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

1. Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Risk Factors Associated With Onychomycosis…*. IJRSI 9(2), 275-282
2. Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Identification of Trichophyton rubrum…*. IJRSI 9(3), 309-316
3. Tyona, N. M & Uruchukwu I. P. (2024). *Antimicrobial efficacy of Cymbopogon citratus…*. AMPD Research Journal 4(1), 28-35
4. Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Docking of Cymbopogon citratus…*. F1000 Research (Upcoming)
5. Tyona, N. M & Nomsu, M. (2024). *Phytocompound Screening…*. Science World Journal 19(3), 08-18
6. Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Microbiological Examination of Ponmo…*. Science World Journal 19(3), 20-24
7. Tyona, N. M, et al. (2024). *Molecular Docking of Cymbopogon citratus…*. Molecular Docking Journal (Forthcoming)
8. Tyona, N. M & Azua, E. T. (2019). *Enteric Bacteria in HIV Children…*. Mind Sourcing Biology 4(1), 1-10
9. Tyona, N. M & Azua, E. T. (2019). *Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns…*. Public Health Letters 4(1), 3-12
10. Tyona, N. M. (2014). *My Baby My Pride*. ISBN: 978-987-52944-4-6
11. Alu, N. M. (2009). *Reigning Through Excellence*. ISBN: 978-978-902-221-2