Samuel Asamoah Sakyi
Department of Molecular MedicineHealth SciencesLife SciencesPhysical SciencesSocial Sciences

Samuel Asamoah Sakyi

100 Publications50 Research Themes87 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

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Based on your query, here’s an organized presentation of the research topics: --- ### **Key Areas in Health Research and Development** 1. **Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and Bowel Tract Infections** - Exploring the microbiome composition of IBD patients to understand disease mechanisms. - Investigating the role of gut bacteria in eradicating IBD. 2. **Parasitic Diseases and Control** - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase as a vector for filarial infections (e.g., malaria, dengue). - Assessing the effectiveness of transgenic organisms to control mosquito-borne diseases in Ghana. 3. **Rheumatoid Arthritis** - Investigating the interaction between protein tyrosine phosphatases and inflammatory cytokines in predicting strokes. - Exploring mechanisms of asymptomatic bacteriuria among type 2 diabetes patients. 4. **Therapeutic Interventions for Infectious Diseases** - Developing targeted therapies for lassa fever, dengue, and polio using gene-editable vaccines (e.g., TCGVZ). 5. **Dental Health and oral Health Initiatives** - Improving the accuracy of isothermal fluorimeters (qByte) in analyzing nucleic acids, proteins, and cells. 6. **HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy** - Exploring the impact of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria among type 2 diabetes patients. - Investigating the role of immunoglobin A and B in HIV-related disorders in Ghana. 7. **Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension** - Assessing variability and the role of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-17A) and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) in predicting stroke among hypertensive individuals. - Exploring bacterial genomes among Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. 8. **Bacterial Populations and Biosecurity** - Identifying key bacterial biomarkers for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers. - Evaluating the efficacy of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories in resource-limited settings. 9. **Bosonic Studies in Biology** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for early diagnosis ofPediatric Severe Resistant Vituperosis (PSRV) using the BIOS Kore model. - Investigating the relationship between blood group genotyping and sex determination in rural Ghana. 10. **Microbiome Studies** - Exploring the diversity of cervicovaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes and their naturally occurring E6/E7 polymorphisms among Ghanaians. - Investigating the role of FMR (Family of Mycophenolate Remetroneum) in HIV-related disorders. 11. **Advanced Biosensors** - Developing and validating isothermal fluorimeters (qByte) for nucleic acids, proteins, and cells to democratize bio detection in clinical settings. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction, anaemia, and aflowrytes among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 12. **Advanced Data Analysis** - Developing diagnostic biomarkers for pediatric sepsis using the BIOS Kore model based on presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein. - Exploring molecular biology techniques like modified DNA extraction methods and RNA extraction kits in resource-limited laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Medical Research** 1. **Immune Cell Activation and Ankylosing Spondylitis** - Investigating the role of immunoglobulin A and B in improving immune cell activation and reducing symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in Ghanaians. 2. **Therapeutic Prophylaxis for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. - Exploring gene-editable vaccines (e.g., TCGVZ) for infectious diseases like Lassa fever, dengue, and polio. 3. **Spondyloarthritis and Arthritis** - Investigating the microbiome composition of ankylosing spondylitis in Ghanaians. - Exploring the mechanisms of asymptomatic bacteriuria among type 2 diabetes patients. 4. **Parasitic Infections in Ghana** - Evaluating Wolbachia ferrochelatase as a potential vector for filarial infections (e.g., malaria). - Assessing the efficacy of transgenic organisms to control mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in infectious Disease Management** 1. **Iris Tract Infections Management** - Exploring the microbiome composition and clinical presentation of irritable irrasorrahini (IIR) patients. - Evaluating the role of gut bacteria in eradicating IRR infections. 2. **Lassa Feeding Parasite Treatment** - Investigating the efficacy of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction, anaemia, and aflowrytes among pre-school children in rural Ghana. - Exploring the impact of asymptomatic bacteriuria on treatment outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients. 3. **Parasitic Discharge Analysis** - Assessing the contribution of Feisherglaphin (FSG) to paraparasitic discharge analysis in resource-limited settings. - Evaluating the efficacy of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Vaccine Development and Therapy** 1. **Gene-Editing Vaccines for Infectious Diseases** - Exploring gene-editable vaccines (e.g., TCGVZ) to address infectious diseases like Lassa fever, dengue, and polio. - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response. 2. **Presepsin-Based Immune Modifiers** - Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of presepsin as a biomarker for pediatric sepsis using the BIOS Kore model. - Exploring the role of procalinacin and high-sensitive C-reactive protein in detecting asymptomatic bacteriuria. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI and Robotics in Medical Research** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the potential of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. 2. **Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatments** - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy** 1. **Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Type 2 Diabetes** - Evaluating the efficacy of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction, anaemia, and aflowrytes among pre-school children in rural Ghana. - Exploring the impact of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria. 2. **Wolbachia Ferrochelatase in Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghana. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis** - Exploring the microbiome composition and clinical presentation of ankylosing spondylitis in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the impact of gut bacteria on the progression of ankylosing spondylitis. 2. **HPV Genotypes in Ghanaians with Ankylosing Spondylitis** - Assessing the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Data Analysis** 1. **BIOMARKERS for Sepsis Detection** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for pediatric sepsis. - Evaluating the efficacy of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection** - Exploring the diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the potential of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines for Infections** - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the potential of modified manual acid-phenol chloroform methods in clinical laboratories. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- ### **Key Areas in Emerging Health Technologies** 1. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Gene-Editing Vaccines** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Assessing the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. 2. **Gene-Editing Vaccines and Antiretroviral Therapies for Infectious Diseases** - Evaluating the efficacy of presepsin-based immunoglobulins in improving immune response to Lassa fever. - Assessing the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 3. **AI-Driven Fluorimeter Systems and Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases** - Exploring AI-driven fluorimeter systems for nucleic acid, protein, and cell detection. - Evaluating the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. --- ### **Key Areas in Antiretroviral Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions** 1. **Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections** - Evaluating the efficacy of doxycycline treatment on asymptomatic bacteriuria in type 2 diabetes patients. - Exploring the impact of iron fortification on hemoglobin dysfunction among pre-school children in rural Ghana. 2. **Wolbachia Treatment for Mosquito-Borne Diseases and HIV Infection Control** - Assessing the efficacy of Wolbachia ferrochelatase to control mosquito-borne infections (e.g., malaria, dengue) in Ghanaians. - Evaluating the role of transgenic organisms in controlling mosquito-borne diseases. --- ### **Key Areas in Microbiome Studies** 1. **Microbiome Changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis and HIV Infection** - Exploring the diversity and genomic composition of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Ghanaians with ankylosing spondylitis. - Evaluating the impact of FMR on the seroprevalence of HIV in Ghanaians. 2. **BIOMARKERS for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Control** - Assessing diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalinacin, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as biomarkers for asymptomatic bacteriuria. - Evaluating the efficacy of qByte isothermal fluorimeters in detecting viral load in clinical laboratories. --- This comprehensive approach covers not only treating diabetes but also managing HIV through antiretroviral therapy. By using advanced diagnostics like fluorometry, we can monitor conditions like Lassa fever and monitor for the spread of HIV through biomarkers such as SARS-CoV-2 proteins. Additionally, Wolbachia, a pathogen that infects mosquitoes, could be used to control mosquito-borne diseases, especially malaria and dengue. Overall, integrating these technologies into our treatment can significantly improve both diabetes management and prevent the spread of HIV, which in turn helps reduce the burden on the healthcare system. </think> To address the health challenges posed by diabetes and HIV/AIDS, we can implement a comprehensive approach that integrates advanced medical diagnostics with biocontrol strategies. Here is a structured plan: ### Diagnostics for Lassa Fever (LKF) 1. **Microbiome Analysis** - **HPV Testing:** Utilize PCR or RT-PCR to detect the Human papilloma virus in blood samples from diabetes patients. - **Proteomics and Metabolomics:** Employ advanced analytical techniques such as X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Mass Spec, Tandem Mass Spec (TMS), GC-HPLC, MS-HPLC, or GC-MS to analyze viral RNA, proteins, and metabolites. These tools can also detect SARS-CoV-2 proteins in blood. 2. **Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)** - Use qByte isothermal fluorimeters to monitor asymptomatic bacteriuria in diabetes patients. - Apply qPCR or RT-PCR to quantify viral RNA and proteins, which are biomarkers for HIV/AIDS prevention. ### Mosquito-Borne Disease Control 1. **Wolbachia Infection Testing** - Use genetic testing (PCR, RT-PCR) to detect Wolbachia in mosquito populations. - Implement molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, XRF, TMS, GC-HPLC, MS-HPLC, or MS-Q to analyze molecular markers linked to diseases like malaria and dengue. 2. **Molecular Biology Analysis** - Use molecular biology assays (PCR, RT-PCR) for HIV RNA and proteins. - Apply techniques like qPCR, qRT-PCR, XRF, TMS, GC-HPLC, MS-HPLC, or MS-Q to study viral proteins in blood samples. ### Translational Research 1. **Microbiome Studies** - Investigate the impact of HPV and HIV on the gut microbiome using GC-HPLC and MS-HPLC. - Analyze viral RNA and protein levels in humans with diabetes or other health conditions to identify biomarkers for LKF and HIV/AIDS prevention. 2. **Viral Load Monitoring** - Use qPCR and RT-PCR to monitor viral RNA and proteins, which are crucial for understanding the progression of LKF and HIV/AIDS. By integrating these technologies into our treatment strategy, we can significantly improve diabetes management while also preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS through early diagnosis and intervention. This integrated approach leverages advanced diagnostics to enhance care and reduces the healthcare system's burden.

Faculty Biography

I am a Faculty at the Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. My research interest focuses on Disease pathogenesis, Host-pathogen interactions, diagnostics, and immune mechanisms of infectious diseases such as Malaria, Diabetes, TB/BU, HIV/HBV, Vaccines, and other non-communicable diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis. I teach, train and supervise, undergraduate and postgraduates in these thematic areas. I served as Departmental Exams Officer (August 2015-Date) and a Coordinator for the Postgraduate Programs (2013-2018). I am a Member of the Council of Convocation-KNUST (2019-2021), a Fellow, and a Council Member of the University Hall. I served on several committees within the University, national and International Community.I also serve as an External Assessor and moderator for UG, UCC, UDS, KTU, and KTU. I am also a Reviewer for several journals in the field of immunology and clinical biochemistry notably: Tuberculosis (Elsevier), Scientific African Journal, Cancer Control SAGE Publishing, PLOS One, Dove press: Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, Journal of target and therapy, Springer Nature. Dr. Sakyi is an Editorial board member SciFed Journal of Obstetrics and Women HealthcareI am a member of Professional bodies including the Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana (CoBReG), Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), Immunological Society of Ghana, Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientist, and American Association of Clinical Chemistry.I have successfully supervised 10 PhDs, 25 MPhil, and 120 BSc Students/Theses with over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals, WEBSITE/RESEARCH PROFILE LINKS

Key Research Themes (50)
Health Sciences

Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Health Sciences

Acute Kidney Injury Research

Health Sciences

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

Life Sciences

Advanced Biosensing Techniques and Applications

Life Sciences

Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases

Life Sciences

Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Physical Sciences

Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Health Sciences

Blood groups and transfusion

Health Sciences

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Health Sciences

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

Health Sciences

Child Nutrition and Water Access

Health Sciences

Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes

Social Sciences

COVID-19 and Mental Health

Health Sciences

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Health Sciences

Diabetes Management and Research

Physical Sciences

Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases

Health Sciences

Fatty Acid Research and Health

Health Sciences

Folate and B Vitamins Research

Health Sciences

Frailty in Older Adults

Health Sciences

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Health Sciences

Global Maternal and Child Health

Health Sciences

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Health Sciences

Hepatitis B Virus Studies

Health Sciences

Hepatitis C virus research

Health Sciences

HIV-related health complications and treatments

Health Sciences

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Life Sciences

Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences

Health Sciences

Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Health Sciences

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health

Health Sciences

Malaria Research and Control

Life Sciences

Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications

Health Sciences

Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Health Sciences

Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Health Sciences

Neonatal and Maternal Infections

Health Sciences

Neonatal Health and Biochemistry

Life Sciences

Parasites and Host Interactions

Health Sciences

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Health Sciences

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Life Sciences

Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases

Life Sciences

Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis

Health Sciences

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

Health Sciences

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Health Sciences

Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments

Health Sciences

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Life Sciences

T-cell and B-cell Immunology

Physical Sciences

thermodynamics and calorimetric analyses

Health Sciences

Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Health Sciences

Urinary Tract Infections Management

Life Sciences

vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches

Health Sciences

Vitamin D Research Studies

Publications (100)

qByte: An open-source isothermal fluorimeter for democratizing analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and cells

Open Access
2025Biosensors and Analytical DetectionDOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003199

Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding vitamin D among adults in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2025Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21370-x

Iron deficiency anemia and its association with cognitive function among adolescents in the Ashanti Region - Ghana

Open Access
2024Iron Metabolism and DisordersDOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20640-4

qByte: Open-source isothermal fluorimeter for democratizing analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and cells

Open Access
2024thermodynamics and calorimetric analysesDOI: 10.1101/2024.11.03.621723

High prevalence of late presentation with advanced HIV disease and its predictors among newly diagnosed patients in Kumasi, Ghana

Open Access
2024HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsDOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09682-6

Expression patterns of immune checkpoint proteins and <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>‐induced cytokines in chronic hepatitis B virus‐infected and uninfected individuals: A cross‐sectional study

Open Access
2024Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2280

Interplay between vitamin D status, vitamin D receptor gene variants and preeclampsia risk in Ghanaian women: A case-control study

Open Access
2024Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303778

Evaluation of Immune Characteristics and Factors Associated with Immune Response following Hepatitis B Vaccination among Ghanaian Adolescents

Open Access
2024Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.1155/2024/9502939

Investigation of serum level relationship of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines with vitamin D among healthy Ghanaian population

Open Access
2024Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06721-y

Demographic, Clinical Profile of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Their Association with Disease Severity in Ghana

Open Access
2024Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesDOI: 10.1155/2024/6639079

Malaria elimination in Ghana: recommendations for reactive case detection strategy implementation in a low endemic area of Asutsuare, Ghana

Open Access
2024Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04792-z

Factors associated with knowledge and hypoglycemia experience among patients with diabetes mellitus in Ghana: A cross‐sectional study

Open Access
2023Diabetes Management and ResearchDOI: 10.1002/puh2.130

Frailty syndrome and associated factors among patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana

Open Access
2023Frailty in Older AdultsDOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1664

Association between endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene variants and nitric oxide production in preeclampsia: a case–control study in Ghana

Open Access
2023Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41920-w

Thyroid dysfunction and glycaemic control among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ghana: A comparative cross‐sectional study

Open Access
2023Thyroid Disorders and TreatmentsDOI: 10.1002/edm2.447

Evaluating circulating soluble markers of endothelial dysfunction and risk factors associated with PE: A multicentre longitudinal case control study in northern Ghana

Open Access
2023Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19096

Receptors expressions on peripheral lymphocytes and CD4<sup>+</sup>CD183<sup>+</sup> as a diagnostics biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis: A case–control study in Ghana

Open Access
2023T-cell and B-cell ImmunologyDOI: 10.1002/iid3.976

Memory B-cells are enriched in the blood of patients with acute Buruli ulcer disease: a prospective observational study

Open Access
2023Mycobacterium research and diagnosisDOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08370-1

Comparison of Modified Manual Acid-Phenol Chloroform Method and Commercial RNA Extraction Kits for Resource Limited Laboratories

Open Access
2023Molecular Biology Techniques and ApplicationsDOI: 10.1155/2023/9593796

Diversity of cervicovaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes and naturally occurring E6/E7 DNA polymorphisms of HPV-16 in Ghana

Open Access
2023Cervical Cancer and HPV ResearchDOI: 10.1016/j.tvr.2023.200261

Wolbachia Ferrochelatase as a potential drug target against filarial infections

2023Insect symbiosis and bacterial influencesDOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108490

Effect of iron fortification on anaemia and risk of malaria among Ghanaian pre-school children with haemoglobinopathies and different ABO blood groups

Open Access
2023Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersDOI: 10.1186/s40795-023-00709-w

Reactive Case Detection Strategy for Malaria Control and Elimination: A 12 Year Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from 25 Malaria-Endemic Countries

Open Access
2023Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8030180

Assessing the variability and the role of inflammatory cytokines and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in predicting stroke among hypertensives: A case-control study

Open Access
2022Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular DiseasesDOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100086

Factors associated with anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence among adult people living with HIV (PLWH): A 5-year retrospective multi-centre study in Kumasi, Ghana

Open Access
2022HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsDOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100082

Treatment Failure, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infections among Basic School Pupils

Open Access
2022Parasites and Host InteractionsDOI: 10.5772/intechopen.103904

Evaluation of inflammatory and liver injury biomarkers among drug-naive viral hepatitis B patients: A study in a referral laboratory, Ghana

Open Access
2022Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.21608/ajgh.2023.183024.1025

Evaluating immunohaematological profile among COVID-19 active infection and recovered patients in Ghana

Open Access
2022COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273969

T-Cell Responses Against <i>Mycobacterium ulcerans</i> and <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Protein Extracts Identify Children With Buruli Ulcer Disease

2022Mycobacterium research and diagnosisDOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac092

Joint COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Malaria Reactive Case Detection as Efficient Strategies for Disease Control

Open Access
2022Mosquito-borne diseases and controlDOI: 10.3390/covid2090091

Review for "Polymorphisms in &lt;i&gt;IL-17A&lt;/i&gt; Gene and Susceptibility of Colorectal Cancer in Bangladeshi Population: A Case-Control Analysis"

2022Psoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisDOI: 10.1177/10732748221143879/v1/review3

Transcriptomic profiling identifies host-derived biomarker panels for assessing cerebral malaria

2022Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2022.101650

Profiling vitamin D, its mediators and proinflammatory cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis: A case–control study

Open Access
2022Psoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisDOI: 10.1002/iid3.676

<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> coinfection is associated with improved IgE and IgG3 response against hookworm antigens

Open Access
2022Parasites and Host InteractionsDOI: 10.1002/hsr2.672

Doxycycline Treatment of <i>Mansonella perstans</i>–Infected Individuals Affects Immune Cell Activation and Causes Long-term T-cell Polarization

2022Parasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentDOI: 10.1093/cid/ciac428

Assessing the role of eosinophil‐mediated immune response markers in detecting hookworm infection: A case‐control study in Kintampo, Ghana

Open Access
2022Parasites and Host InteractionsDOI: 10.1002/hsr2.674

Effect of Iron Fortification on Anaemia and Risk of Malaria among Ghanaian Pre-School Children with Haemoglobinopathies and Different ABO Blood Groups

Open Access
2022Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1598062/v3

Factors associated with viral suppression and rebound among adult HIV patients on treatment: a retrospective study in Ghana

Open Access
2022HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsDOI: 10.1186/s12981-022-00447-2

Polymorphism of protein tyrosine phosphatase non‐receptor type 22 and protein arginine deiminase 4 gene among Ghanaian rheumatoid arthritis patients: A case–control study

2022Protein Tyrosine PhosphatasesDOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14348

Effect of Iron Fortification on Anaemia and Risk of Malaria among Ghanaian Pre-School Children with Haemoglobinopathies and Different ABO Blood Groups

Open Access
2022Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1598062/v2

Effect of Iron Fortification on Anaemia and risk of Malaria among Ghanaian Pre-School Children with Haemoglobinopathies and different ABO blood groups

Open Access
2022Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1598062/v1

Foeto-maternal complications associated with low birth weight: A prospective multicenter study in northern Ghana

Open Access
2022Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266796

Diversity of Cervicovaginal Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes and Naturally Occurring E6/E7 Polymorphisms of HPV-6 in Ghana

Open Access
2022Cervical Cancer and HPV ResearchDOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4313925

Factors Associated With Viral Suppression and Rebound Among HIV Patients On Treatment: A Retrospective Study in Ghana

Open Access
2021HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-996319/v1

Tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP-2) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) best predicts the development of acute kidney injury

Open Access
2021Acute Kidney Injury ResearchDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07960

Impact of IgG response to malaria-specific antigens and immunity against malaria in pre-school children in Ghana. A cluster randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Open Access
2021Iron Metabolism and DisordersDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253544

Effect of IgG3 Hinge Region Length Polymorphisms on Iron Fortification among Rural Pre-School Ghanaian Children and Its Associated Risk to Malaria and Anaemia.

Open Access
2021Iron Metabolism and DisordersDOI: 10.33425/2641-4295.1042

Vitamin D Deficiency Is Common in Ghana despite Abundance of Sunlight: A Multicentre Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Open Access
2021Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1155/2021/9987141

Effect of hookworm infection and anthelmintic treatment on naturally acquired antibody responses against the GMZ2 malaria vaccine candidate and constituent antigens

Open Access
2021Parasites and Host InteractionsDOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06027-5

Profiling immuno-metabolic mediators of vitamin B12 deficiency among metformin-treated type 2 diabetic patients in Ghana

Open Access
2021Folate and B Vitamins ResearchDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249325

Molecular characterization of interactions between the D614G variant of SARS-CoV-2 S-protein and neutralizing antibodies: A computational approach

Open Access
2021SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchDOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2021.104815

Impact of iron fortification on anaemia and iron deficiency among pre-school children living in Rural Ghana

Open Access
2021Iron Metabolism and DisordersDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246362

Increased metformin dosage suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in systemic circulation and might contribute to its beneficial effects

2021Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic DiseasesDOI: 10.1080/15321819.2020.1862861

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on diabetes mellitus patients in Cape Coast, Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

Open Access
2021COVID-19 and Mental HealthDOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.76.26834

Profiling Immuno-Metabolic Mediators of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Metformin-Treated Type II Diabetes Patients in Ghana

Open Access
2020Folate and B Vitamins ResearchDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-117906/v1

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Preeclampsia, Low Birth Weight and Postpartum Hemorrhage in Northern Ghana

Open Access
2020Global Maternal and Child HealthDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-109200/v1

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in LCAT may contribute to dyslipidaemia in HIV-infected individuals on HAART in a Ghanaian population

Open Access
2020HIV-related health complications and treatmentsDOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76113-2

Targeting the SARS-CoV2 nucleocapsid protein for potential therapeutics using immuno-informatics and structure-based drug discovery techniques

Open Access
2020vaccines and immunoinformatics approachesDOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110914

Fetal Rhesus D Genotyping and Sex Determination from Maternal Plasma of Rhesus D-Negative Antenatal Population: The Usefulness of Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction in Resource-limited Settings

Open Access
2020Blood groups and transfusionDOI: 10.1155/2020/4913793

Intracytoplasmic Expression of IL-6 and IL-17A in Circulating CD4+ T Cells Are Strongly Associated with and Predict Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case-Control Study in Ghana

Open Access
2020T-cell and B-cell ImmunologyDOI: 10.1155/2020/2808413

Individual and combined bioscore model of presepsin, procalcitonin, and high sensitive C - reactive protein as biomarkers for early diagnosis of paediatric sepsis

Open Access
2020Neonatal and Maternal InfectionsDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04841

Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment on Liver and Kidney Functions

Open Access
2020HIV-related health complications and treatmentsDOI: 10.9734/isrr/2020/v9i230109

AfriDx D2.1 - Define end-user needs including the number of NAT systems and chips require for clinical testing

Open Access
2020Advanced Biosensing Techniques and ApplicationsDOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7053788

Impact of Iron Fortification on Anaemia and Iron Deficiency among Pre-school Children Living in Rural Ghana

Open Access
2020Child Nutrition and Water AccessDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-30758/v1

Intracytoplasmic expression of IL-6 and IL-17A in circulating CD4+ T cells are strongly associated with and predict disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A case-control study in Ghana

Open Access
2020Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-25047/v1

Acute kidney injury in pediatric patients with malaria: A prospective cross-sectional study in the shai-osudoku district of Ghana

Open Access
2020Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.279946

Rapid Extraction Method of Mycobacterium ulcerans DNA from Clinical Samples of Suspected Buruli Ulcer Patients

Open Access
2019Mycobacterium research and diagnosisDOI: 10.3390/diagnostics9040204

Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment on Complete Blood Count Parameters

Open Access
2019HIV-related health complications and treatmentsDOI: 10.9734/isrr/2019/v8i230100

Fasting salivary glucose levels is not a better measure for identifying diabetes mellitus than serum or capillary blood glucose levels: comparison in a Ghanaian population

Open Access
2019Diabetes Management and ResearchDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01286

Baseline haematological parameters reference ranges of dogs in the Ashanti region of Ghana

Open Access
2019Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases

Developing a Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein (M-LDL-C) Friedewald’s Equation as a Substitute for Direct LDL-C Measure in a Ghanaian Population: A Comparative Study

Open Access
2018Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthDOI: 10.1155/2018/7078409

Evaluating the Contribution of <i>Nocardia</i> spp. and <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> to Pulmonary Infections among HIV and Non-HIV Patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Open Access
2018Actinomycetales infections and treatmentDOI: 10.1155/2018/2910198

Chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: Comparison of KDIGO and KDOQI guidelines

Open Access
2018Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesDOI: 10.1016/j.ajme.2018.07.003

Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female Secondary and Tertiary School Students in Ghana

Open Access
2018Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningDOI: 10.1155/2018/7502047

Adverse pregnancy outcomes and imbalance in angiogenic growth mediators and oxidative stress biomarkers is associated with advanced maternal age births: A prospective cohort study in Ghana

Open Access
2018Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200581

CKD-EPI is a Better Tool for Detecting Renal Dysfunction in Hypertensive Pregnancy: A Case-Control Study in Ghana

Open Access
2018Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000361

Evaluating Vitamin D Status in Pre- and Postmenopausal Type 2 Diabetics and Its Association with Glucose Homeostasis

Open Access
2018Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1155/2018/9369282

Knowledge Level and Determinants of Neonatal Jaundice: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana

Open Access
2018Neonatal Health and BiochemistryDOI: 10.1155/2018/3901505

Determinants of Isolated Systolic Hypertension among HIV/AIDS on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: A Cross Sectional Study in the GA South Metropolis

2018HIV-related health complications and treatments

Profiling of cardio‐metabolic risk factors and medication utilisation among Type II diabetes patients in Ghana: a prospective cohort study

Open Access
2017Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesDOI: 10.1186/s40169-017-0162-5

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF PRESEPSIN, PROCALCITONIN, AND HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AS BIOMARKERS FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PAEDIATRIC SEPSIS USING THE BIOSCORE MODEL

2017Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingDOI: 10.26226/morressier.58fa1768d462b80290b517da

Vitamin D status and its association with insulin resistance among type 2 diabetics: A case -control study in Ghana

Open Access
2017Vitamin D Research StudiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175388

Modified DNA Extraction Technique for Use in Resource-Limited Settings: Comparison of Salting Out Methods versus QIAamp Blood Mini Kit

2017Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications

RNA Aptamer That Specifically Binds to Mycolactone and Serves as a Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer

Open Access
2016Mycobacterium research and diagnosisDOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004950

Disease Pattern And Diagnostic Accuracy Of Th 1 And Th 2 Cytokines In Hepatitis B Virus Infected Patients: A Case Control Study In Ghana.

Open Access
2016Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.18535/ijmsci/v3i9.04

Individual and Combined Diagnostic Accuracy of Biochemical Markers for Detecting Early On-Set Preeclampsia

Open Access
2016Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.15226/2381-2915/2/1/00109

Assessment of the RIFLE criteria for the diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury; a retrospective study in South-Western Ghana

Open Access
2016Acute Kidney Injury ResearchDOI: 10.1186/s12882-016-0318-3

Effect of dietary vegetable oil consumption on blood glucose levels, lipid profile and weight in diabetic mice: an experimental case—control study

Open Access
2016Fatty Acid Research and HealthDOI: 10.1186/s40795-016-0053-y

Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer Disease: A Systematic Review

Open Access
2016Mycobacterium research and diagnosisDOI: 10.1155/2016/5310718

Seroconversion of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Young Children in the Kassena Nankana District of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Open Access
2015Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145209

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections among pregnant women in the Asante Akim North Municipality of the Ashanti region, Ghana; a cross sectional study

Open Access
2015Hepatitis C virus researchDOI: 10.4314/ahs.v15i3.2

Association between adverse pregnancy outcome and imbalance in angiogenic regulators and oxidative stress biomarkers in gestational hypertension and preeclampsia

Open Access
2015Pregnancy and preeclampsia studiesDOI: 10.1186/s12884-015-0624-y

Microhaematuria as a diagnostic marker of <i>Schistosoma haematobium</i> in an outpatient clinical setting: results from a cross-sectional study in rural Ghana

2015Parasites and Host InteractionsDOI: 10.1177/0049475515583793

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among the High Risk Population in South-Western Ghana; A Cross Sectional Study

Open Access
2015Chronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesDOI: 10.1186/s40697-015-0076-3

Co-existence of malaria and urinary tract infection among children under five: A cross-sectional study of the Assin-South Municipality, Ghana

Open Access
2014Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.4314/jmbs.v2i4.5

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections among type 2 diabetics: A cross-sectional study in the Cape Coast metropolis

Open Access
2014Hepatitis B Virus StudiesDOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.141529

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Type 2 Diabetics in the Sekondi-takoradi Metropolis, Ghana

2013Urinary Tract Infections ManagementDOI: 10.3923/jms.2013.290.295

HLA-B27 and its Associated Clinical and Biochemical Presentation among Ghanaians with Ankylosing Spondylitis

2012Spondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsDOI: 10.3923/jms.2012.161.167

Lipid Peroxidation and Catalase Levels among Children Presenting with Severe Falciparum Malaria in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Ghana

Open Access
2012Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.3923/jms.2012.141.147

Comparison of Anti-CCP Peptide with Rheumatoid Factor and its Isotypes for Early Differential Diagnosis and Prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Open Access
2009Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesDOI: 10.3923/jms.2010.19.24
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Research Themes50
Open Access Papers87

Department of Molecular Medicine

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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