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Prof. Samuel  Acquah
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Prof. Samuel Acquah

Associate Professor - ( Senior Member ) Department of Medical Biochemistry
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Field(s) of Specialization
Biochemical consequences of interaction between infectious and non-communicable diseases in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Biochemistry of Diabetes
Biochemistry of diabetes-malaria interaction
Biochemistry of diabetogenic potential of COVID-19
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Biochemistry
Biochemistry of diabetes-malaria interaction
Biochemistry of diabetogenic potential of malaria in the post-COVID-19 era
Biotechnology
Molecular Medicine
About

Samuel Acquah assumed duty as Lecturer in January, 2008 at the Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast. He obtained his B.Sc. Biochemistry degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, in 2002. He subsequently graduated from Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium with M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition in 2004 and a second M.Sc. degree in Molecular Biotechnology (Medical Option) in 2005 from the same University. In April, 2014, he obtained his doctorate degree in Zoology (parasitology) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, on the topic "Effects of Falciparum malaria on levels of selected biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetics and non-diabetic controls". 

Samuel Acquah was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in April, 2012 and Associate Professor in August,  2017. With more than 17 years  experience of teaching and research at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Samuel Acquah has taught several courses and modules and supervised a number of undergraduate and postgraduate project works. He has examined a number of theses as an External Examiner and Internal Examiner at the postgraduate level. Above all, he has served in several administrative positions including   Registration Officer, Head of Department and Vice-Dean. He has served and continues to serve on a number of Committees and Boards in the University. Prof. Samuel Acquah is the immediat  past HoD of Department of Medical Biochemistry,  School of Medical Sciences,  College of Health and Allied Sciences,  University of Cape Coast. His current research focuses on the diabetogenic potential of infection  in general with a focus on malaria and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the view to gaining an in-depth understanding of the contribution of Falciparum malaria to the upsurge of type 2 diabetes mellitus in malaria-endemic regions of the globe in the context of post-COVID-19 pandemic. He is also interested in understanding the diabetogenic role of COVID-19 with or without malaria. Specifically,  he focuses on how these infections contribute to the development of insulin resistance, which is a cardinal risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. He also has an interest in the long-term consequence of infectious diseases in general on the health and well-being of the affected and how the interaction between infectious and chronic non-infectious diseases impacts the development of chronic diseases. He is a reviewer to several journals in the area of diabetes research, malaria and infectious diseases and metabolic scienc . He has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals to his credit. 

Problem-based Learning,  interactive teaching, discussion and tutorials 

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (Parasitology)

    University of Cape Coast 2014
  • Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition

    University of Ghent 2005
  • Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology

    University of Ghent 2005
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2002
  • 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.

  1. 2010

    UCC Grant for Senior Members on PhD

    UCC, Cape Coast, Ghana

  2. 2003

    VLIR Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries

    Ghent University, Ghent Belgium

  3. 1999

    Ghana Government Support for Physically Challenged Students in Tertiary Educational Institutions

    Government of Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Accra, Ghana

  4. 1999

    Wassa West District Financial Support for Brilliant but Needy Students

    Wassa West District, Tarkwa

  5. 1993

    Wassa West District Scholarship for Brilliant but Needy Students

    Wassa West District, Tarkwa

  1. 2003

    VLIR Fellowship

    University of Ghent, Belgium

  1. 2023

    Member

    Biochemical Society

  2. 2011

    Member

    Society for Neuroscience

  3. 2008

    Member

    University Teachers Association of Ghana

  4. 2008

    Member

    Ghana Science Association

  1. Principal Investigator

    January 2020 - Present

    Diabetogenic potential of COVID-19 with or without malaria

  2. Principal Investigator

    January 2017 - Present

    The Concept of obesity paradox in the Cape Coast metropolis

  3. Principal Investigator

    January 2017 - Present

    Role of malaria in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus

  4. Co-Investigator

    January 2016 - December 2017

    Investigation of factors that predispose inhabitants of the Cape Coast metropolis to type 2 diabetes mellitus

  5. Principal Investigator

    January 2015 - December 2017

    Insulin resistance in rat malaria

  6. Principal Investigator

    January 2010 - December 2017

    Cardiovascular risks of malaria in diabetics and non-diabetic controls in the Cape Coast metropolis of Ghana

  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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