DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES.
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.
BACKGROUND
Pathology is a very diversified and all-embracing subject. It comprises Chemical Pathology, Morbid Anatomy (Histopathology), Haematology and Medical Microbiology which are all disciplines themselves.
For a long time after its inception in 1972, the pathology division remained as one department under one administrative headship. Chemical Pathology (clinical chemistry or clinical biochemistry as it is sometimes referred to) is a scientifically dynamic and growing discipline in medical practice with room for further development. Chemical Pathology along with other arms that make up the pathology division became separate autonomous and full-fledged departments in the University of Benin in June 1979. However, there is still administrative and academic inter-departmental co-operation for the purpose of conducting the comprehensive MBBS Part III Pathology Examinations. The department of chemical pathology remains a hub of academic activities for both students and researchers alike.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide sound undergraduate and postgraduate education in Chemical Pathology.
VISION
Our vision is to empower students to acquire practical and theoretical knowledge/clinical acumen to enable them make accurate diagnosis from laboratory results for quality patient care.
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- To enable students understand how the common diseases may be related to and subdivided into their main biochemical components.
- To give the students an understanding of how biochemistry relates to common diseases.
- To enable the students describe and recognize biochemical changes associated with metabolic disorders.
- To teach the students the principles of laboratory investigations and the interpretation of results of biochemical laboratory investigations.
- To provide a broad research base for all researchers in and outside the department.
COURSE OUTLINE
300 Level
2nd Semester Core Courses
CYP 302 Introduction to chemical Pathology (CHP 302)
- Introduction to chemical Pathology as a discipline in Medicine
- Anticoagulants in Chemical Pathology
- Specimen collection methods in Chemical Pathology
- Request form and information completion
- Biological factors that affect Laboratory results in Chemical Pathology
CYP 304 Immunology (CHP 304)
- Laboratory investigation of Hypothalamo –Pituitary –Adrenal Axis
- Investigation of Infertility
- Immunological techniques of assessing plasma proteins
- Cryoglobulins
- Tumor markers
- APUD System
CYP 306 Clinical Chemistry of Disease 1(CHP 306)
- Water and Electrolytes in Health and Disease
- Disorders of acid-base balance
- Disorders of the renal system
- Gastric Diseases
- Disorders of the Pancreas
- Disorders of the Endocrine System
- Diseases of the Liver
400 Level Core Courses
1st Semester
CPY 401 Clinical Chemistry of Disease II (CHP 401)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
- Hyprebilirubinaemia
- Plasma protein patterns in disease
- Paraproteinaemias
- In-born errors of Metabolism
CPY 403 Analytical Procedures and Practicals (CHP 403)
- Electrophoresis
- Spectrophotometry
- Chromatography
- Urinalysis
- Flame Photometry
400 Level Core Course
2nd Semester
CYP 402 Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Support (CHP 402)
- Nutrition
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Chemical Pathology of the Neonate
- Chemical Pathology of the Aged
- Protein Energy Malnutrition
- Vitamins, Minerals & Trace elements.
CYP 404 Clinical Enzymology CHP (404)
- Definition and Classification of Enzymes
- Characteristics of Enzymes
- Liver Enzymes
- Cardiac Enzymes/cardiac markers
- Enzymes in the Musculo-skeletal System
- Enzymes in the Gastrointestinal System
- Other Enzymes of Clinical Significance.
LIST OF STAFF (ACADEMIC STAFF)
| S/N | Name of Staff | Qualifications | Status | url link to google scholar account |
| 1. | Prof. Idogun Sylvester E. | MBChB, M.Sc, MNCP, FMCpath, MPH | Professor | https: // scholar.google.com/citations? View_op = new_ articles & hl= en & imq =sylvester+ eshiotseme +idogun # |
| 2. | Dr. Olanike Adewolu | MBBS, FMCpath | Associate Professor | https: // scholar.google.com/scholar? hl=en & as_sdt =O% 2C5 & q = adewolu +olanike &oq =adewolu |
| 3. | Dr. Ayinbuomwan Ekiye | MBBS, FMCpath MHPM | Senior Lecturer | https: // scholar.google.com/citations? View_op = new_ articles & hl= en & imq =ayinbuomwan +ekiye # |
| 4. | Dr. Onovughakpo-Sakpa E.O | B.Sc, MBBS, M.Sc MHPM, FMCpath, M.Phil | Senior Lecturer | https: // scholar.google.com/citations? View_op = new_ articles & hl= en & imq =ejuogharan+ onovughakpo-sakpa # |
LIST OF STAFF (NON-ACADEMIC STAFF)
| S/N | Name of Staff | QUALIFICATION | STATUS |
| 1 | Mrs. O.G. Umoru-Ogungbemi | B.Sc (Local Govt. Administration | Senior Computer Operator (Sec.) |
| 2 | Mr. Edward Aigbogun | B.Sc (Environ. Science) | Snr. Laboratory Assistant |
| 3 | Mr. Isiakpobegie David Benson | LLB | Senior Executive Officer (Admin) |
| 4 | Mrs. Aikoriogie Orobosa | BMLS, M.Sc | Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist |
| 5 | Mr. Obabueku Ihasee | SSCE | Laboratory Assistant |
| 6 | Mr. S.M. Momoh | AMLS, Cert. in Forensic Science | Assistant Director (Medical Laboratory Science) |
| 7 | Mrs. M.I. Nwaeze | ND (Bus.Admin/ &Mgt | Office Supervisor |
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