Echoru Isaac

Assistant Lecturer

Human anatomist with at least 5 years of teaching experience in Applied anatomy, histology, embryology and gross anatomy.

Passionate and highly effective with success in instructional strategies to develop students’ academic skills and raise test scores.

Strong attention to detail with considerable leadership abilities.

A researcher with interests in neuroscience, toxicology, pathogenic organisms and community health.

 

Qualifications

  • Dual PhD candidate, Integrative Biomedical Sciences Zhejiang University and University of Edinburg, China
  • MSc Anatomy, Kampala International University, 2017
  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical laboratory science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, 2013
  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology, Jinja medical laboratory training school, 2009
  • Uganda Advance Certificate of Education, James secondary school, Jinja, 2005
  • Uganda Certificate of Education, Kiira High School, Jinja, 2002

 

Research Interests

Neuroscience, toxicology, pathogenic organisms and community health.

Publications

S.S. Dare, E. D. Eze, I. Echoru, I.M. Usman, F. Ssempijja, E.E. Bukenya, R. Ssebuufu . (2022) . Behavioural Response To Self-Medication Practice Before and During Covid-19 Pandemic in Western Uganda . Patient Preference and Adherence , 16. London: Dove Medical Press Limited, pp. 2247–2257
Isaac Echoru, Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Emmanuel Keirania, Edmund E. M. Bukenya . (2021) . Sociodemographic factors associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and clinical trials in Uganda: a cross-sectional study in western Uganda . BMC Public Health (2021) 21:1106, [online] Volume . Available at: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11197-7
Samuel S. Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Echoru Isaac, Ibe Michael Usman, Fred Ssempijja, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Robinson Ssebuufu . (2021) . COVID-19 Pandemic and Behavioural Response to Self-Medication Practice in Western Uganda , pp. 1-11
Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ewan MacLeod, Fred Ssempijja, Michael W. Mahero, Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke, Kevin Bardosh, Robinson Ssebuufu, Florence Wakoko-Studstil, Isaac Echoru, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Regan Mujinya, Grace Nambuya, Hope Onohuean, Gerald Zirintunda, Justine Ekou, and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . Misconceptions on COVID-19 Risk Among Ugandan Men: Results From a Rapid Exploratory Survey, April 2020 . Frontiers in Public Health, [online] Volume 8, p. 416. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32850606/
Isaac Echoru, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ibe Michael Usman, Irene Mukenya Mutuku, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Fred Ssempijja, Regan Mujinya, Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Samuel Sunday Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Grace Keyune Nambatya, Ewan MacLeod, Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda . Health Services Insights, [online] Volume 13. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7383606/
Isaac Echoru , Keneth Iceland Kasozi , Ibe Michael Usman , Irene Mukenya Mutuku, Robinson Ssebuufu , Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Fred Ssempijja, Regan Mujinya , Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke , Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua , Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Samuel Sunday Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Grace Keyune Nambatya, Ewan MacLeod and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda . Health Services Insights
Isaac Echoru, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ibe Michael Usman, Irene Mukenya Mutuku, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Fred Ssempijja, Regan Mujinya, Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Samuel Sunday Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Grace Keyune Nambatya, Ewan MacLeod and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . Readiness of Primary Health Care Diagnostic Laboratory Services to Support UHC Programme in Kenya: A Case Study of Three Counties.
Ibe Michael Usman, Fred Ssempijja, Robinson Ssebuufu, Ann Monima Lemuel, Victor Bassey Archibong, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Joshua Ojodale Aruwa, Stellamaris Kembabazi, Eric Simidi Kegoye, John Tabakwot Ayuba, Olatayo Segun Okeniran, Isaac Echoru, Azeez Adeoye, Regan Mujinya, Viola Nankya, Keneth Iceland Kasozi . (2020) . Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against COVID-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors . Frontiers in Public Health, [online] Volume 8, p. 340. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7357280/
Ibe Michael Usman1*, Fred Ssempijja1*, Robinson Ssebuufu2, Ann Monima Lemuel1, Victor Bassey Archibong1, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua3, Joshua Ojodale Aruwa1, Stellamaris Kembabazi1, Eric Simidi Kegoye1, John Tabakwot Ayuba1, Olatayo Segun Okeniran1, Isaac Echoru4, Azeez Adeoye1, Regan Mujinya1, Viola Nankya5 and Keneth Iceland Kasozi1,6* . (2020) . Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against COVID-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors . Frontiers in Public Health
Isaac Echoru, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ibe Michael Usman, Irene Mukenya Mutuku, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Fred Ssempijja, Regan Mujinya, Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Samuel Sunday Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Grace Keyune Nambatya, Ewan MacLeod and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda . Health Services Insights, [online] Volume 13, pp. 1-7. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1178632920944167
I. Echoru, K.I. Kasozi, I. M. Usman, I. M. Mutuku, R. Ssebuufu, P. D. Ajambo, Fred. Ssempijja, R. Mujinya, K. Matama, G. H. Musoke, E. T. Ayikobua, H. I. Ninsiima, S. S. Dare, E. D. Eze, E. E. Bukenya, G. K. Nambatya, E. MacLeod and S. C. Welburn. . (2020) . University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda . Health Services Insights SAGE, 13, pp. 11-7
Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Regan Mujinya, Paul Bogere, Justine Ekou, Gerald Zirintunda, Salaviriuse Ahimbisibwe, Kevin Matama, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Isaac Echoru, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Godfrey Ssimbwa, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Robert Muyinda, Fred Ssempijja, Henry Matovu, Ewan MacLeod, Neil Euan Anderson, and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . Pandemic panic and anxiety in developing countries. Embracing One Health offers practical strategies in management of COVID-19 for Africa . Pan Afr Med J, [online] Volume 35(2), p. 3. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7266473/
Michael Tirwomwe, Isaac Echoru , Richard Maseruka, Kyobe Ronald Kimanje ,and Wilson Byarugaba . (2019) . Hypoglycemic and Toxic Effect of Morus mesozygia Leaf Extract on the Liver and Kidneys of Alloxan-Induced Hyperglycemic Wistar Rats . Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Aisha Bukenya, Ejike Daniel Eze, Josephine Kasolo, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Fred Ssempijja, Joy Suubo, Andrew Tamale, Isaac Echoru, Ibrahim Ntulume, Sarah Kemuma Onkoba, Lisa Nkatha Micheni, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Oscar Hilary Asiimwe and Muhamudu Kalange . (2019) . Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ( Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster . BMC Research Notes, [online] Volume 12, pp. 1-5. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6518721/pdf/13104_2019_Article_4297.pdf
Owembabazi Elna, Ninsiima Herbert Izo, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Abili Sadrax, Ssempijja Fred, Echoru Isaac and Bukenya Edmund . (2018) . Lantana Trifolium Ethanolic Extract has a Protective Potential against Ethambutol Induced Changes in Visual Acuity . Journal of Clinical Anatomy

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Presentations

The 9th International Toxicology Symposium in Africa was held at the Constantial Hotel & Suites, Benin City in Nigeria during 7th-8th September, 2017

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