Abu, Dr Emmanuel

MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCPath, DipFMS

Speciality

Chemical Pathology 

Training and education

MBBS, University of Ibadan Nigeria, June 1987
MSc in Clinical Biochemistry award with distinction, University of Surrey, November 1993
PhD, St John’s College, University of Cambridge, 1998
MRCPath, March 2003
Diploma in Forensic Medicine awarded by the Society of Apothecaries of London, September 2006
FRCPath, January 2008
Accreditation as an expert witness by the University of Cardiff law School by training and examination, October 2008

Experience

Dr Emmanual Abu has worked for Southampton University Hospitals Trust since 1st January 2002.

Lipid & Cardiovascular assessment clinic – weekly
Kidney stone clinic – weekly
Metabolic clinic including Paget’ disease of bone, hyperparathyroidism, Vit D & mineral disorders of sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate – fortnightly
Director of Regional Forensic Toxicology Services
Co-director, Clinical Biochemistry SUHT

Key achievements

Developed the Lipid & Cardiovascular assessment clinic at SUHT. Now get referrals from Southampton and surrounding patches including Fareham, Eastleigh, Gosport & New Forest
SUHT lead for a National Audit on Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Developed a novel online teaching of clinical biochemistry & metabolic medicine to undergraduate medical students, University of Southampton
Lead for undergraduate teaching of clinical biochemistry, SUHT
Invited by the Department of Transport to contribute to a consultation document on drugs and driving

Awards and prizes

Department of Health Clinical Research Fellow, administered by the Southampton University Teaching Hospital Trust, April 2004
Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship 1994
Committee of Vice Chancellors of UK scholarship 1994
Blue Circles Scholarship awarded 1992