Genomic Diversity Research Group

Bio

Cephas Akpabio is a doctoral researcher in Zoology (Cell Biology and Genetics) at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He holds an MSc in Zoology (Cell Biology and Genetics) from the University of Ibadan and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Uyo. His research centres on uncovering genomic and epigenomic mechanisms underlying ADHD in Nigerian children, using genome-wide and epigenome-wide association studies to address the underrepresentation of African populations in psychiatric genetics.

Cephas has published peer-reviewed articles on DNA methylation, schistosomiasis-associated bladder cancer, and environmental health, and has presented his work at international conferences. His notable achievements include a Best Poster Presentation award and competitive research training in polygenic risk score analysis (Uganda 2025) and student exchange fellowship sponsored by the IBRO.

Selected Publications

Akpabio, C.A., Ebuh, R.P., Fatunla, O.E. et al. DNA methylation profiles in urothelial bladder cancer tissues and children with schistosomiasis from Eggua, Ogun State, Nigeria. Afr J Urol 29, 65 (2023).

Dele-Alimi, T. O., Ogunlowo, V., Akpabio, C. A., Awobode, H. O., & Anumudu, C. I. (2023). Physicochemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals Levels in Surface Waters from Aba-lla, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 27(8), 1779–1784.

Chiaka Anumudu, Abiola Ola, Maureen Efenovwe et al. Utility of Recombinant Schistosoma bovis 22.6 kDa Antigen for Diagnosis of Human Urogenital Schistosomiasis by an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, 26 November 2025, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square.