Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria
Country
Nigeria
Education
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria – PhD in Medical Microbiology (2019-2024)
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria – MSc in Medical Microbiology (2014-2018)
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria – BSc Microbiology (2007-2011)
Journal
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Biography
Dr. Ngodoo Magdalene TYONA
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 17th September, 1987
Gender: Female
State of Origin: Benue
L.G.A: Gboko
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: General Hospital, Gboko
Languages Spoken: English & Tiv
Current Contact Address: Department of Microbiology, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, P.M.B 2373, Benue State, Nigeria
Permanent Home Address: Tyona’s Residence, Beside St. Augustinian Institute, Sokpo, New GRA Extension, Makurdi, Benue State
Academic Appointments
First Appointment: Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi – 1st September, 2019
Appointment Confirmed: 4th September, 2021
Last Promotion: 15th October, 2022
Current Rank: Lecturer II – CONUASS 03 Step 3
Educational Qualifications
PhD Medical Microbiology, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi – 2024
M.Sc. Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi – 2019
B.Sc. Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi – 2011
Certificate in Computer Science, S12 Institute of Information Technology – 2013
SSCE (NECO), National High School Amadi Ama, Port Harcourt – 2004
First School Leaving Certificate, GSS Staff Primary School, Alu, Lessel – 1997
Working Experience
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (2019 – Present)Undergraduate Courses Taught:
MCB 307: Virology
MCB 305: Bacteriology
MCB 406: Plant Microbiology
MCB 306: Microbial Ecology
MCB 405: Aquatic Microbiology
MCB 407: Soil Microbiology
MCB 309: Applied Entomology
Postgraduate Courses Taught:
MCB 807: Medical Microbiology
MCB 707: Soil Microbiology
Thesis Supervision: 26 Undergraduate Projects
World Health Organization (WHO), Makurdi
ODK/ONA Collect App for Polio Survey – Nov 2016 to Sep 2018
Immunization Supervisor/LQAS Surveyor – 2014 to Oct 2016
NYSC: Biology Teacher, Femi Coca High School, Victoria Island, Lagos – Oct 2012 to Oct 2013
Area of Specialization
Medical Microbiology / Mycology
Membership of Professional Societies
Nigerian Society for Microbiology – 2020–Date
American Society for Microbiology – 2021–Date
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases – 2021–Date
Network of Nigerian Women in STEM – 2023–Date
Member of STEM – 2023–Date
Administrative Roles
Departmental Assistant Examination Officer – 2020 to 2022
Examination Registration Officer – 2023 to 2024
Publications
Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Risk Factors Associated With Onychomycosis…*. IJRSI 9(2), 275-282
Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Identification of Trichophyton rubrum…*. IJRSI 9(3), 309-316
Tyona, N. M & Uruchukwu I. P. (2024). *Antimicrobial efficacy of Cymbopogon citratus…*. AMPD Research Journal 4(1), 28-35
Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Docking of Cymbopogon citratus…*. F1000 Research (Upcoming)
Tyona, N. M & Nomsu, M. (2024). *Phytocompound Screening…*. Science World Journal 19(3), 08-18
Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Microbiological Examination of Ponmo…*. Science World Journal 19(3), 20-24
Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Docking of Cymbopogon citratus…*. Molecular Docking Journal (Forthcoming)
Tyona, N. M & Azua, E. T. (2019). *Enteric Bacteria in HIV Children…*. Mind Sourcing Biology 4(1), 1-10
Tyona, N. M & Azua, E. T. (2019). *Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns…*. Public Health Letters 4(1), 3-12
Tyona, N. M. (2014). *My Baby My Pride*. ISBN: 978-987-52944-4-6
Alu, N. M. (2009). *Reigning Through Excellence*. ISBN: 978-978-902-221-2
Research Interests
Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Water Resources Management