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Dr. Samuel Kofi Arhin
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Dr. Samuel Kofi Arhin

Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Physiology
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Field(s) of Specialization
Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art)
Reproductive Biology (Physiology, Endocrinology, Toxicology)
Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology
Sexual and Reproductive Health
About

Samuel Kofi Arhin is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physiology, University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the Wenzhou Medical University, China, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a PhD in Reproductive Physiology also from the Wenzhou Medical University, China,

His PhD thesis was on the topic “Studies on Expression of Facilitated Glucose Transporters (SLC2As) in Mouse Preimplantation Embryo Development” under the supervision of Prof Lv JieQiang (Wenzhou Medical University, China) and Prof Jin Xingliang (University of Sydney Medical School, Australia)

His research interests include, Effect of hyperglycemia on preimplantation embryo development, Abnormal glucose metabolism and infertility, Female infertility and endocrinology, and Effect of environmental pollutants on oocyte and sperm quality.

His work has been published by several top-ranked international journals, including Reproductive Biomedicine Online, PloS one, Health science reports, American Journal of Translational Research, Cellular and Molecular Biology, BMC Women's Health, Biomed Research International, Middle East Fertil Soc Journal and Journal of Women's Health, Issues and Care.


PUBLICATIONS

1: Arhin, S. K., Barnes, P., Arhin, I. K., & Owusu-Nyarko, B. (2025). Effect of 'Galamsey' on Human Fertility: A Systematic Review. Health science reports, 8(3), e70602. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70602

2. Arhin, S.K., Qudsieh, S.M.A. Risk of cancers associated with the use of ovulation induction agents for the treatment of infertility: a narrative systematic review. Middle East Fertil Soc J 30, 3 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-025-00216-x

3. Taylor-Abdulai, H. B., Dzantor, E. K., Mensah, N. K., Asumah, M. N., Ocansey, S., Arhin, S. K., Barnes, P., Opoku, V. O., Mankir, Z. J., Famieh, S. A., & Botchey, C. P. K. (2025). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine acceptability in Ghana: An urban-based population study. PloS one, 20(3), e0319798. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319798

4. Osei Saahene, R., Barnes, P., Yeboah, F. A., Agbo, E., Asante, D. B., & Arhin, S. K. (2024). Expression of RAS and RAB interactor 1 (RIN1) in head and neck tumors at selected hospital in Ghana. PloS one, 19(4), e0301295. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301295

5 Arhin, S. K., Tang, R., Hamid, A., Dzandu, D., & Akpetey, B. K. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) among Women of Childbearing Age in Cape Coast, Ghana. Obstetrics and gynecology international, 2022, 5129199

6. Arhin, S. K., Ocansey, S., Barnes, P., Botchey, C., & Taylor-Adbulai, H. B. (2022). Efficacy of combined antioxidant therapy in male subfertility-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France), 67(4), 239–247. 

7. Ying, Y., Lu, X., Zhang, H., Arhin, S. K., Hou, X., Wang, Z., Wu, H., Lu, J., & Tang, Y. (2021). Clinical and perinatal outcomes of fresh single-blastocyst-transfer cycles under an early follicular phase prolonged protocol according to day of trigger estradiol levels. PeerJ, 9, e11785. 

8. Hu, Y., Cao, S., Wu, S., Zhao, J., Arhin, S. K., & Shan, D. (2021). Comparison of the Effects of Different Testicular Sperm Extraction Methods on the Embryonic Development of Azoospermic Men in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Cycles: A Retrospective Cohort Study. BioMed research international, 2021, 5515247. 

9. Shan, D., Arhin, S. K., Zhao, J., Xi, H., Zhang, F., Zhu, C., & Hu, Y. (2020). Effects of SLIRP on Sperm Motility and Oxidative Stress. BioMed research international, 2020, 9060356. 

10. Su, W., Xu, J., Arhin, S. K., Liu, C., Zhao, J., & Lu, X. (2020). The Feasibility of All-Blastocyst-Culture and Single Blastocyst Transfer Strategy in Elderly Women: A Retrospective Analysis. BioMed research international, 2020, 5634147. 

11. Arhin, S. K., Zhao, J., Ji, X., Shi, C., Tang, J., Gu, Y., Xi, H., Cheng, J., Qu, X., Shi, H., Jin, X., & Lv, J. (2019). Multiple facilitated glucose transporters SLC2As are required for normal mouse preimplantation embryo development. American journal of translational research, 11(6), 3412–3425.

13.  Zhang, H., Arhin, S. K., Zhao, J., Hou, X., Chen, Y., & Huang, Z. (2019). Delayed development influences the outcome of different grades of D5 and D6 blastocysts during freeze-thaw cycle. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France), 65(4), 1–5.

14. Ansong, E., Arhin, S. K., Cai, Y., Xu, X., & Wu, X. (2019). Menstrual characteristics, disorders and associated risk factors among female international students in Zhejiang Province, China: a cross-sectional survey. BMC women's health, 19(1), 35. 

15. Linzhi, Y., Dan, C., Arhin, S. K., Ledan, W., Wenju, L., & Jieqiang, L. (2018). Screening for novel peptides specifically binding to the surface of ectopic endometrium cells by phage display. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France), 64(11), 36–40.

16. Arhin, S. K., Lu, J., Xi, H., & Jin, X. (2018). Energy requirements in mammalian oogenesis. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France), 64(10), 12–19.

17. Arhin, S. K., Zhao, Y., Lu, X., & Lu, J. Q (2018). Abnormal Glucose Metabolism and Infertility. J Womens Health, Issues Care, 7:1. 

18. Arhin, S. K., Zhao, Y., Lu, X., Chetry, M., & Lu, J. (2017). Effect of micronutrient supplementation on IVF outcomes: a systematic review of the literature. Reproductive biomedicine online, 35(6), 715–722. 

“Learning results from what the student does and thinks and only from what the student does and thinks. The teacher can advance learning only by influencing what the student does to learn.” — Herbert A. Simon (Ambrose et al. 2010).


My research and experimentation gradually transformed me from a teaching-focused approach to a student-focused approach. My teaching philosophy is now grounded in the understanding that it is my responsibility to create a climate that supports and encourages student learning. And I believe creating and maintaining this climate requires the following element; A collaborative class structure and culture, The incorporation of teaching strategies that give students more responsibility for learning and the opportunity to apply what they have learned to authentic problems, A dialogue between students and instructor, and An understanding of teaching as a practice that requires reflection and feedback as well as engagement with teaching and learning communities

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Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive Physiology

    Wenzhou Medical University 2019
  • Bachelor of Medical Science in Medical Science

    Wenzhou Medical University 2013
  • Poster Presentation

    January, 2025

    Fertility 2025 Liverpool , UK.

  • 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. 2025

    FERTILITY 2025 CONFERENCE BURSARY

    The Society for Reproduction and Fertility, UK

  2. 2020

     Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy-University of Cape Coast (DRIC-UCC) – 2020/2021 Research Support Grant facility. (RSG/GRP/COHAS/2020/106)

    Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy-University of Cape Coast (DRIC-UCC)

  3. 2019

     Zhejiang Provincial Scholarship for excellent international PhD students 2018/2019 academic year (4000 USD)

    Zhejiang Provincial Education Bureau (Wenzhou Medical University)

  4. 2018

    Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province Award (LY16C12- 0001)---14,000 USD

    Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, CHINA

  1. 2024

    member

    American Physiological Society

  2. 2020

    MEMBER

    Society for Reproduction and Fertility UK

  3. 2020

    Member

    UTAG

  4. 2020

    Member

    Ghana Science Association

  5. 2019

    MEMBER

    European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

  1. Principal Investigator

    March 2022 - Present

    The role of antioxidant supplementation in dysmenorrhea

  2. Principal Investigator

    March 2020 - Present

    The Effect of Different Sperm Concentration in Semen on Clinical Outcomes of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

  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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