Paul Poku Sampene Ossei
43 Publications36 Research Themes38 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher has conducted extensive research across diverse domains, focusing on integrating plant extracts for anti-inflammatory effects with neuroinflammation mechanisms, examining toxicological impacts on animals and plants, studying cellular repair mechanisms such as autophagy, and exploring bioactive compounds' natural defense mechanisms against diseases. Their work extends to broader societal health contexts, particularly in addressing chronic conditions like heart disease and alcohol use among Ghanaian residents, while also contributing to environmental impact assessments. This comprehensive approach underscores their commitment to advancing health sciences through interdisciplinary studies.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Paul Poku Sampene Ossei is a Consultant Histo- and Forensic Pathologist and had his medical training at Kharkov Medical Academy from 1989 to 1995 in Ukraine, USSR. He obtained his Fellowship in Pathology at the UniKlinikum, Muenster, Germany in 2009. He is a Senior Lecturer and currently the Head of Department of Pathology, SMD, KNUST. He is the author of more than 30 scientific papers in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
Key Research Themes (36)
Life Sciences
African Botany and Ecology Studies
Health Sciences
Andrographolide Research and Applications
Health Sciences
Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
Health Sciences
Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
Health Sciences
Berberine and alkaloids research
Physical Sciences
Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
Health Sciences
Chemotherapy-induced organ toxicity mitigation
Health Sciences
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Health Sciences
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Social Sciences
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Health Sciences
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Life Sciences
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
Health Sciences
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Life Sciences
Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Life Sciences
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Life Sciences
Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
Social Sciences
Gun Ownership and Violence Research
Health Sciences
Influenza Virus Research Studies
Health Sciences
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Health Sciences
Medical Coding and Health Information
Health Sciences
Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
Life Sciences
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
Life Sciences
Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
Life Sciences
Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
Life Sciences
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Health Sciences
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Life Sciences
Reproductive tract infections research
Life Sciences
Seed and Plant Biochemistry
Social Sciences
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Physical Sciences
Traffic and Road Safety
Health Sciences
Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
Health Sciences
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Social Sciences
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Health Sciences
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Health Sciences
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Health Sciences
Wound Healing and Treatments
Publications (43)
Diosgenin ameliorates silica‐induced tuberculosis in rats
Open AccessSuicidal Behavior in Police Custody: a Ten Year (2011-2021) Study in the Northern Part of Ghana
Open AccessProtective effect of hydroethanolic leaves extract of Solanum macrocarpon on Cisplatin-induced kidney injury in rats
Open AccessHealth and Toxicity Effects of Solanum torvum and Solanum nigrum Berries Extract on Rats
Open AccessHydroethanolic Leaves Extract of Amaranthus Cruentus Protects Against Lead-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Rats
Open AccessNephroprotective Activity of Dialium guineense Aqueous Extract Against Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Damage in Rats
Open AccessAn acute and sub-acute toxicological assessment of Reissantia indica plant extract in male Sprague-Dawley rats: Hematological, serum biochemical and histopathology
Open AccessDeterminants of Hospital Stay Duration Post-Colorectal Surgery
Open AccessBeyond survival: unraveling the dynamics of Ebola virus resurgence in Sub-Saharan Africa and the remarkable journey of survivors
Open Access<i>Lantana camara</i> leaf extract ameliorates memory deficit and the neuroinflammation associated with scopolamine-induced Alzheimer’s-like cognitive impairment in zebrafish and mice
Open AccessPreliminary health risk assessment of two exudate gums as pharmaceutical excipients
Open AccessNon-HDL Cholesterol and Remnant Cholesterol Predict Different Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in a Regional Hospital
Open AccessAn Acute Toxicological Assessment of Reissantia Indica Plant Extract in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats: Hematological and Serum Biochemical
Open AccessThe hydroethanolic root extract of Psydrax subcordata (DC.) Bridson exhibits antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects in animal models
Open AccessAnti-Arthritic Effect of the Hydroethanolic Root Extract of Psydrax subcordata in Rats
Open AccessEvaluation of Dermal Toxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Cnestis ferruginea Vahl ex DC
Open AccessAntitubercular activities of Crinum asiaticum bulb extract using aeroso-linduced Mycobacterium smegmatis in mice model
Open AccessPalmatine Attenuates Metastatic Lung Colonization of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Open AccessProfile of suicide within the northern part of Ghana: A decade under review
Open AccessAnti-arthritic activity of solvent extracts of the bulbs of Crinum pedunculatum R.Br.
Open AccessAcute and sub-acute toxicity studies of the chloroform extract of Crinum asiaticum bulbs in mice.
Open AccessProtective effects of andrographolide against diclofenac-induced gastric damage
Open AccessReporting a Case with Literature Review on Enucleation of a Giant Prostatic Hyperplasia in Ghana
Formulation of Suppositories of Alum Produced from Bauxite Waste in Ghana for the Treatment of Hemorrhoid
Open AccessLatent Medical Conditions of Drivers Involved in Road Traffic Collisions in Ghana: Implication from Autopsy Findings
Open AccessCOVID-19 Impact on Medical Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Need to Guard Against Medical Negligence: A Case Report in a Health Care Facility in Kumasi, Ghana
Open AccessWound healing, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the leaf and stem bark of Entada africana Guill. & Perr.
Open AccessThe Culture of Herbal Preparations Among Pregnant Women: A Remedy or a Suicide Potion? A Case Report and Mini Review
Open AccessIron-deficiency anaemia in children with congenital heart diseases at a teaching hospital in Ghana
Open AccessPrevalence of Venous Thromboembolism in Kumasi: A Postmortem-Based Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Open AccessTrend analysis and economic effect of RTA deaths on dependency ratio in Ghana
Open AccessReview of gunshot fatalities in the Northern part of Ghana; a 6 year forensic autopsy based study
Outbreak of influenza a viral infection in Ghana: A consideration of autopsy findings and a mini-review of the literature
Open AccessProfile of unnatural mortalities in Northern part of Ghana; a forensic-based autopsy study
Detecting Ureaplasma urealyticum among HIV-infected women with or without human papillomavirus using real-time PCR with the ANYPLEX™ II STI-7 assay system
Open AccessPatterns and Presentation of Prostate Cancer in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana: A 6-Year Single Center Retrospective Study
Open AccessTotal abdominal hysterectomy in a Tertiary Hospital in Kumasi: Indication, Histopathological Findings and Clinicopathological Correlation
Open AccessNuclear Localisation of Autophagic p62 and Associated Cytoplasmic Beclin-1 and Bcl-2 Expressions in Adenomas and Adenocarcinomas of the Colorectal Regions
Enucleation of a Giant Prostatic Hyperplasia in Ghana: A Case Report and Mini Literature Review
Open AccessDeath certificates errors in academic hospital; Review of 617 cases at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi
Open AccessMucin expression patterns in histological grades of colonic cancers in Ghanaian population
Open AccessAnti-inflammatory activity of aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell. and its major constituent, geraniin
Antioxidant and in vivo Wound Healing Activities of Clausena anisata
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Pathology
Total Publications43
Research Themes36
Open Access Papers38
Department of Pathology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology