Nnamdi Ekesi

Bio

Dr. Nnamdi Simon Ekesi is an Assistant Professor in the Gregg Wadley College of Science & Health Professions at Northeastern State University, with a doctorate in Cellular Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. His research focuses on disease mechanisms in Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO), a significant issue in the poultry industry.

Dr. Ekesi completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Mark E. Hart's Microbiology lab at the FDA's National Center for Toxicology Research, studying (1) the interaction between the vaginal microbiome and toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) producing Staphylococcus aureus in the incidence of toxic shock syndrome in women of childbearing age and (2) the role(s) of some S. aureus in secondary superinfection post-Influenza infection.

At NSU, Dr. Ekesi's lab explores host-pathogen interactions and the gut microbiome's impact on diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. His recent research includes investigating the onset and spread of Alpha-gal syndrome in Northeastern Oklahoma.

Dr. Ekesi is dedicated to delivering quality science education and continuously seeks to implement exciting and innovative course curricula.. Dr. Ekesi engages his students using cutting-edge teaching styles, making complex subjects accessible and stimulating. Since 2015, he has taught various Biology courses, ranging from Freshman Biology to Developmental Biology. His commitment to his students and the immediate community is evident through his active pursuit of research grants and the publication and presentation of his work at conferences.
For more information on his research and publications, visit Dr. Ekesi's Google Scholar profile.