Dr Imeobong Antia

Dr. Antia is a Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry and teaches across a range of modules in the biomedical sciences. Underpinning his teaching, is his knowledge and experience of clinical laboratory diagnostics, biomedical research, and his interest in pedagogy. He is currently a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee in the School and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects.

Dr. Antia has multi-disciplinary experience working in clinical diagnostic, research, and clinical trial laboratories. He also has international laboratory experience and certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as an International Medical Laboratory Scientist in addition to his registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
He started his career after completing a 5-year Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Hons.) degree with specialisation in Chemical Pathology, from the University of Calabar. He then worked at various clinical diagnostic laboratories including those in teaching hospitals. He obtained an MSc with distinction in Biomedical Science (Clinical Biochemistry) and subsequently, his PhD from Middlesex University, London. Dr. Antia has also worked in specialised virology and immunology laboratories dedicated to clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of vaccines and antivirals.

Dr. Antia has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate student projects at Middlesex University, London and co-supervised postgraduate student projects at Imperial college, London together with Dr. Frank Hills. Prior to joining the University of Central Lancashire, he was an Associate Lecturer at the University of Derby. Currently, he is investigating the role of glycosaminoglycans in placental development.