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Department of Theoretical and Applied BiologyPhysical SciencesHealth SciencesLife Sciences

Dawood Ackom Abbas

13 Publications3 Research Themes13 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work focuses on advancing public health solutions across three interconnected domains: malaria research and control, Toxoplasma gondii studies, and digital imaging for blood diseases. Their research integrates accurate diagnostic tools, rapid testing methods, advanced imaging techniques, and socio-emotional factors to improve disease management in both malaria-ridden regions and Toxoplasma-borne communities. The work highlights the importance of understanding disease dynamics, developing reliable diagnostic frameworks, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address health disparities and promote healthier populations globally.

Key Research Themes (3)
Physical Sciences

Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases

Health Sciences

Malaria Research and Control

Life Sciences

Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies

Publications (13)

Socio-demographic factors, housing characteristics, and clinical symptoms associated with falciparum malaria in two rapidly urbanizing areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana

Open Access
2024Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-05185-6

Challenges in diagnosis of clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Ghana and feasibility of reactive interventions to shrink the subclinical reservoir

Open Access
2024Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-05096-6

Comparison of three rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium falciparum diagnosis in Ghana

Open Access
2024Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-05073-z

Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections

Open Access
2023Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04506-5

Additional file 1 of Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections

Open Access
2023Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22620871

Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT, and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR and the implication of submicroscopic infections

Open Access
2022Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1510630/v1

<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>malaria during pregnancy: the impact of parasitaemia and anaemia on birthweight

Open Access
2021Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.1101/2021.08.12.21261986

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2020Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.12688/aasopenres.12979.3

Seroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2020Toxoplasma gondii Research StudiesDOI: 10.12688/aasopenres.13022.2

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2020Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.12688/aasopenres.12979.2

Seroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2019Toxoplasma gondii Research StudiesDOI: 10.12688/aasopenres.13022.1

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural patients in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Open Access
2019Malaria Research and ControlDOI: 10.12688/aasopenres.12979.1

PO 8496 ACCURACY OF DIAGNOSIS AND HAEMATOLOGICAL DIFFERENCE AMONG MALARIA PATIENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA

Open Access
2019Digital Imaging for Blood DiseasesDOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-edc.121
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Theoretical and Applied Biology
Total Publications13
Research Themes3
Open Access Papers13

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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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