Samuel Mingyigilougu Apewe Ka-Chungu
This researcher has made significant contributions to cancer biology by integrating genome-wide studies with clinical applications across African populations, focusing on cancer genomics and diagnostic techniques. Their work highlights advancements in identifying cancer genomic biomarkers in Ghanaian breast cancer patients and discovering structural changes in breast cancer predisposition genes in the African population. Additionally, they have elucidated the role of NF-κB signaling pathways in breast cancer treatment through a study at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Their research also emphasizes global cancer incidence trends using data from 2013–2015, providing insights into screening strategies for black women in Ghana and the US. This integrative approach underscores the importance of translational genomics in oncology and the need to address health disparities in cancer care.
Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
NF-κB Signaling Pathways
Breast Cancer Incidence Rates in Ghanaian and US Black Women From 2013 Through 2015
Open AccessPrognostic Significance of Nuclear Factor Kappa B (p65) among Breast Cancer Patients in Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Open AccessCirculating tumor DNA is readily detectable among Ghanaian breast cancer patients supporting non-invasive cancer genomic studies in Africa
Open AccessDiscovery of structural deletions in breast cancer predisposition genes using whole genome sequencing data from > 2000 women of African-ancestry
Open AccessDepartment of Medical Diagnostics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology