Dr. Willy Barinem Vidona is professional academic, a renowned researcher with interest in Anatomical sciences and focus in Forensic/identity anthropology and medical education. He is a member of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, Member of the Society for experimental and Clinical Anatomist of Nigeria, Member of Nigeria Institute of Management. As an erudite scholar he has published over 50 manuscripts, including 2 books and 3 book chapters. He has served as member and editorial board member of many Journals include Open Journals Nigeria, Acta Scientific Open International, Biomedical Science Publishing Group, USA among others.
Dr Vidona has participated in various workshops and trainings building innovative expertise. He has taught, mentored, trained and supervised hundreds of hundreds to graduation in both private and public Universities in Nigeria, serving in various capacities.
EDUCATION
2014-2018: Ph.D Anatomy (Anthropometry) - Enugu State University of Science and Technology Nigeria
2011-2014: M.Sc Anatomy - Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
2013-2015: PGD, Education - National Open University of Nigeria, Kaduna
2002-2006: B.Sc Anatomy - University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Anatomy, Anthropology, Structural Biology, Human Factors and Ergonomics
FUTURE PROJECTS
Forensic mycology of fungi species as biomarkers for human decomposition
Applications Invited
Identifying potential cadaver decomposition sites through soil chemistry
Applications Invited
Investigation of microbes and minerals in human taphonomic examination
Assessment of the Demographic Burden of Epidemics and Diseases within the African Sub-Region: A Review of Recent Epidemiological Data, Responses, and Resultant Psychosocial Risk Tendencies Willy Barinem Vidona, Charity Willy-Vidona, Lekpa Kingdom David, Bassey Monday Abia, John Nwolim Paul, et al. Hygiene, 2024 Background: Over the past few decades, epidemic outbreaks and disease occurrences have become more frequent and widespread in Africa, posing challenges for poor countries in the region and impacting vulnerable populations. Limited resources, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, socioeconomic inequalities, malnutrition, mass gatherings, and lack of proper sanitation and hygiene contribute to Africa’s high burden of epidemics and infectious diseases such as cholera, measles, monkeypox, Ebola viral disease, and COVID-19. This paper reviewed epidemic outbreaks and diseases transmitted through intimate contact in Africa and their impacts on vulnerable populations. Methods: A narrative review approach was adopted to gather and analyze the relevant literature on epidemic outbreaks in African sub-regions. The review encompassed causes, transmission patterns, demographic impact, community susceptibility, preventive measures, and psychosocial risk-taking behaviors. Results: This study emphasizes the importance of addressing the causes of response lapses and the resulting human, material, and economic losses in the region. Effective preventive measures include disease surveillance, early mitigation strategies, contact tracing, personal protective measures, improved political and public health leadership, and socioeconomic equity. However, the review highlights challenges in implementing these measures effectively due to limited resources, delayed detection, and difficulties in scaling up response solutions. Conclusions: There is a need for a comprehensive approach involving health departments, infrastructure development, and addressing socioeconomic factors.
Anthropometric Epidemiology of Lower Back Pain: Evaluating Stature as a Predictor in Adults from a Semi-Urban Nigerian Community WB Vidona Sch Bull 12 (2), 38-47 , 2026 2026
Anthropometric Variables and Lower Back Pain in Student Population: Implications for Ergonomic and Lifestyle Interventions WB Vidona Sch J App Med Sci 11, 1945-1951 , 2025 2025
A cross-sectional anthropometric analysis of diabetic patients in a tertiary care facility: Implications for risk assessment and targeted interventions WB Vidona, OE Aiyohuyin, KE Nwanama Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases 32 (3), 296-303 , 2025 2025
The Influence of Mushroom on the Taphonomic Process of Cadaver WB Vidona, CO Adetunji, C Willy‐Vidona Mushroom Biotechnology for Improved Agriculture and Human Health, 307-315 , 2025 2025
Prevalence and Predictors of Obesity in School Children in Esan Community of Edo State, Nigeria WB Vidona, UE Favour, JN Paul, EE Chukwuka, OC Ogbe, PN Ogbonda, ... Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice 8 (1), 292-299 , 2025 2025
Stature Estimation from Upper Limb Measurements in Healthy and Obese Children WB Vidona, FC Richard, CO Ogbe, JN Paul, PN Ogbonda, ... Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health 8 (1), 204-212 , 2025 2025
Significant of Nanochitosan in the Management of Biotic Stress WB Vidona, C Willy‐Vidona, CO Adetunji Nanochitosan Applications for Enhanced Crop Production and Food Security … , 2025 2025
Nutritional Assessment Using Ponderal Index and its Determinants in Prepubertal Children at Orphanage Home WB Vidona, S Yetunde, SE Ehebha 2025
Microbiological content and proximate composition of edible frogs C Willy-Vidona, WB Vidona Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition 3 (2), 202-210 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Assessment of the Demographic Burden of Epidemics and Diseases within the African Sub-Region: A Review of Recent Epidemiological Data, Responses, and Resultant Psychosocial … UAE Vidona, Willy Barinem, Charity Willy-Vidona, Lekpa Kingdom David, Bassey ... Hygiene 4 (3), 346-360 , 2024 2024 Citations: 6
Neuroprotective effect of ethanolic leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Cymbopogon citratus on diabetes induced cognitive impairments in mice AB Monday, CIP Anibeze, SN Ijioma, WB Vidona, TC Baaba Journal of Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences. SRC/JFTNS/171. DOI: doi … , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
The Correlation Between Body Extremities Morphometrics and Athletic Performance Among University Sports Students. SOE Lekpa Kingdom David, Willy Barinem Vidona, Ibeachu Chinagorum Petrolina Journal of Morphological Sciences 40, 428-437 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Ameliorating effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis on the histology of livers of lead-induced rats JU Agbai, NO Ifegwu, WB Vidona, EL Mbanaso, CJ Elem, TR Oscar 2023
Costus Afer Ameliorates Lead-Induced Reproductive Alterations in the Pituitary-Testicular Axis: Histopathological and Biochemical Studies AB Monday, WB Vidona, SN Ijioma, HK Okechukwu, NO Ifegwu Journal of Immunology Research & Reports. SRC/JIRR-131. DOI: doi. org/10 … , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Medical Students Perception of Anatomage: A 3D Interactive (Virtual) Anatomy Dissection Table AE Memudu, IC Anna, MO Gabriel, A Oviosun, WB Vidona, AA Odetola, ... medRxiv, 2022.04. 25.22274178 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
The Outcome of Utilising Virtual Learning Environment in Anatomy Learning: A Perspective of Preclinical Medicine Students in Edo State University JA Chukwu, WB Vidona European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 4 (2), 93-98 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Assessment of the Perception and Impact of Anatomy Education via Virtual Learning Environment: A Study Using Edo State University Uzairue WB Vidona, JA Chukwu, EI Ekhoye Journal of Clinical & Biomedical Research. SRC/JCBR-148. DOI: doi. org/10 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Effects of X-ray Radiation on the Motor Neurons of the Corticospinal Tract of Albino Wistar Rats. LK David, WB Vidona, PC Ibeachu Journal of Morphological Sciences 39 , 2022 2022
Gradual and Uniform Transformation of Species by Micro Evaluation W Vidona, O Aiol 2021
Craniometry Patterns of Nigerians and its correlation with chronological age W Vidona, O Aiol Journal of Phylogenetics and Evolutionary Biology 9, 212 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Anthropometric study on the anatomical variation of the external ear amongst Port Harcourt students, Nigeria AGC Osunwoke EA, Vidona WB International Journal of Anatomical Variation 11 (4), 144-147 , 2018 2018 Citations: 22
Evaluation of the anxiolytic activity of the leaves of Nymphaea lotus (Water Lily) in mice. VWB Aduema W, Akunneh-Wariso C, Amah AK Biomedical Case Report 2 (1), 15-18 , 2018 2018 Citations: 14
Assessment of Liver Histomorphology and Curative Effect of Chloroform Extract of Telfairia Occidentalis Seed on Carbon Tetrachloride (CCL4) Induced Liver Toxicity in Wistar Rats VWB Wadioni A Journal of Biomedical Sciences 7 (1), 1-6 , 2018 2018 Citations: 10
Assessment of the Demographic Burden of Epidemics and Diseases within the African Sub-Region: A Review of Recent Epidemiological Data, Responses, and Resultant Psychosocial … UAE Vidona, Willy Barinem, Charity Willy-Vidona, Lekpa Kingdom David, Bassey ... Hygiene 4 (3), 346-360 , 2024 2024 Citations: 6
Evaluation of Psychoactive Substance use and its risk factors among Public School Students of Rivers State, Nigeria BT Vidona W. B*, Wadioni A, Okeke S. N Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 7 (3), 175-182 , 2017 2017 Citations: 6
Medical Students Perception of Anatomage: A 3D Interactive (Virtual) Anatomy Dissection Table AE Memudu, IC Anna, MO Gabriel, A Oviosun, WB Vidona, AA Odetola, ... medRxiv, 2022.04. 25.22274178 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Anatomical evaluation of the craniometric points and dimensions among adult’s populations of the South-Eastern Nigerians and its implication for intracranial surgical procedures LK David, WB Vidona Glob J Medical Clin Case Rep 8 (3), 116-119 , 2021 2021 Citations: 3
Anthropological Assessment of Foot Dimensions of the South-East Ancestral Divisions of Nigeria DLKMAB VVidona WB*, Anibeze CIP Journal of Anthropology Reports 3 (1), 1-7 , 2019 2019 Citations: 3
A review study of Cerebral palsy as a motor disability syndrome in children LK David, WB Vidona, LK David, WB Vidona World J Adv Res Rev 12 (1), 112-6 , 2021 2021 Citations: 2
Research and innovation in nation building: index for sustainable development in critical sector of the Nigerian State WB Vidona Science and Education 2 (7), 346-353 , 2021 2021 Citations: 2
The reducing effect of white nymphea lotus (Water lily) on pain sensation in mice WB Aduema W. , Amah, A.K. Akunneh-Wariso C Vidona Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences 9 (2), 2094-2099 , 2019 2019 Citations: 2
Microbiological content and proximate composition of edible frogs C Willy-Vidona, WB Vidona Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition 3 (2), 202-210 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Neuroprotective effect of ethanolic leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Cymbopogon citratus on diabetes induced cognitive impairments in mice AB Monday, CIP Anibeze, SN Ijioma, WB Vidona, TC Baaba Journal of Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences. SRC/JFTNS/171. DOI: doi … , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
The Correlation Between Body Extremities Morphometrics and Athletic Performance Among University Sports Students. SOE Lekpa Kingdom David, Willy Barinem Vidona, Ibeachu Chinagorum Petrolina Journal of Morphological Sciences 40, 428-437 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Costus Afer Ameliorates Lead-Induced Reproductive Alterations in the Pituitary-Testicular Axis: Histopathological and Biochemical Studies AB Monday, WB Vidona, SN Ijioma, HK Okechukwu, NO Ifegwu Journal of Immunology Research & Reports. SRC/JIRR-131. DOI: doi. org/10 … , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
The Outcome of Utilising Virtual Learning Environment in Anatomy Learning: A Perspective of Preclinical Medicine Students in Edo State University JA Chukwu, WB Vidona European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 4 (2), 93-98 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Assessment of the Perception and Impact of Anatomy Education via Virtual Learning Environment: A Study Using Edo State University Uzairue WB Vidona, JA Chukwu, EI Ekhoye Journal of Clinical & Biomedical Research. SRC/JCBR-148. DOI: doi. org/10 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Craniometry Patterns of Nigerians and its correlation with chronological age W Vidona, O Aiol Journal of Phylogenetics and Evolutionary Biology 9, 212 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Investigation of clinical and diagnostic features associated with cerebral palsy children in a tertiary health facility in Nigeria LK David, WB Vidona Journal of Pediatrics Research Reviews & Reports. SRC/JPRRR-135. DOI: doi … , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Mucuna Flagellipes Chronic Diet Consumption Improves Explor-atory Behaviour and Body Weight in Mice W Aduema, C Akunneh-Wariso, WJ Vidona Med. Clin. Res 4 (2) , 2019 2019 Citations: 1