Kofi Agyenim Boateng

Kofi Agyenim Boateng

0 Publications16 Research Themes
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work is centered on the multifaceted impact of genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle on diabetes and related health issues within African populations. Their research extends across various domains: they examine how specific SNPs influence disease risk through genome-wide studies, link metabolic changes to cardiovascular health in retinal diseases, and explore the role of obesity in both heart disease and diabetes. The researcher also investigates the biological basis of blood pressure regulation, using techniques like CD43 analysis, and applies quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping across diverse species. Their work highlights the importance of understanding metabolic pathways and dietary influences to develop effective health interventions for diabetes prevention and management.

Faculty Biography

BRIEF BIOKofi Agyenim Boateng, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the KNUST School of Business, KNUST. He has BA (Hons) Publishing Studies from KNUST. However, his MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems and PhD in Information Systems were all obtained from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2005and 2010 respectively.Since 2005, he has been connected with both academic and professional institutions in varied capacities as lecturer, visiting lecturer, researcher, reviewer, among others. His current research engagements include the following: Kofi’s publications have found appearance in outlets intimately connected with reputable mainstream information systems journals such as Information & Management, Communications of the IIMA and Information Knowledge Systems Management. He provides scholarly reviews for prominent journals and conferences such as the European Journal of Information Systems, International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) as well as the African Conference on Information Systems (ACIS).Presently, he is the deputy PhD Coordinator at the KNUST School of Business. He also serves as a panel member for Information Systems on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). GTEC is the national agency for the accreditation of both public and private (Tertiary Education) institutions that oversees the contents and standards of their programmes. Kofi functions as an external examiner for PhD in information systems for University of South Africa (UNISA) and Tshwane University of Technology.

Key Research Themes (16)
Health Sciences

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

Life Sciences

Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling

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Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

Life Sciences

Calpain Protease Function and Regulation

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Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes

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Diabetes and associated disorders

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Diabetes Management and Education

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Diabetes Management and Research

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Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Life Sciences

Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

Life Sciences

Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals

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Glaucoma and retinal disorders

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Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior

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Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies

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Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Publications (0)
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Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Supply Chain and Information Systems
Total Publications0
Research Themes16
Open Access Papers0

Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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