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Dr Paul Tsaku

Dr Paul Tsaku has over 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and project management. He has been working as the Research Advisor for The Leprosy Mission Nigeria since 2020, where he is actively involved in the initiation, planning, and implementation of some multi-national/multi-partner research projects.

He was also an awardee of the RSTMH/NIHR research grant in 2022. Dr Tsaku has a PhD in Medical Microbiology with other professional qualifications. He has authored/co-authored over 20 journal articles, participated in several local and international conferences, and has been a reviewer and editorial member of reputable journals.

List of publications

  • Udo S, Ogbu Sunday P, Tsaku P, Oladejo I, Meka A, Ugwu L, Ajisola M, Akinyemi J, Oladejo A, Omigbodun A, Choudhury S, Sartori J, Ilozumba O, Watson S, Lilford R. Raw, Unadulterated African Honey for Ulcer Healing in Leprosy: Protocol for the Honey Experiment on Leprosy Ulcer (HELP) Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIRx Med 2024;5:e50970 URL: https://xmed.jmir.org/2024/1/e50970. DOI: 10.2196/50970
  • Sopna Choudhury, Onaedo Ilozumba, Joydeepa Darlong, Karthikeyan Govindasamy, Paul A Tsaku, Sunday Udo, Dilip Shrestha, Indra B Napit, Linda Ugwu, Anthony Meka, Jo Sartori, Frances Griffiths, Richard J Lilford. Investigating the sustainability of self-help programmes in the context of leprosy and the work of leprosy missions in Nigeria, Nepal and India: a qualitative study protocol. BMJ Open 2023;13:e070604. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070604.
  • Julian Eaton, Tolulope Afolaranmi, Paul Tsaku, Emeka Nwefoh, Philip Ode, Theresa Baird, Pius Sunday, and Taiwo Obindo. Integration of services for Neglected Tropical Diseases and mental health in Nigeria: development of a practical model informed by international recommendations, contextual factors and service-user perspectives. International Health, Volume 15, Issue Supplement_3, December 2023, Pages iii47–iii58, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihad074
  • Taiwo Obindo, Julian Eaton, Paul Tsaku, Emeka Nwefoh, Philip Ode, Theresa Baird, Pius Sunday, and Tolulope Afolaranmi. Integrated services for neglected tropical diseases and mental health: pilot study assessing acceptability, feasibility and attitudes in Benue State, Nigeria. International Health, Volume 15, Issue Supplement_3, December 2023, Pages iii37–iii46, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihad073
  • Sunday Udo, Pius Sunday Ogbu, Aliyu Tukur, Paul A. Tsaku, Andrew Newmarch. An assessment of mental health integration in the Neglected Tropical Diseases programme in Zamfara, North-west Nigeria. Int Health. 2024 Mar 28;16(Supplement_1):i52-i59. doi: 10.1093/inthealth/ihae003. PMID: 38547351; PMCID: PMC10977942.
  • P. A. Tsaku, Y.B. Ngwai, G.R.I. Pennap, D. Ishaleku, T. Ibrahim, I.H. Nkene, R.H. Abimiku (2019). Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase–production in Escherichia coli isolated from door handles in Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. Heliyon, 5 (2019) e02177.
  • T. Ibrahim, Y. B. Ngwai, G. R. I. Pennap, D. Ishaleku, P. A. Tsaku, R. H. Abimiku, I. H. Nkene and E. B. Bassey (2019). Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Salmonella Typhimurium Isolated from Commercial Poultry and Poultry Farm Handlers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Microbiology Research Journal International, 28(4): 1-12.
  • Tsaku PA, Ibrahim T, Nkene IH, Abimiku RH, Ishaleku D, Pennap G and Ngwai YB. (2019). Molecular diversity of multiresistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from door handles in Lafia, central Nigeria. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(1): 35-45.
  • Ibrahim, T., Ngwai, Y. B., Pennap, G. R. I., Ishaleku, D., Tsaku, P. A., Abimiku, R. H., Nkene, I. H., and Bassey, E. B. (2019). Prevalence of Salmonella Typhimurium from commercial poultry and handlers in Nasarawa state, Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Sciences 3 (2): 370 – 375.
  • Nkene IH, Ngwai YB, Bassey BE, Pennap G, Makut DM, Abimiku RH, Ibrahim T and Tsaku PA. (2019). Antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli from urine of patients with suspected urinary tract infections accessing Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nigeria. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(2), 106-112.
  • Durojaye Olanrewaju Ayodeji, Ezeilo Chinenye Maryann, Cosmas Samuel, Tsaku Paul Alumbugu, Difa Collins Audu, and Olunuga Omotola Adebayo (2019). Dependence of Ageing on Reactive Oxygen Species Production and the Cushioning Effect of Antioxidants (Review). Pharmacologyonline, 1: 397-402.
  • Tsaku, P. A., Kaigama, I. S., Uzoeto, J. S., Didiugwu, C. M., Ajima, J. N. (2019). Prevalence of Candiduria in a University Campus in Central Nigeria. Annals of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2(1): 48-51.
  • Ishaya Isa Obele, Makut Makwin Danladi, Ombugadu Akwashiki, Gabriel Owuna, Odonye Enoch Peter, Smart Obiekezie, Tsaku Paul, Ekeleme Ikke Kenneth, Akirinola Akinyemi Olokunle (2019). Isolation, Identification and Screening for Nitrogen Fixing Activities by Azotobacter chroococcum Isolated from Soil of Keffi, Nigeria as Agent for Bio-fertilizer Production. Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology, 5(3): 70-76.
  • Tsaku Alumbugu Paul, Ibrahim Taibat, Ekeleme Ike Kenneth, Nkenne Istifanus Haruna, Oti Victor Baba and Abimiku Rejoice Helma (2018). Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) Leaf. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(7): 9-17.
  • Joseph W. G., Oti B. V., Tsaku A. P., Ajegena S. A. and Ajegena B. K. (2018). Molecular Detection of Beta-Lactam Resistance Genes in Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Women in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, 4(5): 60-65
  • K. Ekeleme, M. D. Makut, M. P. Adoga, P. A. Tsaku, I. H. Nkene and V. B. Otti (2018). Production of citric acid by Trichoderma viride isolated from soil of Keffi, Nigeria using glucose enhanced substrates. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 1(1): 1-6.
  • Owaku Grace, Oti Victor, Tsaku Paul, Ekeleme Kenneth, Anumnu Adaku and Anzaku Samuel (2018). Antibiotic Susceptibility Profilr of Staphylococcus aureus From Door Handles in Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 02(02): 033-039.
  • Ekeleme K., Tsaku P., Nkene I., Ufomadu U., Abimiku R., Oti V. and Sidi M. (2017). Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava L. leaf extracts. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(2): 13-19.
  • Tsaku, P. A., Ehinmidu, J. O. and Mohammed S. A. (2017). Antibiotic Susceptibility and Plasmid Profile of Escherichia coli from Door Handles in Two Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 3 (3): 1-13.
  • Oti B. Victor, Galleh P. Raphael, Ezhim I. Moses, Tsaku A. Paul, Ajegena S. Abimiku, Oti C. Augustina and Oti B. Isaac (2017). Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica Infection Using Microscopy and Adhesin Detection Methods among School Children in Central Nigeria. Asian Journal of Biology, 2(4): 1-9.
  • Mohammed, S. A., Tsaku, P. A., Nkene I. H., Oti, V. B. and Ekeleme I. K. (2017). Plasmid-Mediated Resistance in Salmonella typhi Isolated from Door Handles in Nasarawa State, North-Central, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology, 1 (1): 1-12.
  • M. D. Makut, M. A. Nyam, A. P. Tsaku and A. Suleiman (2014). An Assessment of the Sanitary Quality of Hand Towels Used in Food Restaurants in Keffi Metropolis. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 11 (1): 1-6.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

  1. Sopna Choudhury, Onaedo Ilozumba, Joydeepa Darlong, Karthikeyan Govindasamy, Paul Tsaku, Sunday Udo, Indra Napit, Dilip Shrestha, Anthony Meka, Uche Akunna, Jo Sartori, Frances Griffiths, Richard Lilford. Sustainability of community-based self-help programmes in the context of leprosy and the work of leprosy missions. ILC2022: 1[ILCABS461][Pg 220-221]. DOI: 10.57202/ilc2022
  2. Sunday Udo, Pius Sunday Ogbu, Paul Alumbugu Tsaku, Demsy Terwase Audu, Joanna Nwosu, Bello Tambuwal, Shehu Auta Gele. Revisiting the slit skin microscopy for diagnosis and early detection of leprosy. ILC2022: 1[ILCABS461][Pg 250-251]. DOI: 10.57202/ilc2022
  3. Paul A. Tsaku, Israel Oladejo, Demsy Audu, Pius Ogbu Sunday, Sunday Udo, Motunrayo Ajiso, Joshua Akinyemi, Akinyinka Amigbodun, Sopna Choudhury, Jo Sartori, Onaedo Ilozumba, Samuel I. Watson, Richard Lilford (11 November 2022). Honey Experiment on LeProsy Ulcer (HELP): A Randomised Control Trial of Raw, Unadulterated African Honey for Ulcer Healing in Leprosy. THE INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY CONGRESS, INDIA 2022.
  4. P. Tsaku (9 June 2021). Transitioning from theory to practice and implementing evidence-based programmes that are person-centred in NTD control, elimination or eradication The Neglected Mink Skin Link Project. LCNTDR and RSTMH research afternoon on disease management, disability and inclusion. https://www.londonntd.org/news/event-summary-lcntdr-and-rstmh-research-afternoon-on-disease-management-disability-and
  5. T. Ibrahim, N. Boyi, P. Tsaku (10 December 2018). Prevalence of ESBL Producing Salmonella Typhimurium among Commercial Poultry and Poultry handlers in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. ASLM2018 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, OA-3.1-005 (Oral).
  6. P. Tsaku, N. Boyi, T. Ibrahim (11 December 2018). Prevalence of CTX-M, SHV and TEM ESBL Genes in Escherichia coli Isolated From Door Handles in Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria. ASLM2018 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, PS-1.4-130 (Poster).