Email: ekumukoro@delsu.edu.ng

  • Area of Specialization: Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Clinical Trials
  • Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

  • Researcher and Medical Practitioner. Interests in Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Clinical trials. I possess an MBBS degree from the University of Port Harcourt (2010) and a Masters in Pharmacology from Glasgow Caledonian University (2015). I obtained a Ph.D. in ethnopharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt (2026) Interested in the research and development of drugs with ethnopharmacological origin which could play significant therapeutic roles in orthodox medicine. I am also interested in pharmacokinetics and drug delivery.
    My Publications
  1. Igben OG, Ojezele MO, Umukoro EK, Kadiri MA, Friday FB, Akpovwre CO. (2026) (2026) Antimicrobial stewardship and survey of multidrug-resistant bacteria in selected healthcare facilities in Delta State, Nigeria, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/view/323947 Vol.25(4) Pages: e473

  2. Moke EG, Ben-Azu B, Umukoro EK, Onyilo PO, Chinwuba P, Emoyan OO,…Omogbai EK. (2026) Streptozotocin-deoxycorticosterone acetate-induced haematotoxicity, hepatorenal damage and oxidative stress in Diabetic-hypertensive rats: Protective role of Losartan, Metformin and Glibenclamide combination therapy, Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
    https://sciencebiology.org/index.php/BIOMEDICH/article/view/1359 Vol.15(1) Pages: 993-1002

  3. Umukoro EK, Elijah OB, Moke EG, Ohaju-Obodo JO, Georgewill OA. (2025) Effects of Musa cavendish on selected physiological parameters and haematological changes in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in Wistar rats, Tropical journal of natural product research
    https://tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/7848 Vol.9(11) Pages: E5700

  4. OB Elijah, Umukoro EK, VJO Igben, EG Moke, MO Ojezele, CB Onitiri-Elijah (2025) Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Past and Present Perspectives, International Journal of Forensic Medical Investigation
    https://www.ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/209 Vol.11(1) Pages: 62-73

  5. Moke EG, Umukoro EK, Akponah E, Chinwuba P, Demaki WE. (2025) Gastroprotective activities of misoprostol and omeprazole on aspirin-induced gastric ulceration in rat model, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
    https://tjpr.org/admin/12389900798187/2025_24_12_5.pdf Vol.24(12) Pages: 1501-1507

  6. Isibor NP, Moke EG, Umukoro EK, Ben-Azu B, Kadiri MA…Isidahomen FO. (2025) Collaborative impact of diabetes education by international diabetes federation and national health systems on prevalence of diabetes amongst the indigenous people of Africa, Emerging frontiers in translational biomedicine and health sciences
    https://eftbhs.com/path/article/view/8 Vol.1(1) Pages: 26-34

  7. Igben VO, Eduviere AT, Umukoro EK, Elijah, OB, Uku AO. (2025) (2025) Polyvinyl chloride exposure induces liver injury: A biochemical and histological evaluation, Asian journal of advanced research and reports
    https://journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/article/view/1115 Vol.19(8) Pages: 42-58

  8. Asiwe JN, Yovwin GD, Alawode MO, Isola T, Umukoro EK, Igbokwe VU, Asiwe N. (2025) Lutein protection against doxorubicin-induced liver damage in rats is associated with inhibition of oxido-inflammatory stress and modulation of Beclin-1/mTOR activities., Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00210-024-03650-2 Vol.398(5) Pages: 5811-5822

  9. Umukoro EK, OB Elijah, EG Moke (2025) Evaluating protocols for assessing toxicological effects of ethnopharmacological agents on the central nervous system, Tropical Journal of Health Sciences
    https://tropicaljournalhealthsciences.org/index.php/tjhs/article/view/13 Vol.32(1) Pages: 31-39

  10. Umukoro EK, Akponah E, Elijah OB, Igben VO, Umeaku U, Moke EG, Ekuerhare BE. (2025) (2025) Diagnostic and management challenges of myocardial infarction in a Nigerian primary health care centre: a case report , Asian journal of medical principles and clinical practice India
    https://hal.science/hal-05228836/ Vol.8(2) Pages: 633-638

  11. Umukoro EK, Akponah E, Elijah OB, Moke EG, Ohaju-Obodo JO, Georgewill AO. (2025) (2025) Musa cavendish ameliorates isoproterenol induced renal and hepatic injury in Wistar rats, Journal of Oral and Public Health 6(7)
    https://orapuh.org/jr/orapj/article/view/e1261 Vol.6(7) Pages: 633-e1261

  12. Akponah E, Umukoro EK, Elijah BO, Igben VO. (2025) Organophosphate poisoning management in a primary healthcare facility in Nigeria: a case report, Asian journal of advanced research and reports
    https://www.journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/article/view/1138 Vol.19(9) Pages: 1-5

  13. Isibor NP, Moke EG, Umukoro EK, Ezedom T…Okafo SE. (2025) Efficacy of co-administration of metformin and propranolol on oral glucose tolerance test, blood glucose and antioxidative status of alloxan induced diabetic rats, Asian journal of research in biochemistry
    https://journalajrb.com/index.php/AJRB/article/view/416 Vol.15(4) Pages: 158-166

  14. Moke EG, Onyilo PO, Umukoro EK, Awhin EP, Ben-Azu B, Asiwe JN, Okafo SZ, Apitikori-Owumi JE, Nduka TE, Emeka FF, Isibor NP. (2025) Efficacy evaluation of contemporary and alternative medicine in managing diabetes mellitus: A review. , Orapuh Journal
    https://orapuh.org/jr/orapj/article/view/e1203 Vol.6(1) Pages: e1203

  15. OB Elijah, Umukoro EK, EG Moke, VJO Igben, O Arighwrode, EE Onakpoya, U Dennis-Eboh, BE Ekuerhare (2024) Challenges of antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: The past, present, and future perspectives, Journal of Oral & Public Health : Republic of Gambia
    https://orapuh.org/jr/orapj/article/view/e1120/e1120 Vol.5(2) Pages: e1120

  16. Ekuerhare BE, Umukoro EK, Onakpoya EE…Isibor NP (2024) prevalence and knowledge of scabies among students residing in hostels of delta state university, Abraka, nigeria, Tropical journal of health sciences
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjhc/article/view/274003 Vol.31(2) Pages: 20-25

  17. Moke EG, Asiwe JN, Ben-Azu B, Chidebe EO, Demaki WE, Umukoro EK, Oritsemuelebi B, Daubry TME, Nwogueze BC, Ahama EE, Erhirhie EO, Oyovwi OM (2024). (2024) Co-enzyme-Q10 and taurine abate isoprenaline-mediated hepatorenal dysregulations and oxidative stress in rats. , Clinical Nutrition Open Science
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667268524000664 Vol.57 Pages: 10-25

  18. Umukoro EK, OB Elijah, VO Igben, EO Chidebe, EG Moke (2024) Making the Case for Development of Forensic Science in a Developing Country with Emphasis on Forensic Pharmacology: The Nigerian Perspective, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/273175 Vol.28(7) Pages: 2095-2104

  19. Umukoro, EK OB Elijah, VJO Igben, EG Moke (2024) The pharmacological profile, therapeutic importance and limitations with the use of oxycodone: a review, African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research
    https://ajtmbr.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/129 Vol.7(1) Pages: 86-99

  20. Moke EG, Edje EK, Daubry TME, Nwogueze BC, Ataikiru OM, Umukoro EK, Omorodion IL, Chidebe EO, Demaki WE, Aluya SO, Osayande J, Edaki E (2024) Phytopharmacological Activities of Spondias mombin Linn: A Review. , Tropical Journal of Phytochemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences
    https://tjpps.org/index.php/home/article/view/35 Vol.3(1) Pages: 117-123

  21. Moke EG, Umukoro EK, Sinodukoo EO…Eboye R (2023) The role of medicinal plants in diabetes mellitus and oxidative stress, International journal of nutrition sciences
    https://ijns.sums.ac.ir/article_49157_9f58b9487a9b25449e67d591caef43f5.pdf Vol.8(2) Pages: 2-11

  22. Moke EG, Omogbai EKI, Osagie-Eweka SDE, Uchendu AP, Omogbiya AI, Ben-Azu B, Eduviere AT, Edje KE, Umukoro EK, Anachuna KK, Asiwe JN, Ahante E, Oghoghovwe IJ (2023). (2023) Co-administration of metformin and/or glibenclamide with losartan reverse NG-nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester-streptozotocin-induced hypertensive diabetes and haemodynamic sequelae in rats., Microvascular Research
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36738987/ Vol.147 Pages: 104497

  23. Edje, K. E., Moke, E. G., Eduviere, A., T., Umukoro, E. K., Edje, B. O., (2022) Prevalence, Risk Factors and Treatment Modalities of Peptic Ulcer Among Basic Medical Undergraduate Students in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria., International Journal of Human and Health Sciences
    https://ijhhsfimaweb.info/index.php/IJHHS/article/view/378 Vol.6(1) Pages: 61-66

  24. Abednego, O. W., Moke, E. G., Balogun, A. O. Nzeh., K. C., Umukoro, E. K., Erhirhie, E. O., (2021) Acute Toxicity and Hypoglycaemic Effect of a Polyherbal Formulation on Blood Glucose in Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats., Biology, Medicine and Natural Product Chemistry
    https://sciencebiology.org/index.php/BIOMEDICH/article/view/162 Vol.10(2) Pages: 111-115

  25. Omo-Aghoja L, Moke EG, Anachuna KK, Omogbiya AI, Umukoro EK, Toloyai PY, Daubry TME, Eduviere AT (2021) COVID-19 pandemic: the implications of the natural history, challenges of diagnosis and management for care in sub-Saharan Africa., Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33754124/ Vol.10(1) Pages: 1-16

  26. Moke, E.G., Umukoro, E. K., Orubu. C. O., Okechukwu, C. U., Omorodion, I. L., (2021) Malaria and antimalarial therapy: Knowledge, attitude and practice in a rural-urban community in South-South Nigeria., The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjhc/article/view/219484 Vol.28(4) Pages: 40-45

  27. Moke E.G., Umukoro E. K., Anachuna K. K., Daubry T.M.E., Ezedom T., Asiwe JN., (2021) Fruit peels of Citrus Tangerina attenuate the oxidative stress and cell damage caused by acetaminophen on wistar rats., African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research
    https://www.ajtmbr.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/63 Vol.5(1) Pages: 46-53

  28. Moke, G.E., Umukoro, E. K., Ojugbeli, E. T., Ezedom, T., Daubry, T. M. E., Iziegbe L. O. (2021)Effect of Ethanol Extract of Musa paradisiaca Fruit Pulp and Peels on Haematological Indices and Liver Enzymes of Experimental Rats. (2021) Effect of Ethanol Extract of Musa paradisiaca Fruit Pulp and Peels on Haematological Indices and Liver Enzymes of Experimental Rats., Biology, Medicine and Natural Product Chemistry
    https://sciencebiology.org/index.php/BIOMEDICH/article/view/144 Vol.10 (1) Pages: 67-71

  29. Moke, E. G., Umukoro, E. K., Asiwe, J. N., Omogbiya, A. I., Erhirhie, E. O., Ben-Azu, B., Anieh, F. U., (2021) Herbal Medicine Education and Occupation Influences; its Practice Among Residents of Port Harcourt. , International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research
    https://eijppr.com/article/herbal-medicine-education-and-occupation-influences-its-practice-among-residents-of-port-harcourt-unmj1lmwpb9xovc Vol.11(2) Pages: 38-44

  30. Umukoro, E. K., Eduviere, A. T., Ahama, E. E., Moke, E. G., Edje, K. E., Omorodion, L. I., Ovigue, C. (2021) Substance Abuse; Awareness and Attitude among Secondary School Students in Sapele, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/206437 Vol. 25 (3) Pages: 347-351

  31. "Umukoro, E.K", Edje, K.E., Agbonifo-Chijiokwu, E., Moke, E.G., Egbenede, E., Emma-Ugulu, I.L. (2020) Use and Effects of Contraceptives among Female Secondary School Students in Abraka Community, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/193365 Vol.24 Pages: 153-156

  32. Omogbiya, A.I., Anachuna, K. K., Umukoro, E.K., Moke, E. G., Nzei, A., (2020) Academic-related stress and prevalence of migraine and tension-type headaches amongst undergraduates of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Res. J. of Health Sci
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/rejhs/article/view/197487 Vol. 8(2) Pages: 133-145

  33. Moke, E. G., Edje K. E., Umukoro, E.K., Toloyai PY, Daubry TME, Omogbiya AI, Oshevirhe BE. (2020) Maternal Knowledge and Perception Towards Childhood Immunization in a Health Facility in Delta State, Nigeria., The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjhc/article/view/197523 Vol. 27(3) Pages: 9-14

  34. Moke E.G, Mordi J.C. "Umukoro E.K" (2020) Effects of Methanol Leaf Extract of Cuphea Hyssopifolia Kunth on Liver Enzymes Activity and Antioxidant Indices of Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats., African Journal of Biomedical Research
    https://ajbrui.org/ojs/index.php/ajbr/article/view/140 Vol.23 Pages: 123-126

  35. Moke, E. G., Umukoro, E. K., Abednego, O. W., Chukwuma, F. E. Ekuerhare, B., Erhirhie, E. O., (2020) HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing: Knowledge, Perception and Acceptance among Tertiary Undergraduate Students of a Nigerian University., International Journal of Forensic Medicine Investigation
    https://ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/126 Vol.6(1) Pages: 29-43

  36. Omogbiya, AI, Moke, EG, Ojieh, AE, Enaohwo, MT, Umukoro EK, ?nachuna, KK, Omilo, CU (2020) Evaluation of Perception, Attitude, and Impact of Club-house Noise Pollution on Mental Health of Individuals Living within Proximity of Club-houses in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/197676 Vol.24(6) Pages: 1009-1013

  37. Moke E.G., "Umukoro, E.K.", Edje, K.E, Udele D. (2019) PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION WITH ANTIBIOTICS AMONG BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS OF A NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION., International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
    http://www.journalijar.com/article/30340/practice-of-self---medication-with-antibiotics-among-basic-medical-science-students-of-a-nigerian-tertiary-institution/ Vol.7 Pages: 915-919