Michael Ofoe Adinku
The researcher has focused on integrating diverse aspects of cancer biology, including molecular genetics, epigenetics, therapeutic treatments, and population-specific challenges. Their work spans themes such as triple-negative breast cancer through patient-derived tumors, BRCA mutations in genetic risk assessment, epigenetic modifications influencing gene expression, the role of DNA methylation in signaling pathways, and treatment outcomes in diverse populations like Europeans, Africans, and Europeans affected by oesophageal issues. Key findings emphasize the importance of combining genomics with molecular pathways to predict tumor progression and evaluate therapeutic efficacy across these themes, aiming for comprehensive approaches that address genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, and therapeutic interventions in patient-specific contexts.
Faculty Biography
Michael Adinku is a team player with good organizations and leadership skills having gained enormous experience working with all shades and categories of people while serving as a Medical Officer, interacting with the under privileged in rural areas and the better endowed in Urban Centres.Trained as general surgeon, Michael has interest in visceral surgery, managing mass casualties and training medical students in managing severely injured patients.He believes that there is a day of accountability for every action or inaction undertaken by man.
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
BRCA gene mutations in cancer
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
Chemokine receptors and signaling
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Estrogen and related hormone effects
Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
PARP inhibition in cancer therapy
Department of Surgery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology