I am an Animal Molecular Biologist, and Lecturer in the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. I hold a PhD in Animal Biotechnology and an M.Agric. in Animal Breeding and Genetics, with research experience spanning animal genetics, genomics, molecular biology, immunity, and metagenomics. My research focuses primarily on the genetic and molecular basis of important traits in poultry, including growth, immune responses, and host–microbiome interactions. I have contributed to research on genetic variation, gene polymorphisms, immune-related genes, SNPs, and gut microbiome composition in Nigerian indigenous chickens and improved poultry populations. I have published research in peer-reviewed journals and presented research findings at international scientific conferences, including the International Society of Animal Genetics
(ISAG) conference. My technical expertise includes wet-lab procedures and statistical data analysis. I am also
committed to teaching, student mentoring, and developing research capacity in animal genetics and biotechnology.
– PhD 2015 to 2018
– M. Agric 2010 to 2012
– B. Agric. 2001 to 2006
– International Society of Animal Genetics travel bursary to attend the 39th ISAG conference in Cape Town, South Africa. 2023
– Federal University of Agriculture senate award for 1st class graduates 2006
– Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship Award 2004
(i) Animal Science Association of Nigeria [ASAN]
(ii) Nigerian Institute of Animal Scientist [NIAS]
(iii) International Society of Animal Genetics [ISAG]
– International Society of Animal Genetics travel bursary to attend the 39th ISAG conference in Cape Town, South Africa. — 2023
1. De Campos, J.S., Onasanya, G.O., Akpan, U., Opowoye, I.O., Adedoja, A.O., Mohammed, A.A., Adeleye, A.A., Oderinwale, O.A., Odeyemi, T.S., Bajomo, E.T.,Okunlola, M.A.,Yusuff, A.T., Soetan, O.J. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. 2025. Single nucleotide polymorphic sites within coding regions of exons 3-5 and exons 9-10 at HSP90ABI revealed thermos-tolerance potential of west African dwarf goats under heat shock condition of tropical environment. Dutse Journal of Agricultural and Food Security. 11(2): 65 – 70. Published by the Federal university, Dutse, Jigawa State.
2.De Campos, J.S., Akpan, U., Opowoye, I.O., Adeleye, A.A., Onasanya, G.O., Mohammed, A.A., Yusuff, A.T. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. 2025. Influence of breed and sex on morpho-structural and haematological parameters in some Nigerian cattle. Nigeria journal of Animal Production. 52(3): 9 – 23. Published by Nigerian society of for Animal Production.
3.Akpan, U., Alliu, B.O., Adenaike, A.S. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. 2025. Blood profile and semen characteristics of FUNAAB Alpha breed and crossbred Nigerian indigenous chickens under intensive management. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. 52(6): 28 – 35 Published by Nigerian society of for Animal Production.
4.Akpan, U., Adenaike, A. S., DeCampos, J. S., Lijoka, O. E. and Ikeobi, C. O. N. 2025. Polymorphism of pituitary specific transcription factor-1 (PIT-1) gene at exon 6 and its association with zoometric traits of FUNAAB Alpha chickens. Acta Scientiarum – Animal Sciences. 47(1):72347. Published by State University of Maringá.
5.Okoh, O.S., Akintunde, J.K. Akamo, A.J. and Akpan, U. 2025. Thymoquinone inhibits Neuroinflammatory mediators and vasoconstriction injury via NF-κB dependent NeuN/GFAP/Ki-67 in hypertensive Dams and F1 male pups on exposure to a mixture of Bisphenol-A analogues. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 494: 117162. Published by Elsevier.
6.Akpan, U. Olowookere, O.V. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. 2025. Relationship between transcription specific transcription factor-1 (PIT-1) genotypic variants and non-linear growth curve parameters in FUNAAB-Alpha chickens. Slovak Journal of Animal Science, 58(1): 3-12. Published by SciCell.
7.Adenaike, A.S., Akpan, U., Oyedun, I.O., Adewole, F.A., Agbaje, M., Olusanya, O.M., Arowosegbe, M.O. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. 2025. Gut microbial composition differs among FUNAAB Alpha broiler chicken genotypes raised in a tropical environment. Microbial Pathogenesis, 190. 107126.
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