Personal information

Other IDs

Scopus Author ID: 55249697100

Activities

Collapse all

Employment (1)

Queen's University Belfast: Belfast, GB

2023-02 to present | Research Fellow (Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Education and qualifications (3)

Ghent University: Ghent, BE

2015-01-05 to 2017-11-07 | PhD (Bioanalysis)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

University of Johannesburg : Johannesburg, ZA

2010-03 to 2012-10 | MTech (Food Technology)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture: Umudike, Abia, NG

2001-01 to 2005-12 | BSc (Food Science and Technology)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Professional activities (6)

Society for Applied Microbiology : London, GB

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Nigerian Institute of Management: Lagos, Lagos, NG

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria: Lagos, NG

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

International Society of Mycotoxicology: Bari, IT

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

African Society of Mycotoxicology: Lagos, NG

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

African Aflatoxin Expert Group: Lagos, NG

Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Funding (7)

Biomonitoring and exposure assessment of mycotoxins in nigerian infants and young children

Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

39th Mycotoxin Workshop, Bydgoszcz Poland

2017-06 to 2017-06 | Grant
Sight and Life Foundation (Basel, CH)
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Best Poster award at the 5th International Symposium on Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Moulds: Challenges and Perspectives, Ghent, Belgium

2016-05 to 2016-05 | Award
MYTOX (Ghent, BE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries

2015-01 to present | Grant
Ghent University (Ghent, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

01W01014
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Intensive Programme on Mycotoxin Analysis

2014-08 to 2014-09 | Grant
VLIR-UOS-Flemish Interuniversity Council- University Development Cooperation (Ghent, BE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Course on Urban food and Nutrition Security

2012-11 to 2012-11 | Grant
DAAD (Germany, DE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Research based postgraduate study: A survey of South African commercial feed grade maize for mycotoxins with particular reference to fumonisins using different analytical techniques

2010 to 2012 | Grant
University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Works (30)

Indigenous Food Yam Cultivation and Livelihood Practices in Cross River State, Nigeria

World
2023-05 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/world4020020
Contributors: Eti-Obong Ema; Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu; Cynthia Adaku Chilaka; Emmanuel M. Akpabio
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Role of Non-Structural Sugar Metabolism in Regulating Tuber Dormancy in White Yam (<i>Dioscorea rotundata</i>)

Agriculture
2023-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13020343
Contributors: Jeremiah Nwogha; Wosene Gebreselassie Abtew; Raveendran Muthurajan; Happiness Oselebe; Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu; Cynthia Adaku Chilaka; AMIRTHAM DHAMODARASAMY
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Mycotoxin Regulatory Status in Africa: A Decade of Weak Institutional Efforts

Toxins
2022-06 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/toxins14070442
Contributors: Cynthia Adaku Chilaka; Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu; Augusta Chinenye Chilaka; Olusegun Atanda; Angela Mally
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis of Ochratoxin A-Derived Glucuronides and Mercapturic Acids as Biomarkers of Exposure

Toxins
2021-08 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/toxins13080587
Contributors: Raphael Dekant; Michael Langer; Maria Lupp; Cynthia Adaku Chilaka; Angela Mally
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Mycotoxin Occurrence, Exposure and Health Implications in Infants and Young Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review

Foods
2020-11 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/foods9111585
Contributors: Cynthia Adaku Chilaka; Angela Mally
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

The <em>Dioscorea</em> Genus (Yam)—An Appraisal of Nutritional and Therapeutic Potentials

Foods
2020-09 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/foods9091304
Contributors: Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu; Jessica B. Lyons; Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Mycotoxin toxicity and residue in animal products: Prevalence, consumer exposure and reduction strategies – A review

Toxicon
2020-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.01.007
Part of ISSN: 0041-0101
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Fate of Fusarium mycotoxins during processing of Nigerian traditional infant foods (ogi and soybean powder)

Food Research International
2019-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.055
Part of ISSN: 0963-9969
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Stability of fumonisin B1, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, and T-2 toxin during processing of traditional Nigerian beer and spices

Mycotoxin Research
2018-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12550-018-0318-1
Part of ISSN: 0178-7888
Part of ISSN: 1867-1632
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Quantification of Fusarium mycotoxins in Nigerian traditional beers and spices using a multi-mycotoxin LC-MS/MS method

Food Control
2018-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.12.028
Part of ISSN: 0956-7135
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Mycobiota and co-occurrence of mycotoxins in South African maize-based opaque beer

International Journal of Food Microbiology
2018-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.02.001
Part of ISSN: 0168-1605
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Prevalence of Fusarium mycotoxins in cassava and yam products from some selected Nigerian markets

Food Control
2018-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.08.005
Part of ISSN: 0956-7135
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Awareness and Prevalence of Mycotoxin Contamination in Selected Nigerian Fermented Foods

Toxins
2017-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/toxins9110363
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

The Status of Fusarium Mycotoxins in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review of Emerging Trends and Post-Harvest Mitigation Strategies towards Food Control

Toxins
2017-01-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/toxins9010019
Part of ISSN: 2072-6651
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka
grade
Preferred source (of 3)‎

Comparative Analysis of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins Contaminating Soya Bean Seeds and Processed Soya Bean from Nigerian Markets.

Advances in Microbiology
2016-12-28 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Occurrence of <em>Fusarium</em> Mycotoxins in Cereal Crops and Processed Products (<em>Ogi</em>) from Nigeria

Toxins
2016-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/toxins8110342
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

Isolation of Filamentous Fungi Species Contaminating Some Nigerian Food Commodities

Journal of Food Research
2015 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Distribution of mycotoxins and risk assessment of maize consumers in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria

European Food Research and Technology
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00217-014-2221-0
EID:

2-s2.0-84904393813

Part of ISSN: 14382385 14382377
Contributors: Adetuniji, M.C.; Atanda, O.O.; Ezekiel, C.N.; Dipeolu, A.O.; Uzochukwu, S.V.A.; Oyedepo, J.; Chilaka, C.A.
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka via Scopus - Elsevier

Fungal and bacterial metabolites of stored maize (Zea mays, L.) from five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria

Mycotoxin Research
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12550-014-0194-2
EID:

2-s2.0-84899954342

Part of ISSN: 18671632 01787888
Contributors: Adetunji, M.; Atanda, O.; Ezekiel, C.N.; Sulyok, M.; Warth, B.; Beltrán, E.; Krska, R.; Obadina, O.; Bakare, A.; Chilaka, C.A.
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka via Scopus - Elsevier

Distribution of mycotoxins and risk assessment of maize consumers in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.

European Food Research and Technology
2014-03-25 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Fungal and bacterial metabolites of stored maize (Zea mays, L.) from five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.

Mycotoxin Research
2014-03-04 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Co-contamination of Nigerian cocoa and cocoa-based powder beverages destined for human consumption by mycotoxins

Studies on Ethno-Medicine
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/09735070.2013.11886460
EID:

2-s2.0-84891331824

Part of ISSN: 09735070
Contributors: Egbuta, M.A.; Chilaka, C.A.; Phoku, J.Z.; Mwanza, M.; Dutton, M.F.
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka via Scopus - Elsevier

Co-contamination of Nigerian cocoa and cocoa-based powder beverages destined for human consumption by mycotoxins.

Ethnomedicine
2013 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Comparative profiling of different analytical methods for fumonisin detection in maize.

Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences
2012 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Fungal and mycotoxin contamination of South African commercial maize

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84862207234

Part of ISSN: 14590263 14590255
Contributors: Chilaka, C.A.; de Kock, S.; Phoku, J.Z.; Mwanza, M.; Egbuta, M.A.; Dutton, M.F.
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka via Scopus - Elsevier

Fusarium infection of maize and maize-based products and exposure of a rural population to fumonisin B<inf>1</inf> in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Food Additives and Contaminants - Part A Chemistry, Analysis, Control, Exposure and Risk Assessment
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2012.708671
EID:

2-s2.0-84867247504

Part of ISSN: 19440049 14645122
Contributors: Phoku, J.Z.; Dutton, M.F.; Njobeh, P.B.; Mwanza, M.; Egbuta, M.A.; Chilaka, C.A.
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka via Scopus - Elsevier

Fusarium infection of maize and maize-based products and exposure of a rural population to fumonisin B1 in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Food Additives and Contaminants
2012-06-29 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Fungal and mycotoxin contamination of South African commercial maize

Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment
2012-04-27 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Evaluation of the efficiency of yeast isolates from palm wine in fruit wine production

African Journal of Food Science
2010-10-04 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka

Role of Non-structural Sugar Metabolism in Regulating Tuber Dormancy in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
Source: check_circle
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Peer review (3 reviews for 3 publications/grants)

Review activity for Biology. (1)
Review activity for Foods. (1)
Review activity for Journal of fungi. (1)
How many people are using ORCID?