ad3   Dr. Ofosua Adi-Dako

   Senior Lecturer

   oadi-dako@ug.edu.gh

   

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Research Interests

My research interests focus on Pharmaceutical formulation design and development, Drug delivery systems, Pharmaceutical Technology, Nanotechnology, Nutraceuticals, and Natural Product Research.

Current Research

  • Pharmaceutical Formulation Design and Development
  • Phytopharmaceuticals, Natural Product research and Nutraceuticals
  • Formulation Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacological evaluation

Selected Publications

  1. Adams, I., Adi-Dako, O., Appiah-Opong, R., Ofori-Attah, E., Aning, A., Ofori, E.K., Nyankson, E. and Amponsah, S.K., 2025. In Vitro Anticancer Activities of Curcumin‐Loaded Copper Oxide–Halloysite Nanotubes Composite. Journal of Nanotechnology, 2025(1), p.7535486.
  2. Pewee, J.T., Ofori, E.K., Adutwum-Ofosu, K.K., Adongo, D.W., Amoateng, P., Adi-Dako, O. and Kukuia, K.K.E., 2025. Optimised formulation of Mallotus oppositifolius extract reverses cognitive decline and beta-amyloid deposition in a murine Alzheimer’s disease-like dementia model. Health Sciences Investigations Journal, 7(1).
  3. Adi-Dako, O., Owusu, F. W. A., Attah, I. Y., Kumadoh, D., Acquah Jnr, P. G., Nelson, I., ... & Archer, M. A. (2023). Development of Modified‐Release Diclofenac Sodium Capsules Using Blends of Pectin‐Clay Multiparticulate Hybrid Systems as Release Retardants. Journal of Chemistry, 2023(1), 8384739.
  4. Adi-Dako, O., Kumadoh, D., Egbi, G., Okyem, S., Addo, P. Y., Nyarko, A., ... & Adase, E. (2021). Strategies for formulation of effervescent granules of an herbal product for the management of typhoid fever. Heliyon, 7(10), e08147-e08147
  5. Amponsah, S. K., Yeboah, S., Kukuia, K. K. E., N’guessan, B. B., & Adi-Dako, O. (2021). A Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of a Pectin‐Based Oral Multiparticulate Matrix Carrier of Carbamazepine. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021(1), 5527452.
  6. Kumadoh, D., Kyene, M.O., Archer, M.A., Yeboah, G.N., Adase, E., Sakyiamah, M.M., Oteng-Mintah, S., Adi-Dako, O., Osei-Asare, C. and Oppong, E.E., 2024. Evaluation of a tea bag formulation of Tapinanthus bangwensis (Engl. and K. Krause) Danser leaves, meant for the management of diabetes. Scientific African, 23, e02025.
  7. Adi-Dako, O., Archer, M. A., Kumadoh, D., Ofori-Atta, N. Y. A., Owusu, O. C., N’guessan, B. B., ... & Sarkodie, J. A. (2023). Batch-to-batch consistency in the quality attributes of a phyto-pharmaceutical MA001 used to treat typhoid in Ghana. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 9(1), 1-17.
  8. Imbeah, E. P., Adi-Dako, O., N’guessan, B. B., Kukuia, K. K. E., Dankyi, B. O., Adams, I., ... & Amponsah, S. K. (2023). Pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic evaluation of a newly formulated multiparticulate matrix of levodopa and carbidopa. ADMET and DMPK, 11(1), 97-115.
  9. N’guessan, B.B., Twumasi-Ankrah, J.S., Amponsah, S.K., Adams, I., Poakwah, A.K.K., Brown, C., Adinortey, M.B., Sarkodie, J.A., Adi-Dako, O., Asiedu-Gyekye, I.J. and Appiah-Opong, R., 2022. Effect of Metaswitch® dietary supplement on anthropometric parameters, serum lipids, glucose level, oxidative stress and in vivo antioxidant properties in high fat diet-induced overweight Sprague Dawley rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 149, p.112892.
  10. Osei-Asare, C., Oppong, E. E., Apenteng, J. A., Adi-Dako, O., Kumadoh, D., Akosua, A. A., & Ohemeng, K. A. (2020). Managing Vibrio cholerae with a local beverage: preparation of an affordable ethanol-based hand sanitizer. Heliyon, 6(1).
  11. Kumadoh, D., Kwakye, K. O., Kuntworbe, N., Adi-Dako, O., & Appenahier, J. A. (2020). Determination of shelf life of four herbal medicinal products using high-performance liquid chromatography analyses of markers and the Systat Sigmaplot software. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 10(6), 072-080.
  12. Oppong, E. E., Kuntworbe, N., Osei, Y. A., Ofori-Kwakye, K., Adi-Dako, O., & Obese, E. (2021). Physicochemical characterisation of Piptadeniastrum africana (Hook. F.) gum, a potential pharmaceutical excipient. Scientific African, 13, e00925.
  13. Owusu, F. W., Asare, C. O., Enstie, P., Adi-Dako, O., Yeboah, G. N., Kumadoh, D., ... & Karen, M. (2021). Formulation and in vitro evaluation of oral capsules and suspension from the ethanolic extract of cola nitida seeds for the treatment of diarrhea. BioMed Research International, 2021, 1-7.
  14. Kukuia, K.K.E., Takyi, F.Y., Dugbartey, G.J., Amoateng, P., Kudzi, W., Amponsah, S.K., Koomson, A.E., Appiah, F., Adi-Dako, O., Ameyaw, E.O. and Adutwum-Ofosu, K.K., 2023. 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, 2, 2.
  15. Kukuia, K.K., Appiah, F., Dugbartey, G.J., Takyi, Y.F., Amoateng, P., Amponsah, S.K., Adi-Dako, O., Koomson, A.E., Ayertey, F. and Adutwum-Ofosu, K.K., 2022. Extract of Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg. increased prefrontal cortex dendritic spine density and serotonin and attenuated para-chlorophenylalanine-aggravated aggressive and depressive behaviors in mice. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 962549.
  16. Archer, M. A., Kumadoh, D., Gaizer, S. N. B., Mensah, A., Jato, J., Kyene, M. O., ... & Adi-Dako, O. (2022). Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Antiaris: A Convenient Substitute for Peripheral Neuropathy. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022.
  17. Owusu, F. W. A., Boakye-Gyasi, M. E., Entsie, P., Osei-Asare, C., Adi-Dako, O., Bosuthe, G. B., ... & Bayor, M. T. (2021). Formulation and Pharmaceutical Assessment of Annona muricata Oral Capsules and Suspension as Antidiarrhea Dosage Forms. Journal of Chemistry, 2021, 1-6.
  18. Adi-Dako, O., Kumadoh, D., Fredua-Agyeman, M., Archer, M. A., Bentil, F., & Okaijah, M. (2021). Nutrient Supplements in the Treatment of Mental Disorders in the Aging Population. In Nutraceuticals for Aging and Anti-Aging (pp. 649-680). CRC Press, Tayor and Francis
  19. Adi-Dako, O., Kumadoh, D., Pathak, Y. V., & Gyamerah, N. K. (2022). Overview of Development of Gene Therapy. In Gene Delivery Systems (pp. 1-20). CRC Press, Taylor and Francis
  20. Adi-Dako, O., N'guessan, B. B., Adusei-Sarkodie, J., Mills, N. H., & Kumadoh, D. (2024). Toxicological Aspects of Tumour Microenvironment-Responsive Nanoplatforms. In Site-specific Cancer Nanotheranostics (pp. 339-351). CRC Press, Taylor and Francis
  21. Adi‐Dako, O., Kwapong, A. A., & Adukpo, S. (2024). Zika Virus Disease: An Emerging Global Threat. Rising Contagious Diseases: Basics, Management, and Treatments, 66-71.
  22. Kumadoh, D., Archer, M. A., Yeboah, G. N., Kyene, M. O., Boakye-Yiadom, M., Adi-Dako, O., ... & Mintah, S. O. (2021). A review on anti-peptic ulcer activities of medicinal plants used in the formulation of Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK 500 capsules. Heliyon, 7(12), e08465-e08465
  23. Kumadoh, D., Amekyeh, H., Archer, M.A., Kyene, M.O., Yeboah, G.N., Brew-Daniels, H., Adi-Dako, O., Osei-Asare, C., Adase, E. and Appiah, A.A., 2024. Determination of consistency in pH of some commercial herbal formulations in Ghana. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 45, p.100876.