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Samuel Badu Nyarko obtained his first degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana in 2010. He also obtained his Masters degree in the same area in 2018. Samuel obtained his PhD in 2025.

In September, 2011, he was appointed Laboratory Technologist at School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana. He has supervised several practical sessions and assisted in several individual and school researches at the school of Medical Sciences, UCC. He has done many research work in different areas of science.

My recent research work focus on study of Viral suppression and the immmunomodulations that contribute to these processes within the host and the host genomics and their influence on therapeutics and disease susceptibility in African populations. Also, I have interests in host parasite interactions and their immune responses. My research interests are basically in Genomics and disease pathologies as well as disease mechanisms. I also study biological diversity using bioinformatics tools and phylogenetic analysis for species relatedness. I study malaria parasite diversity using genetic and antigenic properties of the various Plasmodia species. Areas of interests spans from Infectious Diseases, Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Molecular Virology, Molecular Biology/Medicine, Parasitology, Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Discovery and Toxicology, Disease mechanisms, Medical Biochemistry and Cancer Biology.

Focus & expertise

Recent activity

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Project Jul 2019

Deletions of P. falciparum histidine rich protein 2 and 3 genes (Pfhrp2 & 3) in asymptomatic P. falciparum carriers living in southern Ghana

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Award Jan 2019

Travel Award ($1000.00)

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Project Dec 2018

Trial for the Reduction of Infant Undernutrition through Modified Feeding (TRIUMF)

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Award Jan 2016

Postdoctoral Training Fellowship for Masters Students ($3000.00)

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Fellowship Jan 2016

Postgraduate Research Training Fellowship

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Master of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Cape Coast

2018

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Cape Coast

2010

Teaching & projects

Projects

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Deletions of P. falciparum histidine rich protein 2 and 3 genes (Pfhrp2 & 3) in asymptomatic P. falciparum carriers living in southern Ghana

Research Student

January 2016 - December 2018

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Trial for the Reduction of Infant Undernutrition through Modified Feeding (TRIUMF)

Blood Sampling and Haematology Analysis

January 2012 - December 2014

Publications 23 works

ORCID 0000-0003-1104-7544 →

2026

Exploring the protective effects of thalassemia against malaria in Africa: a systematic review

Augustine Boakye Donkor, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Kwame Kumi Asare, Cecil Kwame Mfum Asa-Atiemo et al.

Systematic Reviews · Review · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Host–Pathogen Crosstalk in Cancer: A review of Multi-Omics and Computational Insights into Tumor Microenvironment

Philip Boakye Bonsu, Kwadwo Fosu, Samuel Badu Nyarko

Preprints.org · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Microbiome Signatures as Predictive Biomarkers in Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Path Toward Precision Medicine

Philip Boakye Bonsu, Kwadwo Fosu, Samuel Badu Nyarko

Preprints.org · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex

Microbiome Signatures as Predictive Biomarkers in Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Path Toward Precision Medicine

Philip Boakye Bonsu, Kwadwo Fosu, Samuel Badu Nyarko

Advanced Gut & Microbiome Research · Article · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Mitigating the Stage-Cliff: Continuous Spatial Validation of the Ghartey Scalar Model in the METABRIC Cohort

Frank Naku Ghartey, Akwasi Anyanful, Stephen E. Moore, Martins Ekor et al.

Preprints.org · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Seasonal Burden of Malaria Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Cape Coast, Ghana (2019 to 2021): A Retrospective Surveillance Report

Philip Boakye Bonsu, Ebenezer Aniakwaa-Bonsu, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Angela Animwaah Osei et al.

medRxiv · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

The Reparative Mechanisms Underlying Preclinical Neural Stem/Progenitor Cell Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review

Joel Karikari Nyarkoh, Ernest Amponsah Asiamah, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Joseph Boachie et al.

Neurology Research International · Review · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2025

Drug-drug interaction between dolutegravir and artemether-lumefantrine in HIV and malaria mono- and co-infections: a pharmacogenetic analysis from Ghana

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Tracy Kellermann, Joel Adu Twum, John Anyimadu et al.

AIDS Research and Therapy · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Cohort profile: the pharmacogenomics and pharmacokinetics study in Ghanaian HIV patients (GenoPharm-GH)

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Oksana Ryabinina, Joel Adu Twum, John Anyimadu et al.

BMC Genomic Data · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Viral kinetics among persons living with HIV (PLWH) on Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral Regimen: A retrospective and prospective analysis from selected HIV clinics in Ghana

Samuel Badu Nyarko, Joel Adu Twum, Aikins Sarpong Obeng, Helena Dede Djangba et al.

PLoS ONE · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2024

Therapeutic efficacy of generic artemether–lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ghana: assessing anti-malarial efficacy amidst pharmacogenetic variations

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Tracy Kellermann, Robert Peter Biney, Charné Dixon et al.

Malaria Journal · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Host cytokine genetic polymorphisms in a selected population of persons living with hepatitis B virus infection in the central region of Ghana

Faustina Adu, Ebenezer Aniakwaa-Bonsu, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Aikins Sarpong Obeng et al.

BMC Gastroenterology · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

A consideration of CYP2D6 genetic variations in the Ghanaian population as a potential ‘culprit’ for the tramadol ‘abuse crisis’

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Susanna Aba Abraham, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Robert Peter Biney

BMC Medical Genomics · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

2023

Apolipoprotein E genetic variation, atherogenic index and cardiovascular disease risk assessment in an African population: An analysis of HIV and malaria patients in Ghana

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Akwasi Anyanful, Richmond Owusu Ateko, Dee Blackhurst et al.

PLoS ONE · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

An exploratory pharmacogenetic screening of SLC22A6, SLC22A8, ABCC4 and ABCC10 genes in a cohort of Ghanaian HBV patients

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Faustina Adu, Cyril Gavor-Kwashi, Samuel Badu Nyarko et al.

Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics · Article · Source: OpenAlex

2022

Targeting the Plasmodium falciparum’s Thymidylate Monophosphate Kinase for the Identification of Novel Antimalarial Natural Compounds

Kweku S. Enninful, Samuel K. Kwofie, Mark Tetteh-Tsifoanya, Amanda N. L. Lamptey et al.

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Treating Hepatitis B Virus in Times of COVID-19: The Case for Clinical Pharmacogenomics Research in Tenofovir-Induced Kidney Toxicity

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Faustina Adu, Cyril Gavor-Kwashi, Samuel Badu Nyarko et al.

OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology · Editorial · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

2021

Preclinical Immuno-recognition and Neutralization of Lethality Assessment of a New Polyvalent Antivenom, VINS Snake Venom Antiserum – African IHS®, against Envenomation of Ten African Viperid and Elapid Snakes

Georgina Isabella Djameh, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Mark Tetteh-Tsifoanya, Frances M. Marfo et al.

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

2020

Effects of three herb-based alcoholic beverages manufactured in Ghana on sperm characteristics and reproductive hormones in rats

Robert Peter Biney, Phyllis Elsie Owusu Agyei, Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, John Kofi Afortude et al.

Scientific African · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2019

The Diversity, Multiplicity of Infection and Population Structure of P. falciparum Parasites Circulating in Asymptomatic Carriers Living in High and Low Malaria Transmission Settings of Ghana

Zakaria Abukari, Ruth Okonu, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Aminata Collé Lô et al.

Genes · Article · 77 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

EFFECT OF pH STABILITY ON ALPHA AMYLASE EXTRACTED FROM Aspergillus niger ON STARCH FROM LOCAL RICE IN GHANA

Journal article · Source: ORCID

2018

Identification of Plasmodium Falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein Ii and Iii (PFHRP2/3) gene deletions in two communities in southern Ghana: Implications on rapid diagnostic tests

Samuel Badu Nyarko

Dissertation · Source: OpenAlex

OpenAlex updated 10 Sep 2026

Honors & affiliations

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Travel Award ($1000.00)
Gordon Research Conferences (Malaria) · 2019
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Postdoctoral Training Fellowship for Masters Students ($3000.00)
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research under the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation · 2016
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Postgraduate Research Training Fellowship
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation · 2016

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