Isaac Acheampong

Medical Diagnostics

About

Isaac Acheampong is a Lecturer at the Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with expertise in immunology. His current research work focuses on infection immunology, exploring innovative immunological tools for tuberculosis diagnosis in children. He carries out his research with the Infection Immunology Group at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR).

Research Summary

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The researcher has conducted extensive research across diverse health and life sciences domains. Their work centers on understanding biological markers for immune responses, utilizing cytokines as surrogate indicators of cell counts in resource-limited settings. This fundamental approach underpins their exploration into immunology. Notably, they delve into the complexities of tuberculosis (TB) research, examining various facets such as T-cell responses and monocyte pathology within patient populations. Their studies highlight key biological pathways affecting TB treatment and recovery. Additionally, the researcher's work extends beyond medicine to touch upon broader societal impacts, including poverty reduction and access to healthcare. Through comparative studies in immunology and public health initiatives, they integrate themes across domains, emphasizing the interconnected nature of health challenges. This integrated approach underscores their commitment to addressing global health issues through a holistic perspective.

Research Themes

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Total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4 count in resource-limited settings(2012)

Plasma cytokine levels characterize disease pathogenesis and treatment response in tuberculosis patients(2022)

Impaired T-cell response to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) in tuberculosis patients is associated with high IL-6 plasma levels and normalizes early during anti-mycobacterial treatment(2023)

Diminished Interleukin-7 receptor expression on T-cell subsets in tuberculosis patients(2023)

Monocyte pathology in human tuberculosis is due to plasma milieu changes and aberrant <scp>STAT</scp> signalling(2023)

Differences in PPD- and mitogen-induced T-cell activation marker expression characterize immunopathology in acute tuberculosis patients(2024)

Monocyte transcriptome signatures of inflammation and enhanced neutrophil recruitment characterize immunopathology in the blood of tuberculosis patients(2024)

Concomitant parasite infections influence tuberculosis immunopathology and favor rapid sputum conversion of pulmonary tuberculosis patients(2024)

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the Uni-versity Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana(2012)

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending An- tenatal Clinic at the University Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana(2012)

Bacteriuria Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Ejisu Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Ghana(2024)

Physical activity patterns and dietary habits of undergraduate students(2019)

Effectiveness of combined and conventional exercise trainings on the biochemical responses of stroke patients(2018)

Physiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill response of healthy bankers to fitness training(2019)

Diversity of Culicoides in the middle belt of Ghana with Implications on the transmission of Mansonella perstans; a molecular approach(2024)

Physiological and Motor Performance Parameters of Female Athlete and Non-Athlete Students in a Ghana University: A Comparative Pilot Study(2019)

BCG-Vaccinated Children with Contact to Tuberculosis Patients Show Delayed Conversion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Specific IFN-γ Release(2023)

Differences in Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Athletes and Non-Athletes(2017)

Sources of industrial growth: the impact of policy on large and medium scale manufacturing performance in Ghana(2001)

Iron Deficiency among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the KNUST Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana(2015)

Urban biodiversity; a global perspective.(2013)

Drinking Arsenic Water May Contribute to Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection(2018)

MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS: A STUDY OF THE CHAKALI COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AREA (CREMA) IN THE WA EAST DISTRICT(2020)

Procalcitonin as a Surrogate Marker of Sepsis in People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Case Study at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana(2020)

Kidney Dysfunction and its Determinants among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients; A Cross-sectional Study in the Obuasi East Municipality of Ghana(2025)

Evaluation of Kidney Function Testing Practices among Medical Laboratories in Ghana(2025)

Serum Anti‐Erythropoietin Autoantibodies and Their Association With Younger Age in Paediatric Malaria Cases(2025)

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