Department of Medical DiagnosticsHealth Sciences
Francis Agyei Amponsah
15 Publications13 Research Themes14 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher has made significant contributions across diverse domains, focusing on understanding the biological underpinnings of various diseases. Their work spans clinical laboratory practices, hemoglobinopathies, diabetes management, malarial studies, and viral effects on hemostasis. Key themes include optimizing testing times for blood markers, assessing biomarkers in malarial patients, evaluating kidney function, advancing patient care protocols, and enhancing healthcare infrastructure. Their research bridges clinical practices with underlying biological processes across diverse populations, particularly addressing challenges in vulnerable communities.
Key Research Themes (13)
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Acute Kidney Injury Research
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Blood groups and transfusion
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
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Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
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Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
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Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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Hepatitis B Virus Studies
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Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
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Iron Metabolism and Disorders
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Malaria Research and Control
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Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
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Platelet Disorders and Treatments
Publications (15)
The effect of Hepatitis B Viral Infection on Hemostatic Profile and Liver markers in Ghanaian Pregnant Women
Open AccessEvaluation 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 AccessYoung adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premarital screening for genetic blood disorders and associated sociodemographic determinants in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessUnlocking the power of reticulocyte analysis: Advancing care for patients with abnormal haemoglobin variants at Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
Open AccessSerum Anti‐Erythropoietin Autoantibodies and Their Association With Younger Age in Paediatric Malaria Cases
Open AccessOptimizing Testing Time for Methaemoglobin Reduction Test in G6PD Screening: A Comparative Study of Monica Cheesbrough’s Protocol and a Modified Approach at a Hospital in a Resource‐Restraint Country, Ghana
Open AccessOptimizing Testing Time for Methaemoglobin Reduction Test in G6PD Screening: A Comparative Experimental Study between the Monica Cheesbrough Protocol and the Asutifi North District Hospital Protocol at Asutifi North District Hospital, Ghana.
Open AccessFetal 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 AccessAssessment of platelet indices and platelet activation markers in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Open AccessEffect of poor glycaemic control on plasma levels and activity of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Open AccessExpression of platelet parameters and platelet membrane glycoproteins in childhood Burkitt lymphoma
Antierythropoietin Antibody Production Is Not Associated with Malaria and Malaria-Related Anaemia in Humans
Open AccessDetermination of Haematological Reference Ranges in Healthy Adults in Three Regions in Ghana
Open AccessExpression of Platelet Parameters and Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins in Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Medical Diagnostics
Total Publications15
Research Themes13
Open Access Papers14
Department of Medical Diagnostics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology