Dr Dr Emmanuel Sunday Okeke

Lecturer

University of Nigeria NsukkaNigeria

Research focus

I am a Biochemist & Environmental toxicologist with interest in environmental (eco)toxicology of emerging environmental pollutants. My research focuses on understanding the biochemical factors that influence susceptibility to environmental and natural chemicals, such as pesticides, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, and other organic and inorganic contaminants . I am currently integrating multi-omics (transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics) analysis to study the possible mechanisms of action of some emerging contaminants contributing to Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 14: Life Below Water; Goal 15: Life On Land etc. of the UN.

SDG targets

3.1

Reduce maternal mortality

3.2

End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age

3.3

Fight communicable diseases

3.4

Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health

3.5

Prevent and treat substance abuse

3.7

Universial access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education

3.8

Achieve universal health coverage

3.9

Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution

3.A

Implement the WHO framework convention on tobacco control

3.B

Support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines

3.D

Improve early warning systems for global health risks

6.1

Safe and affordable drinking water

6.2

End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene

6.3

Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse

6.5

Implement integrated water resources management

6.6

Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

6.B

Support local engagement in water and sanitation management

14.1

Reduce marine pollution

14.2

Protect and restore ecosystems

14.3

Reduce ocean acidification

14.4

Sustainable Fishing

14.6

End subsidies contributing to overfishing

14.7

Increase the economic benefits from sustainable use of marine resources

14.A

Increase scientific knowledge, research and technology for ocean health

14.C

Implement and enforce international sea law

Projects

Integrating multi-omics to evaluate the neurotoxicity and molecular responses of zebrafish exposed chronically to environmentally relevant concentrations TBBPA-DHEE across different developmental life stages