNA in mouse endometrium during pre-implantation". Cell Biology International 28,433–9. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying abnormal fluid formation in the female reproductive tract and its adverse effects on reproduction". PhD Thesis. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. 2004.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Teratogenic effect of hydrosalpinx fluid in humans" Human Reproduction 18, 2236–7.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Differential effect of Matrigel and its components on functional activity of CFTR and ENaC in mouse endometrial cells". Cell Biology International 27,543–8. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Characterization of polarized epithelial cell culture from human hydrosalpinges and the adverse effects of its conditioned medium on sperm motility and embryo development". Human Reproduction 18,291–8. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Involvement of CFTR in uterine bicarbonate secretion and the fertilizing capacity of sperm". Nature Cell Biology 5,902–6. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "New insights into the mechanisms underlying hydrosalpinx fluid formation and its adverse effect on IVF outcome" Human Reproduction Update, 8,255–64. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "In vitro study of the effects of hydrosalpinx fluid on the motility and velocity of spermatozoa". MMedSc Thesis. (HKUTO), The University of Hong Kong. 2002.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Hydrosalpinx fluid and in vitro mouse embryo development". Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 27,237–9. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Adverse effects of hydrosalpinx fluid on sperm motility and survival". Human Reproduction 15:772–7. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma et al. "Outbreak of Stevens – Johnson syndrome among Filipino overseas contract workers using Mebendazole for helminthiasis prophylaxis". Tropical Doctor 4-11, 3-4. .
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "Drugs may be reason for “mystery epidemic”" The China Post. Taiwan, January 29, 1997.
- ↑ L.C Ajonuma. "Radiocarbon dating" The Heroes. Rohtak, India, page 15. 1984.
External links[edit]
• http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-2130-2009 • http://www.abstractboard.com/author/Ajonuma+L+C/L-C-Ajonuma.html • http://www.ionchannels.org/showauthor.php?surname=Ajonuma&initials=LC • http://lib.bioinfo.pl/auid:1370103 • http://www.biomedexperts.com/Profile.bme/15335/Louis_Chukwuemeka_Ajonuma • http://www.nextbio.com/b/search/author/LCAjonuma
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