Career Profile
Uduak Aletan is a lecturer and biochemist at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and is currently a Reader and the Head, Department of Biological Sciences. National Open University Nigeria, Jabi Abuja.
Reader Uduak Aletan
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BSc. MSc. PhD Biochemistry
Tutor: Federal Government Girls College Omu Aran 1997-1998
National Youth Service Corps (Kwara State)
Graduate Assistant: Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences University of Calabar, Calabar 2000 – 2002
Assistant Lecturer: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences University of Calabar, Calabar 2003 – 2005
Lecturer II: School of Science and Technology, Chemistry Unit
National Open University of Nigeria: 2011 – 2014
Lecturer I: Department of Pure and Applied Sciences,
Faculty of Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria 2015 -2019
Senior Lecturer Department of Pure and Applied Sciences,
Faculty of Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria 2020 to 2022
Reader Department of Biological Sciences 2023 to date
c. University Administration
Head, Chemistry Unit, School of Science and Technology 2014-2016
Member, General Programme I in charge of Examination
School of Science and Technology 2013-2014
Exam Officer, School of Science and Technology 2013-2014
Head , General Programme II in charge of Appointment of Facilitators, Project Supervisors for students, School of Science and Technology 2015-2016
Coordinator, University Regional Laboratory National Open University of Nigeria Lagos Office 2017 to 2023
Exam officer, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences 2020 to 2021
Exam officer, Department of Biological Sciences 2021 to 2024
Head of Department, Department of Biological Sciences 2024 to date
Umoh U.I, Umoh I.B., Eteng M.U., and William I.O. (2004), Bioavailability of
zinc and copper in rats fed on Nigeria peasant diets. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 10(2)315-319.
2. Eteng, M. U.,Ibekwe, H, .A., Umoh, U.I., Ebong, P.E., Umoh, I.B., and
Eyong, E. U. (2006). Theobromine rich cocoa powder induces weight loss and changes in lipid profile of obese wistar rats. Discovery and Innovation, 18(3), 191- 196.
3. Aletan, U.I and Eteng, M.U. (2012). Interaction with iodine metabolism following ingestion of Allium cepa And Allium sativum by albino wistar rats Journal of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology 12 (1) 35-40.
4. Aletan, U.I. (2014). Hematological effects following ingestion of Allium cepa (onion), Allium sativum (garlic) and treatment with iodine in albino wistar rats. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 13 (8), 457-461.
5. Ogunsipe A. and Aletan U. (2015) Solubilization of hydrophobic zinc phthalocyanine derivatives-spectral and photophysicochemical consequences International. Journal Chemical Science 13(4), 1835-1843.
6. Aletan, U. I. and Okon, J. O. O. (2018). Investigation of potassium bromate and anti-nutrient contents of flour and bread in Ikot Ekpene metropolis. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology, 4(3), 77-80.
7. Aletan, U. I. & Okey, N.E. (2018). Proximate, vitamins and elemental analysis of seeds of Telfairia occidentalis and Anacardium occidentale nuts. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology, 4(3), 86- 94 .
8. Aletan, U. I. (2018). Lipid profile of normal and iodine treated albino wistar rats following ingestion of Allium cepa (onion) and Allium sativum (garlic). Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research, 6 (1), 73-80.
9. Aletan, U. I. and Udoh, M.A. (2018). Effect of drying methods on the chemical composition of selected leafy vegetables in Calabar, Nigeria. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research, 6 (2), 73-80.
10. Aletan, U. I. (2018). Proximate and physicochemical analysis of the fruit and oil of avocado pear. Communication in Physical Sciences, 3 (1), 18-26.
11. Aletan, U. I. (2018) Comparison of the proximate and mineral composition of two cowpea varieties obtained from Mile 12 market, Lagos. Communication in Physical Sciences, 3 (1), 43-48
12. Aletan, U. I. and Kwazo, H. A. (2019) Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of Maerua crassifolia leaves using various solvents. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 32 (1), 3315-3323.
13. Aletan, U. I. and Kwazo, H. A. (2019). Analysis of the proximate composition, anti- nutrients and mineral content of Maerua crassifolia leaves. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 27 (1), 89-96.
14. Aletan, U. I. (2019). Potassium bromate content of bread samples in Lagos City. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 8 (2), 33-36.
15. Aletan, U. I. and Eteng, M.U. (2019). Changes in some serum enzymes due to oral administration of Allium cepa and Allium sativum to normal and iodine treated Wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 8 (2), 10-
16. Aletan U.I, Enikuomehin, E. Kwazo, H.A (2019). Phytochemical analysis and acute toxicity studies on Agbo iba ponto sold in Lagos Metropolis. NOUN Journal of Physical and Life Science
17. Ukpanukpong, R.U Eban, LK Ekpo, G. I. Aletan, U.I., Asuquo, D.D. (2021). Duration of exposure dependent effect of carbamate treated net on serum lipid profile of wistar rats. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 27 (1), 27-34.
18. Ukpanukpong, R.U., Ekpo, G.I Aletan, U.I., Aigbadumah, P.O., Umoh, P. I. (2021). Durational exposure dependent effect of carbamate treated net on haematological indices in wistar rat Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 27 (2) 115-126.
19. Ogili, F.I., Ali, D., Attamah, G.N., Aletan, U.I., Kelle, H.I. Chukwu, M.N., Nwani, C. D. (2021).Morphometric, hematological and oxidative stress changes in Clarias gariepinus following sub-chronic exposure to tramadol Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C 248, 109096
20. Aletan, U. and Akpet I.N (2021). Biochemical information from the leaves of Pterocarpus mildraedii. Communication in Physical Sciences 7(4).573-576
21. Aletan, U. Adetola, E., Abdullahi, A., Onifade, O. Adamu, H.K. (2022) Phytochemical analysis, in vitro antioxidant activity and GC-MS studies of crude extracts of Cissus populnea stem Communication in Physical Sciences, 8 (4), 507-519.
22. Okpe, M.N., Eze C.C., Ezinwa, H.C., Aletan, U., Kelle, H.I, Chukwu, M.N., Okpanachi, M.A.,Aguzie, O.I., Nwani, C.D. (2022) Hematological, biochemical and biometric changes in Clarias gariepinus exposed to antipsychotic drug chlorpromazine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022- 23814-y
23. Aletan U., Eddy, N., Adenekan, S. (2022) Biochemical effects due to oral administration of Opaeyin to wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 37:233-240
24. Ezinwa,H.C, Mononye, O., Iheanacho, E.C, Ezeora, C.C., Aletan, U, Chukwu, M.N, Nwaniz, C.D (2023) Neurotoxic and enzymological effects of codeine in wistar rat (rattus norvegicus Animal Research International 20(3): 5030 – 5037
25.Runde, M., Ogoko, E., Aletan, U., Mohammed Suleiman, H., Imojara, A., & Hitler, L. (2023). Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis and uv absorptivity of bio-oils extracted from some locally grown plant seeds in nothern Nigeria. Heliyon, 9(11), e20872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20872
26. Aletan, U.I. Onifade, O.O. Kwazo, H.A. Idowu A.O. (2024) Subacute Toxicity Studies on Aqueous Stem Extract of Cissus Populnea in Wistar Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 32(1):101-107
27. Ogoko, E.C, Aletan, U. I, Osu, C.I; Kelle, H.I, Iroegbulem, I., Emeziem, D, Fagbohun, A.A., Ogoko N.I, Adams, A.E (2024) Hazard and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Consumed in Abia State, Nigeria Journal of Applied Science and Environmental. Management 28 (9) 2575-2583.
28. Aletan, U. I., Umoren, O. D. and Onaiwu, A. J. (2024) Chemical Composition and Toxicological Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in a Commercially Available Alcoholic Bitters ChemSearch Journal 15(1): 104 – 111
29. Odo, U. U., Elebe, F. A., Ezinwa, H. C., Aletan, U., Chukwu, M. N., Ezeorah, C. C. and Nwani, C. D. (2024) Toxicity profile and behavioural changes in African catfish Clarias gariepinus following short-term exposure to ivermectin. Animal Research International 21(3): 5686 –5693
30. Yisa, A.G. Ahmed S. O., Chukwu, M.N. Aletan, U. I. Oniye, S. J. Adams, A. E. Osegbo A, Saliu, O. A. Edogbo B., Omada S., Idowu O. A, Sekegor C. O. (2024) Health Risk Assessment of Lead and Cadmium in Roadside Roasted Corn from Selected Areas of Bwari Local Government Area, FCT, Nigeria UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, 9 (1) 84 – 92
31. Aletan, U.I., Onifade, O.O., Yisa, A. G., Idowu, A. O. Samuel, S. A., Osegbo, A. N., Omada, S (2024) Changes in oxidative stress biomarkers in wistar albino rats due to the oral administration of aqueous stem extract of Cissus populnea (Okoho). Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS),10 3b .
Dr. Uduak Irene Aletan specializes in Biochemistry, with significant research interests in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, and Experimental Biology. Her work includes studies on the biochemical effects of various herbal remedies, proximate composition analyses of local plants, Notable publications address the hematological effects of traditional foods and the nutritional analysis of local crops. Her expertise positions her well within the fields of Phytochemistry and Toxicology
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• Senate Research Grant, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja Screening of some locally sourced materials for prospective formulation of albino sunscreen.
• Senate Research Grant, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja: Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) through Drug Repositioning for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Insight from experimental and computational studies.