Biochemistry

Biochemistry explores chemical processes related to living organisms. It is a laboratory-based science combining biology and chemistry. Biochemists study the structure, composition, and chemical reactions of substances in living systems and, in turn, their functions and ways to control them.

A licensed teacher and an  Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry , Membrane Biochemistry and Toxicology with about 16 years’ experience in the  teaching of Biochemistry to Natural Science, Pharmaceutical, allied and Clinical Sciences students. He is Self-motivated, resourceful and dynamic vis-à-vis administrative and leadership initiatives. Dr. Etim is proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and other relevant software applications for research with strong communication skills. Below are my contributions to knowledge for the few years of academic practice:

1. Innovative discovery that varying ATP concentration showed an increasing pattern of activity of Ca^2+-pump polluted with Pb^2+.
2. Discovery of Azadirachta indica as a promising renal and hepato protective agent in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) toxicity.
3. Innovative discovery that seed powder of Dacryodes edulis has phytoremediation potentials.
4. Discovery that extract of Napoleona imperia;is can be ameliorative in disease conditions predisposed by inflammation and oxidative stress.
5. Membership in many scientific organizations.
6. Published author of more than thirty (30) articles in scientific journals and supervised more than forty (40) B.Sc. graduates so far.
7. Consultant to Peace-link for Education and rural development (PERD) – A non-governmental organization (NGO).
8. Specialized in medicinal plants and disease control research.

DR. OKON EFFIOM ETIM

(https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-2630-6628)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT ABASI (FUTIA)

PHILOSOPHY:

It is anchored on the education of the total man by providing a serene environment that will integrate highly qualified and excellent human resources, Infrastructure with FUTIA core values.

MISSION:

To provide excellent theoretical, practical training and morals that will produce skilled Biochemists that will be knowledgeable, creative, disciplined and research driven, thereby providing solutions to the several health, agricultural, environmental, social and industrial problems of Nigeria and the world at large.

VISION:

To be a center of excellence and relevance in locally and globally competitive Biochemistry education and research.

CORE VALUES:

Knowledge, Discipline, Integrity, Humane service, Innovation, Transparency and Accountability.

STRATEGIC GOALS:

1. To train our students to have a broad but balanced biochemical knowledge and practical skills in Biochemistry and basic molecular biology techniques.
2. Inculcate in our students the ability and passion for the application of biochemical knowledge and skills in solving theoretical and practical problems in biochemistry and other life sciences.
3. Produce graduates who create wealth by application of biochemical knowledge in the transformation of raw materials, waste and other natural resources into useful products.
4. Train our students to have a wide range of transferable skills that are valuable in Agricultural, Health, Security, Industrial, Technological, Environmental and other sectors of the economy.
5. To instill in our students appreciation for inter and multidisciplinary approach to solving complex life problems.

OKON EFFIOM ETIM

Ag. HOD

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (SPAS)

FUTIA

+2348035028377

okonetim@futia.edu.ng