Professor Patrick Amoateng
Address: Room 25, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana Legon
Email: pamoateng@ug.edu.gh, patamot@gmail.com, patamot@yahoo.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3607-6870
Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=26424208600
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Amoateng%2C+P&sort=date
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patrick-Amoateng-2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=p3E9x4cAAAAJ&hl=en
Current Research
Drug discovery from plants and other natural sources for the treatment of epilepsy, pain, psychosis, depression, and other neuropsychiatric diseases.
Education
2006 – 20011 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Pharmacology), Department of Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
2001 – 2005 Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Research Experience
DATE PURPOSE INSTITUTION
February 5-19, 2023 Zebrafish Husbandry Training
Funded by EU Erasmus Plus Mobility School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
February -March, 2020 Short Research Visit School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
January-March, 2018 BANGA-Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
August– September, 2017 International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Visiting Fellow School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
May-August, 2013 CV Raman Postdoctoral Fellowship for African Scientist JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India
July- August, 2012 Short term Postdoctoral Fellowship (Cancer Research Techniques Training) Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
February-March, 2009 Training in Electrophysiology Techniques for Epilepsy Research Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
Teaching Experience
2020- Present Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2018- Present Adjunct Lecturer, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra
2017- Present Adjunct Lecturer, Ghana College of Pharmacists, Accra
2013 - 2020 Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2011 – 2013 Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2005 – 2011 Teaching Assistant, Department of Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Administrative Experience
June 2023 Acting Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana
2020- Present Head Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2016-2019 School Examination Officer, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2014-2016 Departmental Examination Officer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra.
2012-2016 School Seminar Coordinator, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2012-2016 Student’s Project Coordinator, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2012-2016 School Library Coordinator, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Accra
2011-2013 Coordinator, School of Pharmacy Working Group, UG-Brown Partnership to address HIV/AIDS, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra
Publications
1. Mensah JA, Kukuia KKE, Amoateng P, Tagoe TA, Banga BKN, Koomson AE, Aryeh-Ameyaw S, Djarkwei EB, Amponsah SK, Ameyaw EO. Sub-effective doses of a bendroflumethiazide-imipramine combination offer greater synergistic antidepressant effect compared to a bendroflumethiazide-fluoxetine combination: an isobolographic analysis. HSI Journal, 2023,4 (1):419-427. https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2023.6.4.1.419-427.
2. Kukuia KKE, Takyi FY, Dugbartey GJ, Amoateng P, Kudzi W, Amponsah SK, et al. Decreased hippocampal microglial cell activation by methanolic extract from the leaves of Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg contributes to its antidepressant-like effect. Molecular Psychology: Brain, Behavior, and Society, 2023:2(2), 2.
3. Kukuia KKE, Burns FB, Adutwum-Ofosu KK, Appiah F, Amponsah SK, Begyinah R, et al. Increased Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Hippocampal Dendritic Spine Density Are Associated with the Rapid Antidepressant-like Effect of Iron-citalopram and Iron-Imipramine Combinations in Mice. Neuroscience, 2023:519, 90-106.
4. Kukuia KKE, Amoateng P, Takyi FY, Adutwum-Ofosu KK, Appiah F. Protocol for investigating neuroprotective effect of the methanol leaf extract of Mallotus oppositifolius in lipopolysaccharide neuro-inflammation-associated depression in mice, 2023.
5. Kukuia KKE, Torbi J, Amoateng P, Adutwum-Ofosu KK, Koomson AE, Appiah F, et al. Gestational iron supplementation reverses depressive-like behavior in post-partum Sprague Dawley rats: Evidence from behavioral and neurohistological studies. IBRO Neurosci Rep. 2022; 12:280-96.
6. Kukuia KKE, Appiah F, Dugbartey GJ, Takyi YF, Amoateng P, Amponsah SK, et al. Extract of Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Mull. Arg. increased prefrontal cortex dendritic spine density and serotonin and attenuated para-chlorophenylalanine-aggravated aggressive and depressive behaviors in mice. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:962549.
7. Koomson AE, Kukuia KKE, Amoateng P, Biney RP, Tagoe TA, Mensah JA, et al. Extract of Xylopia aethiopica and its kaurene diterpene, xylopic acid, improve learning and memory in mice. IBRO Neurosci Rep. 2022;12:249-59.
8. Amewu RK, Amoateng P, Arthur PK, Asare P, Asiamah I, Boamah D, et al. Drug discovery research in Ghana, challenges, current efforts, and the way forward. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2022;16(9):e0010645.
9. N'Guessan B B, Asiamah AD, Arthur NK, Frimpong-Manso S, Amoateng P, Amponsah SK, et al. Ethanolic extract of Nymphaea lotus L. (Nymphaeaceae) leaves exhibits in vitro antioxidant, in vivo anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities on Jurkat and MCF-7 cancer cell lines. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):22.
10. Kukuia KKE, Mensah JA, Amoateng P, Osei-Safo D, Koomson AE, Torbi J, et al. Glycine/NMDA Receptor Pathway Mediates the Rapid-onset Antidepressant Effect of Alkaloids from Trichilia Monadelpha. Basic Clin Neurosci. 2021;12(3):395-408.
11. Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Borovskaya TG, Poluektova ME, Vychuzhanina capital A C, Shchemerovsmall a CYAC, Kamalova SI, et al. Reproductive Toxicity of Theobroma cacao: Increase in Survival Index, Nongenotoxic, and Proimplantation Potential. J Toxicol. 2021;2021:6114672.
12. Amoateng P, Tagoe TA, Karikari TK, Kukuia KKE, Osei-Safo D, Woode E, et al. Synedrella nodiflora Extract Depresses Excitatory Synaptic Transmission and Chemically-Induced In Vitro Seizures in the Rat Hippocampus. Front Pharmacol. 2021;12:610025.
13. Oppong Bekoe E, Agyare C, Boakye YD, Baiden BM, Asase A, Sarkodie J, et al. Ethnomedicinal survey and mutagenic studies of plants used in Accra metropolis, Ghana. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2020;248:112309.
14. Ikem CJ, Appiah-opong R, Oli AN, Ugwu MC, Amoateng P, Agyemang K, et al. In vitro and in vivo antiplasmodial assays of selected Nigerian commercial herbal formulations. Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology. 2020;9(4).
15. Bonsu A, Amoateng P, Bugyei K, Asiedu-Larbi J, Antwi S, Asiedu-Ofei A, et al. Antinociceptive effects of an ethanolic extract of Desmodium adscendens: possible involvement of opioidergic, adrenergic, potassium channels and serotoninergic pathways. Health Sciences Investigations (HSI) Journal. 2020;1(2):71-85.
16. Bekoe EO, Agyare C, Boakye YD, Baiden BM, Asase A, Sarkodie J, et al. Ethnomedicinal survey and mutagenic studies of plants used in Accra metropolis, Ghana. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2019:112309.
17. Kukuia KKE, Mensah JA, Amoateng P, Amponsah SK, N’Guessan BB, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ. Antidepressant Potentials of Components from Trichilia monadelpha (Thonn.) JJ de Wilde in Murine Models. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;2018.
18. Kukuia KKE, Mensah JA, Amoateng P, Amponsah SK, N'Guessan BB, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ. Antidepressant Potentials of Components from Trichilia monadelpha (Thonn.) J.J. de Wilde in Murine Models. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:6863973.
19. Amoateng P, Quansah E, Karikari TK, Asase A, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, et al. Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Mental and Neurological Disorders in Ghana. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:8590381.
20. Amoateng P, Kukuia KKE, Mensah JA, Osei-Safo D, Adjei S, Eklemet AA, et al. An extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antidepressant properties through monoaminergic mechanisms. Metab Brain Dis. 2018;33(4):1359-68.
21. Amoateng P, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Adjei S, Akure OA, Agbemelo-Tsomafo C, et al. Psychotropic Effects of an Alcoholic Extract from the Leaves of Albizia zygia (Leguminosae-Mimosoideae). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:9297808.
22. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Kretchy IA, Sarkodie JA, et al. Analgesic effects of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn in paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain in rats. BMC Research Notes. 2017;10(1):226.
23. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Kretchy IA, Sarkodie JA, et al. Analgesic effects of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn in paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain in rats. BMC Res Notes. 2017;10(1):226.
24. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Karikari TK, Nyarko AK. An ethanolic extract of Desmodium adscendens exhibits antipsychotic-like activity in mice. Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology. 2017;28(5):507-18.
25. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Bekoe EO, Karikari TK, et al. Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis. BMC complementary and alternative medicine. 2017;17(1):389.
26. Oussou J-BN, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Yapo AF, N'guessan BB, Amoateng P, Kouakou LK, et al. In-vitro scavenging activity and acute toxicity study of methanol leaves extract and fractions of Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. Ex Keay (Ochnaceae) in rats. International Journal of Phytomedicine. 2016;8(3):411-21.
27. Imbeah EP, Afrane BA, Kretchy IA, Sarkodie JA, Acheampong F, Oppon S, et al. Prevalence and Self-Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction among Women in Six Regions of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care. 2016;2015.
28. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Ahedor B, Mahmood SA, N'Guessan B B, et al. Long-term continuous administration of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in male Sprague-Dawley rats: biochemical, haematological and histopathological changes. Ghana Med J. 2016;50(3):163-71.
29. N’guessan BB, Gnangoran BN, Sarkodie JA, Dosso K, Kretchy IA, Amoateng P, et al. Alternative to Conventional Diabetic Management: The Antihyperglycaemic potential of an Ethyl Acetate Fraction Extract of Holarrhena floribunda. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2015;8(4):175-89.
30. N'Guessan BB, Dosso K, Gnangoran BN, Amoateng P, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Yapo AP. Antibacterial and antispasmodic activities of a dichloromethane fraction of an ethanol extract of stem bark of Piliostigma reticulatum. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2015;7(2):128-35.
31. Kretchy I, Sarkodie J, Afrane B, Debrah P, Amoateng P, N'guessan B, et al. Hypertension management: Perspectives of complementary and al-ternative medicine practitioners. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2015;4(1):17-23.
32. Jean-Baptiste ON, Boakye-Gyasi E, Léandre KK, Benoit NgB, Amoateng P, Francis YA, et al. Comparative effect of different extracts and fractions from Lophira lanceolata tiegh. Ex keay (ochnaceae) leaves on arterial blood pressure and heart rate in anaesthetized cats. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2015;4(11):55-68.
33. Gruca M, Yu W, Amoateng P, Nielsen MA, Poulsen TB, Balslev H. Ethnomedicinal survey and in vitro anti-plasmodial activity of the palm Borassus aethiopum Mart. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2015;175:356-69.
34. Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Ameyaw EO, Ahedor B, N'Guessan B B, et al. A hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn ameliorates hyperalgesia and allodynia in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology. 2015;26(4):383-94.
35. Sackeyfio AC, Nyarko AK, Amoateng P, editors. Development and use of quality medicines in Ghana: Digibooks Ghana Ltd; 2014.
36. Boye A, Barku V, Amoateng P, Mbroh L. Anti-nociceptive and antioxidant activities of an aqueous leaf extract of Corchorus olitorius L.(Tiliaceae). International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences. 2014;8(6):2395-406.
37. Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Awortwe C, Tagoe BNA, Antwi DA, Adjei S, Edusei DI, et al. Preliminary Investigation of the Anti-asthmatic Potential of Kalanchoe integra Leaf Extract Using a Model of Allergic Airway Inflammation. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2014;4(5):542.
38. Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Awortwe C, Nyamekye Effah S, Antwi DA, Mahmood S, Adjei S, et al. Nutraceutical with Anti-Inflammatory Activity for the Management of Airway Remodeling in Bronchial Asthma: Kalanchoe integra Var. Crenata (Andr.) Cuf Leaf Extract. Pharmacology & Pharmacy. 2014;2014.
39. Ameyaw E, Boampong J, Kukuia K, Amoateng P, Obese E, Osei-Sarpong C, et al. Effect of Xylopic Acid on Paclitaxel-induced Neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2014;2(4):6-12.
40. Adjei S, Amoateng P, Osei-Safo D, Sasu C, N’guessan BB, Addo P, et al. Sub-acute toxicity of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in rats. International Journal of Green Pharmacy. 2014;8(4):271-5.
41. Adjei S, Amoateng P, Osei-Safo D, Ahedor B, N’guessan BB, Addo P, et al. Biochemical and haematological changes following an acute toxicity study of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2014;3(1):31-7.
42. Sarkodie J, Edoh D, Sakyimah M, Appiah A, Antwi S, Nyarko A, et al. Comparative study of the hypoglycaemic property of aqueous extract of Mangifera indica leaves in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and genetic diabetic mice. South Pacific Journal of Pharma and Bio Science 2013;1:37-42.
43. Boye A, Amoateng P, Koffuor G, Barku V, Bawa E, Anto O. Antinociceptive and antioxidant activity of an aqueous root extract of Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch & Dalziel (Fam. Leguminosae[Fabaceae]) in ICR mice. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2013;3(12):36-45.
44. Williams MS, Amoateng P. Knowledge and beliefs about cervical cancer screening among men in Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana Med J. 2012;46(3):147-51.
45. Koffuor GA, Boye A, Amoateng P, Ameyaw EO, Abaitey AK. Investigating the Site of Action of an Aqueous Extract of Heliotropium indicum Linn (Boraginaceae) on Smooth Muscles. Research Journal of Pharmacology. 2012;6(12-19).
46. Koffuor GA, Boye A, Ameyaw EO, Amoateng P, Abaitey AK. Hypotensive effect of an aqueous extract of Heliotropium indicum Linn (Boraginaceae). International Research Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2012;2(5):103-9.
47. Koffuor GA, Ababio-Danso B, Gyanfosu L, Amoateng P. The efficacy of NHIS-listed anti-glaucoma drugs in the manage-ment of primary open angle glaucoma. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2012.
48. Gnangoran BN, N'guessan BB, Amoateng P, Dosso K, Yapo AP. Hypoglycaemic activity of ethanolic leaf extract and fractions of Holarrhena floribunda ( Apocynaceae ). . Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2012;1:46-54.
49. Dosso K, N'guessan BB, Amoateng P, Gnangoran BN. Anti-secretory effects of a dichloromethane fraction of the stem bark of Piliostigma reticulatum ( Cesalpiniaceae ). Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. 2012;1:13-20.
50. Boye A, Siakwa PM, Boampong JN, Koffuor GA, Ephraim RKD, Amoateng P, et al. Asymptomatic urinary tract infections in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Cape Coast, Ghana. E3 J Med Res. 2012;1(6):74-83.
51. Boye A, Koffuor GA, Boampong JN, Amoateng P, Ameyaw EO, Ansah EO, et al. Gastroprotective Effect and Safety Assessment of Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides (Lam) Waterm Root Bark Extract. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2012;7(2):73-80.
52. Amoateng P, Woode E, Kombian SB. Anticonvulsant and related neuropharmacological effects of the whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae). J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2012;4(2):140-8.
53. Woode E, Amoateng P, Abotsi WMK. Ethopharmacological analysis of the effects of the whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae) in murine models. Der Pharmacia Sinica. 2011;2 (2):54-67.
54. Koffuor GA, Woode E, Amoateng P. Hypoglycaemic Activity of Tragia tennifolia ( Euphorbiaceae) Extract in Rats. Int J Pharmacol. 2011;7(6):704-9.
55. Koffuor GA, Amoateng P, Okai CA, Fiagbe NIY. Hypoglycemic Effects Of Whole And Fractionated Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oils On Alloxan-Induced Diabetes In New Zealand White Rabbits. Journal of the Ghana Science Association. 2011;13(1):117-27.
56. Koffuor GA, Amoateng P, Andey TA. Immunomodulatory and erythropoietic effects of aqueous extract of the fruits of Solanum torvum Swartz (Solanaceae). Pharmacognosy Res. 2011;3(2):130-4.
57. Koffuor G, Amoateng P. Antioxidant and anticoagulant properties of Phyllanthus fraternus GL Webster (Family: Euphorbiaceae). Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2011;6(7):624-36.
58. Amoateng P, Assumeng Koffuor G, Sarpong K, Oteng Agyapong K. Free Radical Scavenging and Anti-lipid Peroxidative Effects of a Hydro-ethanolic Extract of the Whole Plant of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae). Free Radicals and Antioxidants. 2011;1(3):70-8.
59. Amoateng P, Kumah D, Koffuor G. Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Properties of an Aqueous ripe Fruit Extract of Borassus aethiopum (M.) FWTA. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Research. 2010;26(1):8-14.
60. Woode E, Amoateng P, Ansah C, Duwiejua M. Anti-Nociceptive Effects of an Ethanolic Extract of the Whole Plant of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn in Mice: Involvement of Adenosinergic Mechanisms. Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2009;4:17-29.
LETTER TO EDITOR (1)
61. Karikari TK, Amoateng P: Kenya and Ghana set up national research funding schemes. Nature 2018, 557(7704):166.
BOOK PUBLICATIONS (3)
62. Sackeyfio AC, Nyarko AK, Amoateng P (2022). Chapter 10: University of Ghana School of Pharmacy. In: A History of the College of Health Sciences (Editors: Tagoe, CNB, Naaeder S.M, Accra, University of Ghana College of Health Sciences.
63. Sackeyfio AC, Nyarko AK, Amoateng P (Editors) (2014). Development and use of quality medicines in Ghana. Digibooks Ghana Ltd.
64. Amoateng, P (2011) Neuropharmacological effects of Synedrella nodiflora: Anticonvulsant and related effects of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing pages 204, ISBN-10: 384659007X | ISBN-13: 978-3846590072 | Publication Date: November 15, 2011
CONFERENCES
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. 70th International Congress and Annual Meetings of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA). Venue: Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: August 28-31, 2022. Role: Invited Speaker to the Botanical Safety Consortium's workshop, participant in the African Research Pre-Congress Symposium.
2. 4th Biennial Scientific Conference, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana. Venue: La Palm Beach Hotel, Accra. Date: September 28-30, 2022. Role: Participant
3. Zebrafish Husbandry Association (ZHA) European Meeting. Venue: London. Date: October 10-11, 2022. Role: Invited Speaker. Title of Presentation: “Update on developments and zebrafish facility operations in Ghana, Africa”.
4. Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Accra, Ghana, Date; 10-14th June, 2017 Role: IBRO Alumni Symposium Speaker
5. WANNPRES/CPMR Conference. Date: 18th September 2019. Venue: British Council, Accra. Oral Presentation: “An extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antidepressant properties through monoaminergic mechanisms”. Prize: Best oral Presentation Award.
6. Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES), 7th Biennial Conference, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Date: 31st July-3rd August, 2018. Role: Coordinator of Ghana Chapter & Oral Presentation of research titled: “An extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antidepressant properties through monoaminergic mechanisms”.
7. Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Entebbe, Uganda, Date; 10-14th June, 2017 Role: IBRO Alumni Symposium Speaker. Presentation title: “Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis.”
8. West Africa Society of Pharmacology, Annual Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. Date: 27-29th July, 2016. Oral Presentation: “Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis.”
9. Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES), 7th Biennial Conference, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Date: 9-12 August, 2016. Role: Representation of Ghana Chapter & Oral Presentation of research titled: “Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis.”
10. 2nd Kuwait International Pharmaceutical Conference, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Date: March 1-3, 2009.
11. Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientist (WANNPRES) Conference, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Date: August, 2008.
Title of Presentation: “Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Properties of an Aqueous ripe Fruit Extract of Borassus aethiopum (M.) FWTA”
12. WANNPRES Conference, Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina, Ghana. August, 2006. Role: Oral presentation of research. Title of Presentation: “Immunomodulatory and erythropoietic effects of aqueous extract of the fruits of Solanum torvum Swartz (Solanaceae)”.
LOCAL CONFERENCES
1. Ghana Biomedical Convention, Annual Conference & 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Venue: Conference hall, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho. Date: 1-5th August, 2018. Role: Oral Presentation: “An extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antidepressant properties through monoaminergic mechanisms”.
2. Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana Annual Conference, Venue: Ho Technical University, Ho. Date: 1-5th August, 2018. Role: Oral Presentation: “An extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antidepressant properties through monoaminergic mechanisms”.
3. Ghana Neuroscience Symposium 2017, Venue: Conference Room, Conference hall, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon. Date: 19-20th October, 2017. Role: Chairman, Organising Committee. Title of presentation: “Anticonvulsant activities of an extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of experimental epilepsy”.
4. Ghana Biomedical Convention, Annual Conference & 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Venue: Conference hall, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra. Date: 1-5th August, 2017. Role: Oral Presentation: “Anticonvulsant activities of an extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of experimental epilepsy”.
5. Ghana Neuroscience Symposium 2016, Venue: Conference Room, New Biochemistry Building, University of Ghana, Legon. Date: 5-6th May, 2016. Role: Chairman, Organising Committee.
6. Ghana Biomedical Convention, Annual Conference, Venue: University of Health & Allied Sciences, Ho. Date: 1-5th August, 2016. Role: Oral Presentation: “Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis.”
7. Mental Health Foundation of Ghana, Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2016. Venue: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. Role: Invited Speaker, title of presentation: “Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis.”
8. Ghana Biomedical Convention, Annual Conference, Venue: ISSER Conference Hall, Date: 28-31st July, 2015. Role: Local Organising Committee Member
9. College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, 6th Annual Scientific Conference, Venue: Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, Accra, Date: September 26-28th, 2012. Role: Invited Speaker, title of presentation: “Anticonvulsant activities of an extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of experimental epilepsy”.
10. Ghana Biomedical Convention, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. Date: August 27-29, 2011. Oral presentation (Ethopharmacological analysis of the whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae) in murine models of anxiety) and poster presentation (Anti-nociceptive effects of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn in mice: involvement of adenosinergic mechanisms”).
11. Ghana Biomedical Convention, Legon, Accra, Ghana. Date: August, 2010; Oral presentation of research: “Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Properties of an Aqueous ripe Fruit Extract of Borassus aethiopum (M.) FWTA”.
12. College of Health Sciences, KNUST Scientific Conference, Kumasi. Date: September, 2009. Role: Oral presentation of research: “Anticonvulsant activities of an extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of experimental epilepsy”.
Committee Membership
DATE POSITION BOARD/COMMITTEE
2023- Present Member Business and Executive Committee (BEC), University of Ghana
2022- Present Member School of Graduate Studies Board, University of Ghana
2020-Present Member Chaplaincy Board, University of Ghana
2020- Present Member Academic Board, University of Ghana
2020- Present Member College of Health Sciences Academic Board, University of Ghana
2020- Present Member College Appointments and Promotions Committee, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
2020- Present Member School Management Committee, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana
2020-2021 Chairman Local Organising Committee, SONA/GNS Conference 2021
2018- Present Member UG Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (UG-IACUC), ORID, UG
2018 Member Implementation Committee for Elective Courses for School of Pharmacy, UG
2017-2018 Member University of Ghana Academic Board
2017 Chairman Special PharmD Top-up Programme, School of Pharmacy, UG
2017 Member Curriculum Development Committee for Elective Courses for School of Pharmacy
2017- 2020 Member College of Health Sciences Newsletter Committee
2016-2017 Member College of Health Sciences Academic Board, UG
2016-2017 Chairman Organising Committee, Ghana Neuroscience Symposium
2015 Member Local Organising Committee, Convention of Biomedical Research, Ghana
2012-2015 Member School of Pharmacy Strategic Planning & Monitoring Committee, UG
2012-2015 Member School of Allied Health Sciences Board, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
2012-2015 Member School of Pharmacy Board, University of Ghana
2011-2013 School Group Leader School of Pharmacy, UG-Brown Partnership to address HIV/AIDS, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
Professional Membership
DATE POSITION ORGANISATION
2022-Present Board Member The Book in School Project
2019-2021 President Society for Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)
2016- Present Governing Board Member, Society for Neuroscientists of Africa
2019-Present Governing Council Member International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO)
2018-Present Executive Secretary (President), Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES)
2017- Present President, Ghana Neuroscience Society
2017- Present Member International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN)
2016-2018 Country Coordinator Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES)
2016- Present Governing Board Member, Society for Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)
2015- Present Treasurer Convention of Biomedical Research, Ghana (formerly Ghana Biomedical Convention)
2015-2016 UG Representative, Academic, Research and Social Pharmacists Association (ARSPA), Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
2010-Present Young Investigator ANDI Center of Excellence of Applied Biomedical Research and Postgraduate training, KCCR-KNUST
2009-Present Member & School Alumnus (2010 & 2017) International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO)
2009- Present Member International League against Epilepsy (ILAE)-Ghana Chapter
2007-Present Member Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
2008 Acting Country Coordinator Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES)
2006-Present Member Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientists (WANNPRES)
2001-2005 Member & Assistant General Secretary /PRO (2003-2004), Ghana Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (GPSA)