Uwem Ekpo

Professor at Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta

Uwem Ekpo

Professor at Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta

Institution:

Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta

Title:

Professor

Countries of Focus:

Nigeria

Languages:

N/A

NTD Focus Areas:

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), Onchocerciasis (river blindness), Schistosomiasis, Soil-transmitted helminthiases

Methods of Expertise:

Community-Based Survey/Household Survey, Focus Group Discussion, In-depth Interviews, Mixed Methods Research, Semi-structured Interviews

About:

I am a professor of parasitology and epidemiology with over 20 years teaching and research experiences focusing on the control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria. I currently, focusing on behavior changes intervention for schistosomiasis and STH, mapping of schistosomes hybrids and female genital schistosomiasis.

Expertise: Parasitology, Epidemiology, GISU

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