Godwin BERENA

Lecturer I

college of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (COAES)

Biochemistry Programme

Godwin Berena is a lecturer in the Biochemistry Programme at Bowen University Iwo, Nigeria.

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Education

• Ph.D (2014). University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State (Biochemistry)
• M.Div. (2001). Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State (Theology)
• M.Sc. (1993). University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State (Biochemistry)
• B.Sc. (1988). University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State (Biochemistry)

Research

Ameliorating Effect of Dietary Antioxidants on serum enzymes and haematological indices of Wistar rats exposed to lead-contaminated water.

Dose-response of Anacardium occidentale Nutshell Extract to oxidative stress in Periplaneta americana (Cockroach).

Anacardium occidentale Nutshell Extract and its enzyme responses in Periplaneta americana (Cockroach).

Institutional Service

• Associate Chaplain, Counselor and Relational Discipleship Minister, Bowen University Chapel

Professional Service

• Reviewer, Jabu Journal of Science and Technology

Selected Publications

1. Berena, G. A., Anacletus, F. C., Bassey, S. C. O. and Eteng, M. U. (2015). Effect of Exposure to Lead and Cadmium in drinking water sourced from Nigeria’s Niger Delta region on serum enzymes and electrolytes of albino Wistar rats. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 5(14): 45-47
2. Odutuga, A. A., Ukpanukpong, R. U., Berena, G. A. and Edoamodu, C. E. (2016). Haematological effect of ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas leaves on Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Jabu Journal of Science and Technology, 2(3): 22-28
3. Ukpanukpong, R. U., Odutuga, A. A., Berena, G. A., Olarinde, E. O. and Aileme, R. (2016). Antidiabetic and antilipidemic effects of Andrographis paniculata ethanolic root extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Advances in Biological and Basic Research 2(6): 24-27
4. Odutuga, A. A., Berena, G. A., and Lanipekun, P. K. (2017). Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as dietary supplement on Serum Enzymes of albino Wistar rats exposed to Lead contaminated water. Jabu Journal of Science and Technology, 3(2): 33-38
5. Adeleke, G. E., Ogunmola, I. A. Berena, G. A. (2022). Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Characterization of Anacardium occidentale nut Shell Extract and its Enzyme Responses in Periplaneta americana (Cockroach). International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 10 (3): 1-14
6. Ogunlakin, A. D., Onifade, A. R., Ojo, O. A., Adesanya, E. O., Berena, G. A., Ayeni, P. O., Omolekan, T. O., Fategbe, M. A., Ogunlakin, M. A., Ayokunle, D. A., Sonibare, M. A. (2023). Antidiabetic potential of Carica papaya L. and its constituents: From folkloric uses to product development. Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease 13(6):126-144
7. Adeleke, G. E., Owolabi, O. O., Berena, G. A., Ajani R. A., Adeyi, R. O., Orisadiran, P. K., Bello, M. A., Abdulateef, R. B., Olasinde, T. T., Oriaje, K. O., Aransi, I. A., Elaigwu, K. O., Omodoyin, O. S., Shoyinka, E. D., Awoyemi, M. B. and Akano, M. (2023). Chemical Characterization of Hymenocardia acida Stem Bark Extract and Modulation of Selected Enzymes in Kidney and Heart of Wistar Rats. Medical Research Archives, 119: 1-17 [online] https://doi.org10.18103/mra.v119.4288