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Prof. Alex  Boye
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Prof. Alex Boye

Associate Professor - ( Senior Member ) Department of Medical Laboratory Science
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Field(s) of Specialization
Anti-cancer and anti-diabetes mellitus pharmacotherapy
Development of animal models for efficacy assessments of cancer and diabetes mellitus pharmacotherapy
Efficacy assessment of plant-derived wound healing agents for non-healing chronic wounds
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Natural Product Chemistry
Natural Product Pharmacology
Natural Product-Based Drug Discovery
Toxicology
About

I am an Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana. Since my appointment in 2011 as an Assistant Lecturer through to my current designation which spans over 12 years, I have served UCC and the scientific community to the best of my ability through the apprenticeship of teaching, research and community service. 

     I have taught courses in Pharmacology & Toxicology, namely Pharmacology I, Pharmacology II, Drug Metabolism and Toxicology in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science since my appointment. Aside my primary Department, I have been engaged by other Departments to assist in the teaching of Pharmacology and Pharmacology-related courses (Please, refer to my CV). I should say that, through teaching, I have been able to introduce students to concepts and principles of Pharmacology that underpin core disciplines in applied biomedical sciences.  I did not only succeed in introducing students to core concepts in pharmacology that are relevant to their training as Allied Health Professionals but also I have inspired and mentored some of these students, who have started careers in either Pharmacology or Pharmacology-related fields. For example, I have supervised over 100 undergraduate students, three postgraduate students (Two Mphils. and one PhD) of which two (a PhD and an Mphil) are ongoing. To improve ease of teaching Pharmacology at the undergraduate level, I have contributed by publishing a general Pharmacology Practical Manual (ISBN: 978-9988-2-6437-6) for use by undergraduate students undertaking Introductory Pharmacology. To comply with the Legal Deposit obligation, two copies of the Pharmacology Manual have since been deposited at the George Padmore Research Library as required by the Ghana Library Authority in full compliance with the Book and Newspaper Registration Act of 1961 (Act 73). Also, a copy of the Pharmacology Manual has been deposited at Sam Jonah Library, UCC. In the 2017/2018 academic year, I was tasked by the HoDs of Biomedical and Forensic Sciences to develop a tailored Practical Pharmacology Manual for students in those two Departments to help students firm up their understanding of pharmacology and I willingly availed myself to help those two departments. Development of tailored postgraduate programmes to produce the needed manpower to drive both institutional and national developmental agenda has always been the focus of every academic institution including UCC. To this end, I made my experience and service available in the development of an MSc/MPhil/PhD Medical Laboratory Diagnostics program at my department, specifically, I wrote the content and course descriptions for Pharmacology and Toxicology-related courses. It is interesting to note that this postgraduate program is under consideration at the Academic Board.

     Research is the engine that drives institutional development, visibility, and international collaboration. Since joining UCC, I have devoted most of my time in conducting basic scientific research in the area of natural products pharmacology. My research efforts have focused on plant-derived natural products, testing of their claimed pharmacological effects using disease models, elucidation of their mechanism of action, assessment of their safety and their potential as templates for drug development. For example, my research group has been assessing the effects of medicinal plants with demonstrable bioactivity (anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-infective effects) in the treatment of systemic diseases such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and diabetes mellitus. I should say that findings from my research has earned a research collaboration with the Center for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR), Mampong-Akuapem, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Currently, a project is ongoing to assess anti-cancer properties of phyto-compounds derived from Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides and citrus fruit peels experimental models of HCC, uterine and prostate cancers. Also, I should say that within my niched scientific community, I have been involved in the dissemination of research findings through the journal system. For example, I have received many unsolicited invitations from internationally recognized journals to serve editorial roles probably such invitations are in recognition of my research efforts in my niched research community. For example, I serve on the editorial board of Pharmacognosy Magazine, Frontiers in Pharmacology and that of other journals in the natural product niche. Also, I review for many journals most of which are indexed/curated in the Web of Science Core Collections. In two consecutive years (2018 and 2019), my review efforts were acknowledged with Top Reviewer Awards (Pharmacology & Toxicology) by Publons during the Publons Global Reviewer Awards powered by Web of Science group (Clarivate Analytics). In all these engagements in my niched scientific community, I should say that I have creditably represented my niched scientific community as well as the University of Cape Coast. Locally, my research efforts have been recognized on two occasions by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), UCC. First, in 2018, I was adjudged the Best College Level Researcher for College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS). Similarly, in 2021, I was adjudged the Best Evolving Researcher in the University of Cape Coast. Overall my teaching and research experiences which span a period of over 13 years have produced more than 70 peer reviewed research publications, an ebook, a book chapter, and two editorials. Although my area of research is a conserved area, nonetheless my research is making impact as evidenced by a Google Citation index < 980, H-index of 19, i10-index of 33, and Scopus H-index of 13 and Scopus citation of 431.

     I have engaged in a number of activities outside my core mandate of teaching and research. For example, I represented the University of Cape Coast during the project defense for students at the school of anesthesia, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Also, I represented the then provost (Prof. Johnson Nyarkoh Boampong, now Vice Chancellor, UCC) of CoHAS at the 141st Speech and Prize Given Day of Mfamsipim School in 2017. I have served as a moderator for UCC Affiliation Office, in many affiliate institutions including Baldwyn University College, Osu, Accra, College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo, just to mention but a sample. I serve on some boards and committees at departmental, school and college levels. Whiles serving as a Coordinator of the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, with the support of faculty I was able to make small but visible gains in making the department improve enrollment despite the general decline in enrollment even at the institutional level. For example, enrollment was marginally improved though more needs to be done. Also, together with my able faculty and supporting staff, I was able to obtain programme accreditation from Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the Department of Sport and Exercise Science. 

     Put together, over a period of 13 years, I have through teaching, research and community service contributed towards development and advancement of biomedical research and the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. 


I use a blend of teaching philosophies that put the student at the center of the whole learning phenomena. This approach takes advantage of the prevailing learning environment, the student and the facilitator. Specifically this hybrid teaching approach reflects:

1. Co-construction of ideas, concepts and principles

2. Content enrichment

3. Task assignment


Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology

    Anhui Medical University 2016
  • Master of Philosophy in Pharmacology

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2010
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

    University of Cape Coast 2005
  • Orally presented two papers

    November, 2023

    Center's 2nd Oku Ampofo Memorial Conference AH Hotel and Conference, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.

  • Oral Presenter

    July, 2023

    WACBIP Research Conference University of Ghana.

  • Orally presented two papers

    November, 2022

    First Oku Ampofo Memorial Conference Accra/AH Hotel &amp; Conference.

  • Presented two posters and one oral presentation (Oral presentation by my TA)

    August, 2022

    First College of Health and Allied Sciences, UCC And 13th Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana (COBREG) Joint Scientific Conference University of Cape Coast/New Examination Center (NEC).

  • Poster Presentation

    March, 2020

    The International Conference On [Re-]emerging Infectious Diseases Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

  • Oral Presentation

    June, 2018

    Workshops @ Natural Compounds 2018 Paris, France.

  • Oral Presentation

    July, 2016

    West African Society For Pharmacology (WASP) KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana..

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  • Confronting The Diabetes Problem: The Role of Natural Product Scientists

    CPMR Conference Room.

    1. 2021

      Best Evolving Researcher Award

      Directorate of Research, Innovation And Consultancy (DRIC), University of Cape Coast

    2. 2020

      Award for Inter-Departmental Research Support Grant

      DRIC, University of Cape Coast

    3. 2019

      Top Reviewers in Pharmacology and Toxicology

      Publons/Web of Science/g-5314-2018

    4. 2018

      Best College-Level Researcher Award (BCLRA): College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS)

      DRIC, UCC

    5. 2018

      Top Reviewers in Pharmacology and Toxicology

      Publons/ Web of Science/G-5314-2018

    6. 2015

      Overall best postgraduate poster presenter

      Anhui Medical University, China

    1. 2023

      Guest Editor

      Frontiers in Pharmacology

    2. 2022

      Guest Editor

      Frontiers in Pharmacology

    3. 2022

      Editor-In-Chief

      Integrated Health Research Journal (IHRJ)

    4. 2021

      Assistant Editor

      Pharmacognosy Magazine

    5. 2020

      Coordinator

      Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Cape Coast

    6. 2018

      Editorial member

      Journal of Drug Design and Medicinal Chemistry

    7. 2017

      Editorial Board Member

      Journal of Pharmacology Research

    8. 2016

      Editorial Member

      EC Pharmacology & Toxicology

    9. 2011

      Member

      Ghana Science Association (GSA)

    10. 2011

      Member

      University Teacher's Association of Ghana (UTAG)

    1. Principal Investigator

      January 2022 - Present

      Efficacy assessment of tangerine peel extract on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wistar albino rats

    2. Lead

      January 2018 - December 2020

      Formulation and characterization of calorific profile of diabetic diets made from indigenous herbal extracts and carbohydrate sources

    3. Lead

      January 2017 - Present

      Evaluation of hypoglycaemic effects of Abrus precatorius, Carica papaya, and Mangifera indica in rodent models of diabetes mellitus

    4. Principal Investigator

      April 2022 - Present

      Evaluation of Anti-hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) effect of Citrus Fruit Peels

    5. Principal Investigator

      April 2021 - Present

      Exploration of anti-cancer properties of Citrus Fruit Peels using estrogen/progesterone-induced uterine myomas in Wistar albino rats

    6. Lead

      April 2019 - April 2022

      Phytochemical and anti-microbial activity profiling of indigenous chewing sticks from the three northern regions

    1. 2024-2025

      Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

      Cefas/UKAID

    2. 2024

      Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

      Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

    3. 2023-2024

      Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

      Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

    4. 2023-2024

      Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

      Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

    5. 2023

      Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

      IDA-V3100

    6. 2023

      Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

      World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

    7. 2022-2023

      Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

      African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

    8. 2022-2023

      Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

      African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

    9. 2022-2023

      Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

      African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

    10. 2022

      Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

      Calgary Zoo Foundation

    11. 2021

      Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

      University of Liverpool

    12. 2021

      Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

      Valued at US$32,365.00

    13. 2021

      Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

      Conservation International

    14. 2021

      Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

      World Bank

    15. 2020-2021

      Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

      World Bank

    16. 2020-2021

      Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

      Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

    17. 2020

      Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

      Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

    18. 2019-2020

      Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

      World Bank

    19. 2017

      Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

      Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

    20. 2013

      Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

      AERC Ltd.

    21. 2012

      Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

      UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

    22. 2011

      Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

      Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

    23. 2010

      Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

      USAID through Friends of the Nation

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