Kofi Agyenim Boateng
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.
Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
Calpain Protease Function and Regulation
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes and associated disorders
Diabetes Management and Education
Diabetes Management and Research
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
Glaucoma and retinal disorders
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology