CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME:
DR AKEEM OLASUNKANMI SHITTU.
DEPARTMENT: HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION.
INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN.
FILE NUMBER: UIL/SSE/PF/4159.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
A. NAMES:
SHITTU Akeem Olasunkanm.
Age Next Birthday:
46 Years.
Department:
Haematology.
Date of First Appointment:
01-08-2008.
Status on First Appointment:
Lecturer 1.
B. PRESENT STATUS:
Lecturer 1.
Present Salary:
CONUASS 4 Step 9.
Date of Last Promotion/Present Appointment:
01-08-2008.
C. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (with dates-starting with the latest) :
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
87-1992.
TERTIARYEDUCATION:
Oyo State College of Arts and Science, Ile Ife, Nigeria.
1985-1987.
SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Christ Apostolic Church Secondary School, Osogbo, Nigeria.
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1980-1985.
D. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS (with dates and granting bodiesstarting with the latest):
1. MBBS, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
1992.
2. WASC/GCE Advanced Level Certificate, West Africa Examination Council
1987.
3. WASC/GCE Ordinary Level Certificate, West Africa Examination Council
1985.
4. PRIMARY SCHOOL leaving certificate.
1975.
E. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS (with dates and granting bodiesstarting with the latest)
1. FMCPath (Haematology) (Nigeria), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
2005.
2. MB,BS, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
1992.
F. SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND AWARDS (at University, Secondary and Technical
Level)
SCHOLARSHIP:
Michael and Comfort (MICOM) Foundation Scholarship, MICON Foundation, Ada, Osun
State, Nigeria.
1989.
AWARDS:
Senate Research Grant Award by the University of Ilorin on Sero-prevalence of HIV,
Hepatitis B & C and Syphilis Among Patients with Mental Illness Attending University
Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, worth N1,389.930.00.
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G. TRAINING PROGRAMME ATTENDED (period of training and college, courses takenstarting with the latest):
1. One Day Hands-on-Training/Sensitization Workshop on Injection Safety and Use of
Auto Disable Syringe.
By: University College Hospital, Ibadan in conjunction with First Medical and Sterile
Products.
2014.
Courses:
a. Dangers in using conventional syringes
b. Unsafe injection practice.
c. FirstMed Products and Process Presentation.
2. One Day Training Workshop on Plagiarism in Scientific Research.
By: Ethical Review Committee of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
2014.
Courses:
a. What is Plagiarism?
b. Statistics in Research.
3. One Day Training/Workshop on Industrial Harmony
By: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Committee On Industrial Harmony.
2013.
Courses:
Promoting Industrial Harmony in a Multi-Disciplinary Organisation.
4. Twelve Day Training/Workshop on Haemopoeitic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
By: Benin Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Society of Nigeria.
2013.
Courses:
a. Protocol for Conditioning Regimen.
b. Pre-transplant Donor and Patient Investigations: HLA Typing and other
investigations.
c. Donor Selection for HSCT: Role of a Registry.
d. Ethical Issues in HSCT.
e. Parenteral Nutrition in HSCT.
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5. Three Day Training/Workshop for newly-recruited teaching and non-teaching staff of
the university of Ilorin.
By The Centre for Research, Development and In-House Training (CREDIT).
2009.
Courses:
a. Staff Development, Promotion and Movement.
b. Introduction to Course Ware Development.
c. Crisis and Stress Management in the University.
d. Use of Library for All University Staff.
e. Communication Strategy and Personality Self Rating.
f. Interaction of University Staff with Bursary Department.
g. Administrative Organogram/Organizatiional Structure of University of Ilorin.
h. Reporting of Minutes of Meeting, Text of the Paper.
i. Use of Media in Instruction in Tertiary Institution.
6. Five Day Training on Blood Collection and Donor Care.
By: Safe Blood For African Foundation (SBFAF).
Abuja 2007.
Courses:
a. Organizing Voluntary Blood Donation Drive.
b. Blood Transfusion Safety.
c. Introduction to Hygiene and Safety in the Blood Transfusion Service.
d. Test Validation.
e. Introduction to Quality System in Laboratories.
f. Housekeeping Dos and Donts.
g. Behaviour Change, Communication and Social Marketing.
7. Three Days Training on Blood Transfusion Practice
By: Safe Blood for African Foundation.
Courses:
a. Donor Retention and Recall.
b. Developing a Documentary System for the Laboratory.
c. Safety Issues.
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2007.
d. Test Kits Evaluation.
e. Principles and Theory of Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay.
f. Documentation in Transfusion Transmissible Infections Testing.
g. Laboratory Workshop.
h. Practical Sessions.
8. Three Day Training on Basic Core Knowledge and Skills.
By: Safe Blood for African Foundation.
2006.
Courses:
a. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Procedure.
b. Transfusion Transmissible Infection Testing with Rapid Kits, the National
Algorithm.
c. Blood Component Preparation.
d. Blood Discard and Disposal System.
9. Two Day Training/Workshop on Evidence Based Health Policy Making and Blood
Safety in Nigeria.
By: Nigerian Academy of Science.
Abuja 2006.
Courses:
a. Models of Blood Transfusion Services in the African Regions, a Case study on the
Ugandan National Blood Transfusion Service.
b. Setting the Stage-State of Blood Safety in Nigeria.
c. Blood Services Policy Framework at the International, National and State Levels.
d. Appropriate Clinical Use of Blood and Blood Products.
e. Quality Assurance Issues of Blood Service System.
f. Financing and Organization Issues of the Blood Service System.
g. Capacity Building of Blood Services in Nigeria: Research, Education and
Infrastructural Needs.
10. One Week Training on Developing a Blood Donor Program.
By: World Health Organization (WHO), Safe Blood For African Foundation SBFAF),
International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent (IFRC/RC).
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Ghana 2006.
Courses:
a. Voluntary Blood Donor Recruitment and Retention Strategies,
b. Maintaining the Linkages, Hospital Based and Centralized Blood Services.
c. Role of Faith-based Organizations in Blood Donation.
d.
Capacity Building for Blood Donor Program.
e. Blood Safety Indicators.
11. Two Day Training on Quality Management.
By: World Health Organization (WHO) and Safe Blood For Africa Foundation
(SBFAF).
Abuja 2006.
Courses:
a. Quality Control and Quality Assessment.
b.
Monitoring and Evaluation for Blood Safety Programs
c. National Blood Bank Inventory Management System.
12. Two Day Training/Capacity Building on Biomedical Ethics.
By Welcome Trust and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ethical Review
Committee in Ilorin.
H.
Ilorin 2004.
HONOURS, DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES (starting with the latest):
DISTINCTIONS: Best Science student, Oyo State College of Arts and Science.
1987.
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
A. GENERAL:
1. Member, Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria (MDCAN).
2005- Till Date.
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Member, Association of Pathologist of Nigeria (ASOPON).
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2005-Till Date.
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Member, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
1992-Till Date.
B. SPECIFIC:
1. Member, International Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
2008- Till Date.
2. Member, Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
(NSHBT).
2005- Till Date.
3. Member, African Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
I.
2004- Till Date.
EXPERIENCE SINCE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (starting with the latest):
A. UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN:
1. Faculty Representative, Board of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
2013-Till Date.
2. Lecturer 1, Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
2008-Till Date.
3. Examinations Invigilator in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
2008-Till Date.
4. Community Based Educational Studies (COBES) Coordinator.
2008-Till Date.
B. UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL:
1. Consultant In-Charge, Phlebotomy Unit.
2009-Till Date.
2. Departmental Residency Training Coordinator.
2009-Till Date.
3. Honourary Consultant Haematologist.
2008-Till Date.
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4. Senior Registrar in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department.
2002-2005.
5. Registrar in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department.
2000-2002.
6. Housemanship.
1992-1994.
OTHERS:
1. Locum Consultant Haematologist and Blood Transfusion Expert,
Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja,
March-August 2008.
2. South West Zonal Coordinator of Nigerian National Blood
Transfusion Service (NBTS).
2005-2007.
3. Senior Medical Officer, Department of Surgery, Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching
Hospital, Sokoto.
1997-1999.
4. Medical Officer, Department of Surgery, Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching
5.
Hospital, Sokoto.
1995-1997.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Specialist Hospital, Sokoto.
1994-1995.
DETAILS OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
1. Head of Phlebotomy Unit of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin
2009-Till date.
DUTIES:
Coordinating the activities of the medical, technical and clerical staff of the
unit. The unit is responsible for collecting blood samples for various
investigations for all out-patients in the hospital. The unit also retrieving the
results of these investigations from various laboratories in the hospital.
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2. South–West Zonal Co-ordinator of Nigerian National Blood Transfusion Service.
2005-2007.
DUTIES:
a. Coordinating all the activities at the zonal centre e.g administrative
(Accounts, personnel), laboratory and nursing services.
b. Advocacy visits to the governors, Traditional leaders, Religious leaders,
Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary, secondary and
primary health centers, Head of Civil Society Organizations, Vicechancellors, Rectors and Principals of tertiary, polytechnic and secondary
schools, Commissioners for Health and Directors in the Ministry of Health
in all the six states of south-west zone of Nigeria.
c. Collection of blood from voluntary non-remunerated blood donors at the
center, processing and distribution of safe blood and blood products from
the centers to all health institutions in the region.
J. RESEARCH INTEREST OR COMMISSIONED PROJECTS:
1. Completed (starting with the latest):
A. Clinico-Pathological Features of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia at Diagnosis. Study
of a Series of 46 Cases. Sent out for publication at Saudi Journal of Medicine and
Medical Sciences.
B. Prevalence of Stroke in Three Semi-Urban Communities in Middle Belt Region of
Nigeria, a Door to Door Survey. Sent out for publication at Pan African Medical
Journal.
C. Haemostatic Parameters Among HAART Naïve HIV/AIDS Patients in Ilorin.
A project to submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College in Partial
Fulfilment for Part II Residency Examination, October 2014.
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D. Serum Transferin Receptor Levels and Other Correlates of Iron Deficiency Anaemia
in Multigravida.
A project to submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College in Partial
Fulfilment for Part II Residency Examination, October 2014.
E. Fibrinolytic Proteins as Predictors of Severity in Pre Eclampsia.
A project submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College in Partial Fulfilment
for Part II Residency Examination, October 2013.
2.
In progress:
1. Comparing Viability of Stored Erythrocytes in SAGM and CPDA1 With Interupted
Electicity Supply to The Blood Banks in Developing Nation.
2. Meta Analysis of the Factors Influencing Voluntary Blood Donations in a
Poor Socio-Economic Environment.
3. Prevalence of Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen in Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Negative Blood Donors in Ilorin. To be submitted to National Postgraduate National
College in Partial Fulfilment for Part II Examination.
K. PUBLICATIONS:
(i). PUBLISHED:
LOCAL:
1. Ajape, A., Babata, A., Shittu, A.O., Olatoke, S. A., & Abiola, O. (2009): Clinical
Presentation and Management of Priapism in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. The Journal
of Surgery and Surgical Sciences. 1(4); 103-106, Published by Department of Surgery,
University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
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2. Shittu, A.O. (2007): Centralized Blood Service, Challenges and Prospects in Nigeria.
Health Standard Journal. Vol 2 series 11; 27-31, Published by Planet Media, Nigeria.
NATIONAL:
3. Shittu, A.O., Olawumi, H.O., Olatunji, P.O. & Adewuyi, J.O. (2013): Incidence of
Acute Haemolytic Blood Transfusion Reaction in ABO Group Compatible Compared
With Group Identical Adult Blood Recipients in Ilorin, Nigeria. Annals of Tropical
pathology. 4(2); 69-76, Published by Faculty of Board of Pathology of the National
Postgraduate
College
of
Nigeria.
Available
online
at
http://www.annalsoftropicalpathology.org.
4. Biliaminu, S.A., Shittu, A.O., Olatunbosun, L.O., Abdulazeez, I.M., Sanni, M.A.,
Abdurahman, M.B., Akande, A.A., Okesina, A.B. & Omokanye, K.O. (2012). Serum C
- Reactive Protein and Cholesterol, Predictors of Severity In Malaria Infestations.
Annals of Tropical Pathology. Vol3 (2); 93-97, Published by Faculty of Board of
Pathology of the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria. Available online at
http://www.annalsoftropicalpathology.org
5. Fawibe, A.E., & Shittu, A.O. (2011): Prevalence and Characteristics of Cigarette
Smokers among Undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal
of Clinical Practice. 14(2); 201-205, Published by Medical and Dental Consultant
Association of Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njcp.org.
6. Fawibe, A.E. & Shittu, A.O. (2010): Exposure to and Risk Awareness of
Environmental Tobacco Smoke among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Sahel Medical Journal. 13(3); 162-166, Published by Department of Medicine, Usman
Dan
Fodio
University,
Sokoto,
Nigeria.
Available
online
at
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/sahelmedicaljournal.org
7. Shittu, A.O., Oyewale, A., Fawibe, A.E. & Olawumi, H.O. (2010): Hospital
Prevalence of Haemoglobin C in Ilorin, Nigeria. Nigerian Hospital Practice. 6(4-6);
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82-86, Published by School of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Delta,
Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nhp.org.
INTERNATIONAL:
8. Shittu, A.O., Olawumi, H.O., Issa, B.A., Fadeyi, A., Nwabuisi, C., Durotoye, I.A.,
Yussuf, A.D., Ajiboye, P.O., Adegunloye, O.A., Sulyman, D. & Salami, A.K. (2014):
Risk Factors and And Sero-Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen amongst Blood
Donors in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. East Africa Medical
Journal. 4 (Vol 91), No 3; 1-6, Published by Kenya Medical Association. Available
online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj.org.
9. Olawumi, H.O., Olanrewaju, D.O., Shittu, A.O., Durotoye, I.A., Akande, A.A., &
Nyamngee, A.M. (2014). Effect of Hepatitis B- Virus Co-infection on CD4 Cell Count
and Liver Function of HIV Infected Patients. Ghana Medical Journal. 48(2); 1-5,
Published by Ghana Medical Association, a member of Confederation of African
Medical
Associations
and
Society
(CAMAS).
Available
online
at
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/gmj.org.
10. Shittu, A.O., Chijioke, A., Biliaminu, S.A., Makusidi, A.M., Sanni, M.A., AbduRahman, M.B. & Abdul-Azeez, I.M. (2013):Haematological Profile of Patients with
Chronic
Kidney Disease
in
Nigeria.
Journal
of
Nephrology
and
Renal
Transplantation. 5(1); 2-10, Published by Urmieh University of Medical Sciences,
Iran. Available online at http://www.jnrt.info/ojs/index.php/jnrt.org.
11. Issa, B.A., Fadeyi, A., Durotoye, I.A., Yussuf, A.D., Salami, A.K., Shittu, A.O.,
Ajiboye, P.O., Olawumi, H.O., Adegunloye, O.A., Mwabuisi, C. & Sulyman, D.
(2013): Sero-Prevalence of Syphilis Among Patients with Mental Illness: Comparison
With Blood Donors. West African Journal of Medicine. Vol 32, No 3; 210-215,
Published by West African Postgraduate Medical College. Available online at
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/wjm.org.
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12. Chijioke, A., Makusidi, A., Shittu, A., Sanni, M., Biliaminu, S., Abdu-Rahman M. &
Abdul-Azeez, I. (2011): Pattern of Lipid Profile In Dialysis Naïve Chronic Kidney
Disease Patients From Ilorin, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Nephrology. 6(1); 1-7,
Published by Internet Scientific Publications (ISPUB) LLC. Available online at
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_nephrology.
(ii). ACCEPTED:
NATIONAL:
13. Makusidi,A.M., Chijioke,A.,
Biliaminu,S.A.,
Shittu,A.O., Sanni,M.A.,
Abdul-Rahman, M.B. & Abdul-Azeez, I.M. : Assessment of correlation between
Serum Ferritin and C - reactive protein levels in Dialysis Naïve Chronic Kidney
Disease Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. Caliphate Medical Journal. Published
by Nigerian Medical Association, Sokot, Sokoto Stae, Nigeria, (Letter of Acceptance
dated 16 -07- 2014).
14. Olawumi, H.O., Issa, B.A., Fadeyi, A., Durotoye, I.A., Shittu, A.O., Yusuf, A.D.,
Ajiboye, P.O., Adegunloye, O.A., Salami, A.K., Nwabuisi, C. & Sulyman, D. :
Seroprevalence of syphilis among blood donors in Ilorin. Research Journal of Health
Sciences. Published by College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo,
Nigeria, (Letter of acceptance dated 04-02-2014).
15. Durotoye, I.A., Olawumi, H.O., Issa, B.A., Fadeyi, A., Shittu, A.O., Nwabuisi, C.,
Yussuf, A.D., Ajiboye, P.O., Adegunloye, O.A., Sulyman, D. & Salami, A.K. : Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C among Mentally Ill Patients Attending a Tertiary
Hospital in Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine. Published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo
University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria and The Annals of African Medicine Society,
(Letter
of
acceptance
dated
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/aam.org.
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11-07-2013).
Available
online
at
INTERNATIONAL:
16. Shittu, A.O., Olawumi, H.O. & Adewuyi, J.O. : Pre-donation Screening Of Blood
For Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs): The Gains And The Pains;
Experience At Resource Limited Blood Bank. Ghanna Medical Journal. Published by
Ghana Medical Association, a member of Confederation of African Medical
Associations and Society (CAMAS), (Letter of acceptance dated 01-07-2013).
Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/gmj.org.
ABSTACTS:
17. Akinwale, S.G. & Shittu, A.O. : Prevalence of Low Back Pain Among Road
Managers in Ilorin, Kwara State. Society For The Study of Pain, Nigeria. Conference
Presentation, July 2010; pg 17, Published by International Association for the Study of
Pain, Nigeria Chapter.
L.
MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ (starting with the latest):
1. THE USE OF AUTO-DISABLE SYRINGES ORGANISED BY:
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, ILORIN.
LOC CHAIRMAN- DR AO SHITTU.
PAPER PRESENTED: HISTORY AND TYPES OF SYRINGES IN MEDICAL
PRACTICE.
2.
MAY 2014.
2ND BIENNAL SCIENTIFIC AND GENERAL MEETING OF AFRICA
SOCIETY FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION (AFSBT)-ECOWAS SUB
REGION, SAGAMU.
2014.
PAPER READ:Pre-donation Screening Of Blood For Transfusion Transmissible
Infections (TTIs): The Gains And The Pains; Experience At Resource Limited Blood
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Bank. Copy sent to University of Ilorin Library.
3.
Stem Cell Transplantation: A Global Report And Prospect For Developing Countries.
39TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND AGM OF
NIGERIAN
FOR HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION, LAGOS.
SOCIETY
2012.
4. African Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT), ECOWAS sub-region Inaugural
Conference, LAGOS.
5.
2011.
35th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of NSHBT, Calabar.
2006.
6.
34th Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood
Transfusion, LAGOS.
7.
2005.
4th African Congress of Blood Transfusion and 32nd Annual Scientific
Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion in
Lagos, Nigeria.
2004.
M. INFORMATION ON FELLOWSHIP, MASTER’S PROJECTS AND Ph.D. THESIS
SUPERVISED (starting with the latest):
POST GRADUATE RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN HAEMATOLOGY.
2008-Till Date.
1. a. Prevalence of Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen in Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Negative Blood Donors in Ilorin.
b. Dr Ogunfemi Mutiat Kehinde.
c. MAY 2014.
d. On-going (To be completed October 2014).
e. Collaborative supervision.
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2. a. Haemostatic Parameters Among HAART Naïve HIV/AIDS Patients in Ilorin.
b. Dr Jayeola. A. A.
c. 2013.
d. Completed.
d. Collaborative supervision.
3. a. Assessment of Serum Cobalamin and Red Cell Folate Levels Among Schizophrenic
Patients in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin.
b. Dr Adewoye Abraham Oyebade
c. 2013.
d. On going (To be completed October 2014).
e. Collaborative supervision.
Signature: ………………………..
Date: ……………………..
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