I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the School of Pharmacy and have been affiliated with the University since 2020.

Education 

I attained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Degree from KNUST, Ghana, in June 2013 and went on to successfully complete my Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees in Pharmacology at the same University in June 2017 and November 2022 respectively. My PhD focused on investigating preclinical drug combinations for reducing pain and inflammation and involved assessment of various neurological and inflammatory pathways in laboratory animals including rodents and zebrafish. I am an alumnus of TReND in Africa and a Member of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP). 

Work experience 

I have extensive experience in teaching Pharmacology and Biochemistry and knowledgeable in Laboratory Animal Handling and Research. I teach Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Toxicology theory as well as practical laboratory experiments to students across the different Schools in the University. I am involved with many academic and non-academic committees which promote the visibility of my University including sports, ICT and examination committees. I am also a mentor to my undergraduate academic students in whom I endeavor to promote wellbeing and various beneficial skills. I am a registered Pharmacist and have had a prior experience of working as a Community Pharmacist. I maintain a close relationship with my professional association and am an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH).

Research output

I am currently working together with colleagues in my Department, the University at large and international collaborators on adapting and validating experimental models which utilize zebrafish in the study of diseases, Pharmacology and Toxicology. My research output is aimed at reducing the issues faced with using rodents and higher animals in preclinical research including ethical considerations and financial costs. Current zebrafish experimental models being focused on include:

• Neuro-Pharmacological and Neuro-Behavioural Research Studies
• Studies on Pain
• Studies on some Inflammatory Processes
• Toxicological Evaluations of some Medicinal Compounds and Herbal Preparations 

I have co-authored over 15 original publications in reputable journals and have previously received two Grants from the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) which have aided my basic research and international collaborations.