CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES.

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.

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

2^nd 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

1^st 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

2^nd 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

hology is a very diversified and all-embracing subject. It comprises Chemical Pathology, Morbid Anatomy (Histopathology), Haematology and Medical Microbiology which are all disciplines themselves.