Isaac Acheampong
The researcher has conducted extensive research across diverse health and life sciences domains. Their work centers on understanding biological markers for immune responses, utilizing cytokines as surrogate indicators of cell counts in resource-limited settings. This fundamental approach underpins their exploration into immunology. Notably, they delve into the complexities of tuberculosis (TB) research, examining various facets such as T-cell responses and monocyte pathology within patient populations. Their studies highlight key biological pathways affecting TB treatment and recovery. Additionally, the researcher's work extends beyond medicine to touch upon broader societal impacts, including poverty reduction and access to healthcare. Through comparative studies in immunology and public health initiatives, they integrate themes across domains, emphasizing the interconnected nature of health challenges. This integrated approach underscores their commitment to addressing global health issues through a holistic perspective.
Faculty Biography
Isaac Acheampong is a Lecturer at the Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with expertise in immunology. His current research work focuses on infection immunology, exploring innovative immunological tools for tuberculosis diagnosis in children. He carries out his research with the Infection Immunology Group at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR).
Acute Kidney Injury Research
Blood groups and transfusion
Children's Physical and Motor Development
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Economic and Environmental Valuation
Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
Firm Innovation and Growth
Immune responses and vaccinations
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Muscle metabolism and nutrition
Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
Physical Activity and Health
Physical Education and Training Studies
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Urinary Tract Infections Management
Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
Abstract 4363388: Digital Divide: Who Tracks Their Steps or Heart Rate?
Evaluation of Kidney Function Testing Practices among Medical Laboratories in Ghana
Open AccessKidney Dysfunction and its Determinants among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients; A Cross-sectional Study in the Obuasi East Municipality of Ghana
Open AccessSerum Anti‐Erythropoietin Autoantibodies and Their Association With Younger Age in Paediatric Malaria Cases
Open AccessMonocyte transcriptome signatures of inflammation and enhanced neutrophil recruitment characterize immunopathology in the blood of tuberculosis patients
Open AccessConcomitant parasite infections influence tuberculosis immunopathology and favor rapid sputum conversion of pulmonary tuberculosis patients
Open AccessDiversity of Culicoides in the middle belt of Ghana with Implications on the transmission of Mansonella perstans; a molecular approach
Open AccessDifferences in PPD- and mitogen-induced T-cell activation marker expression characterize immunopathology in acute tuberculosis patients
Open AccessBacteriuria Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Ejisu Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Ghana
Open AccessDiminished Interleukin-7 receptor expression on T-cell subsets in tuberculosis patients
Monocyte pathology in human tuberculosis is due to plasma milieu changes and aberrant <scp>STAT</scp> signalling
Open AccessBCG-Vaccinated Children with Contact to Tuberculosis Patients Show Delayed Conversion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Specific IFN-γ Release
Open AccessImpaired T-cell response to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) in tuberculosis patients is associated with high IL-6 plasma levels and normalizes early during anti-mycobacterial treatment
Open AccessPlasma cytokine levels characterize disease pathogenesis and treatment response in tuberculosis patients
Open AccessMANAGING NATURAL RESOURCE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS: A STUDY OF THE CHAKALI COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AREA (CREMA) IN THE WA EAST DISTRICT
Procalcitonin as a Surrogate Marker of Sepsis in People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Case Study at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Physiological and Motor Performance Parameters of Female Athlete and Non-Athlete Students in a Ghana University: A Comparative Pilot Study
Open AccessPhysiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill response of healthy bankers to fitness training
Open AccessPhysical activity patterns and dietary habits of undergraduate students
Open AccessDrinking Arsenic Water May Contribute to Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection
Open AccessEffectiveness of combined and conventional exercise trainings on the biochemical responses of stroke patients
Open AccessDifferences in Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Athletes and Non-Athletes
Open AccessIron Deficiency among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the KNUST Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
Urban biodiversity; a global perspective.
Open AccessTotal lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4 count in resource-limited settings
Open AccessAsymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending An- tenatal Clinic at the University Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the Uni-versity Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
Open AccessSources of industrial growth: the impact of policy on large and medium scale manufacturing performance in Ghana
Department of Medical Diagnostics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology