Prof. Francisca Obiageri Nwaokorie

Selected Recent Publications / Contributions to Knowledge

1. Nwaozuru, U., Obiezu-Umeh, C., Uzodufa, S.A. Salako, A. Akinsolu, F. T., Ezechi, O. C., Gbajabiamila, T., Nwaokorie F.O., Alade, O. T., Eleje, G. U., Lusher J., Foláyan M.O. (2025). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of oral cancer in Nigeria. BMC Oral Health 25, 414 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05724-w
2. Nnawuihe, U.C., Ehizele, A.O., Afolabi, A.O. Nwaokorie F.O., Joanne Lusher, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Abideen Olurotimi Salako, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi & Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan (2025). Risk indicators for dental caries among preschoolers, school children/adolescents and adults in Nigeria: a scoping review. BMC Oral Health 25, 281 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05668-1.
3. Nwaokorie FO., Abdalla, .M, Edet UO., Abdalla AME., Ekomobong A, , Shami A,, Bassey IU, Tayeb FJ , Destiny E. Charlie DE., David BO, Hajedri NA, Archibong PC, Akinboboye BO., Alaribe SC. (2024). In-silico assessment of bioactive compounds from the chewing stick (Salvadora persica) against N-acetylneuraminate lyase (5ZKA) of Fusobacterium nucleatum involved in salicylic acid metabolism. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1316: 138733.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138733.
4. Nwaokorie FO., Edet UO, Odeniyi OM, Ndu UC, Alabi O, Umeizudike KA. In vitro antimicrobial activity of selected mouthwashes on Streptococcus species isolated from adult patients with dental caries. Babcock Univ. Med. J.2024 7(2): https://doi.org/10.38029/babcockuniv.med.j..v7i2.
5. Nwaokorie FO. Akinboboye BO. Akeredolua, PA, Dania A. (2024). Effect of Denture On Oral Microbiome Diversity of Denture-Wearing Older Adult. Nigerian Journal of Dental Research. Nig J Dent Res 2024; 9(2): 53-62. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njdr.v9i2.2.
6. Akase IE, Agabi OP, Ojo OO, Anyanwu RA, Awodumila S, Ayilara S, Ede OJ, Ghajiga P, Kalejaiye O, Nwanmah C, Nwaokorie F, Ogbenna A, Olajide M, Perez-Giraldo GS, Orban ZS, Jimenez M, Koralnik IJ, Okubadejo NU. (2024).A systematic analysis of neurologic manifestations of Long COVID in Nigeria. J Neurovirol. doi: 10.1007/s13365-024-01232-9.
7. Eleje, G.U., Okoh, E.E., Igbodike, E.P., Akinsolu, FT., Nwaokorie, F. O., Lusher, J.M., Tantawi, M. E., Salako, A. O.,Ezechi, O. C., Foláyan, M.O. (2024). Prevalence and associated risk factors for noma in Nigerian children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 24, 685 92024) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04451-y
8. Ehizele, A.O., Adebayo, E.T., Adewole, I.E., Abodunrin, O.R., Akinsolu, F.T., Nwaokorie, F., Alade, O.T., Salako, A.O., Lusher, J., Ezechi, O.C., Foláyan M.O. (2024), Prevalence of Dental Caries Among 6–11-Year-Olds in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Oral 4, 600–615.https://doi.org/10.3390/oral4040047.
9. Nwaokorie, F.O, Edet, U.O., Akaninyene, P.J., Kanki, P. and Ogunsola, F.T, (2023). Prediction of functional proteins associated with the gut microbiome of an adult population in Lagos State, Nigeria. Scientific African 19: e01445 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01445.
10. Walker, R., Fothergill-Misbah, N., Kariuki, S. Ojo, O., Cilia, R., Dekker, M. C. J., Agabi, O., Akpalu, A., Amod, F., Breckons, M., Cham, M., Del Din., Dotchin, C., Guggsa, S., Kwasa, J., Mushi, D., Nwaokorie, F. O., Park, T., Rochester, L., Rogathi, J., Sarfo, F. S., Shalash, A., Ternent, L., Urasa, S., Okubadejo, N. (2023) Transforming Parkinson's Care in Africa (TraPCAf): protocol for a multimethodology National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Group project. BMC Neurol 23, 373 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03414-0.

Collaborations / Networks

• Dr. Rose Gidado, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja
• Prof Walker Richard, NewCastle University, USA
• Prof Rufus Akinyemi, University of, Ibadan
• Mr. Paulinus Offutalu, Laboratory Manager,Public Health In- Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
• Director, Training Services; Standard Organization of Nigeria Nigeria