Kingsley Badu

Theoretical and Applied Biology

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The researcher has been conducting extensive work in the field of parasitic diseases, with a strong focus on malarial infections and COVID-19. Recent advancements in diagnostics include the use of highly sensitive digital PCR for rapid diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum infections, as well as improvements in testing capacity for COVID-19 cases. The researcher has also explored novel approaches to understand the role of viral shedding in transmission dynamics and tested viral parameters such as hematological markers in both malarial and COVID-19 settings. Their work highlights the importance of rapid testing tools and digital technology in addressing these critical public health challenges, while also emphasizing the ethical and societal implications of rapid response strategies.

Research Themes

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Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections(2023)

Protein Microarray Analysis of Antibody Responses to Plasmodium falciparum in Western Kenyan Highland Sites with Differing Transmission Levels(2013)

High-throughput Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion typing by digital PCR to monitor malaria rapid diagnostic test efficacy(2022)

Climate Drivers of Malaria Transmission Seasonality and Their Relative Importance in Sub‐Saharan Africa(2023)

The prevalence of malaria among HIV seropositive individuals and the impact of the co- infection on their hemoglobin levels(2015)

Variation in exposure to Anopheles gambiae salivary gland peptide (gSG6-P1) across different malaria transmission settings in the western Kenya highlands(2012)

Marked variation in MSP-119 antibody responses to malaria in western Kenyan highlands(2012)

Performance of highly sensitive and conventional rapid diagnostic tests for clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections, and hrp2/3 deletion status in Burundi(2022)

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2020)

Reactive Case Detection Strategy for Malaria Control and Elimination: A 12 Year Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from 25 Malaria-Endemic Countries(2023)

Comparison of three rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium falciparum diagnosis in Ghana(2024)

Blood-Feeding Behavior of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles melas in Ghana, Western Africa(2010)

Serological evidence of vector and parasite exposure in Southern Ghana: the dynamics of malaria transmission intensity(2015)

Malaria Transmission, Vector Diversity, and Insecticide Resistance at a Peri-Urban Site in the Forest Zone of Ghana(2021)

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural patients in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2019)

A digital microscope for the diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, including P. falciparum with hrp2/hrp3 deletion(2024)

Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion status in Africa and South America by highly sensitive and specific digital PCR(2021)

Blood-Feeding Behavior ofAnopheles gambiaeandAnopheles melasin Ghana, Western Africa(2010)

Hematological Differences among Malaria Patients in Rural and Urban Ghana(2016)

Malaria transmission intensity and dynamics of clinical malaria incidence in a mountainous forest region of Ghana(2013)

Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2020)

Exploring predictive frameworks for malaria in Burundi(2022)

Regional variation and epidemiological insights in malaria underestimation in Cameroon(2023)

Socio-demographic factors, housing characteristics, and clinical symptoms associated with falciparum malaria in two rapidly urbanizing areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana(2024)

Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT, and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR and the implication of submicroscopic infections(2022)

Plasmodium falciparummalaria during pregnancy: the impact of parasitaemia and anaemia on birthweight(2021)

Entomological Survey of Malaria Vectors within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area—A Study of Three Communities: Emena, Atonsu and Akropong(2012)

Exploring predictive frameworks for malaria in Burundi(2021)

High sensitivity of a novel rapid test for the diagnosis of clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in a high transmission setting in Burundi(2022)

Malaria Elimination: The Role and Value of Sero-Surveillance(2021)

Author response: High-throughput Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion typing by digital PCR to monitor malaria rapid diagnostic test efficacy(2022)

Climate drivers of malaria seasonality and their relative importance in Sub-Saharan Africa(2022)

Welcome to the next generation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests: Comparative Analysis of NxTek Eliminate Malaria P.f, Biocredit Malaria Ag Pf, and SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf for Plasmodium falciparum Diagnosis in Ghana(2023)

Additional file 1 of Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections(2023)

CHRPE Participant Information Leaflet_Malaria.pdf(2019)

Malaria Uninfected.xlsx(2019)

Replication data for "Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive qPCR and the implication for submicroscopic infections"(2022)

Prevalence of and challenges in diagnosing subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Southern Ghana(2024)

Challenges in diagnosis of clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Ghana and feasibility of reactive interventions to shrink the subclinical reservoir(2024)

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Shedding and Transmission Dynamics: Implications of WHO COVID-19 Discharge Guidelines(2021)

Decolonizing global AI governance: assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa(2024)

Decolonizing global AI governance: Assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa(2023)

Optimal control application to an Ebola model(2016)

Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the nature of the virus, impacts and implications for preparedness(2020)

In vitro antimicrobial activity of ethanolic fractions of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta(2012)

Knowing the unknown: The underestimation of monkeypox cases. Insights and implications from an integrative review of the literature(2022)

The wearing of face masks in African countries under the COVID-19 crisis: luxury or necessity?(2020)

Malaria Diagnosis Using Paper-Based Immunoassay for Clinical Blood Sampling and Analysis by a Miniature Mass Spectrometer(2022)

Nanomedicine-based strategies to improve treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis(2022)

Diversity and antibiograms of bacteria isolated from cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds in the Nkwanta South District of Ghana(2023)

Diversity And Antibiograms of Secondary Bacterial Isolates From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Wounds(2021)

Evaluation of onchocerciasis control in the Upper Denkyira East municipal in the forest area of Ghana: Responses of participants and distributors to the CDTI programme(2018)

MODELING THE INFECTION DYNAMICS OF ONCHOCERCIASIS AND ITS TREATMENT(2017)

Assessments of the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus by Simulium sanctipauli in the Upper Denkyira District, Ghana, and the intermittent disappearance of the vector(2015)

Heme-Mediated Induction of CXCL10 and Depletion of CD34+ Progenitor Cells Is Toll-Like Receptor 4 Dependent(2015)

Correction: Heme-Mediated Induction of CXCL10 and Depletion of CD34+ Progenitor Cells Is Toll-Like Receptor 4 Dependent(2016)

Correlating WHO COVID-19 interim guideline 2020.5 and testing capacity, accuracy, and logistical challenges in Africa(2021)

Intestinal Parasitemia and HIV/AIDS Co-infections at Varying CD4+ T-cell Levels(2017)

Malaria and helminths co‐infection—Effects on anaemia, iron and folate deficiencies in paediatric population in Ghana(2025)

CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND MALARIA INCIDENCE IN PERI-URBAN, URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AROUND KUMASI, GHANA: A CASE STUDY AT THREE HEALTH FACILITIES; EMENA, ATONSU AND AKROPONG(2012)

Seroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2020)

Seroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2019)

Replication Data for: Seroprevalence, Risk Factors and Impact of Toxoplasma gondii Infection on Haematological Parameters in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study(2019)

Implications of WHO COVID-19 interim guideline 2020.5 on the comprehensive care for infected persons in Africa Before, during and after clinical management of cases(2021)

Comparison of Microbiological and Sensory Qualities of ‘fufu’ Processed from Grinding Machines and the Traditional Method at Ayigya in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2020)

Degradation of Preformed Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Biofilms Using Disintegrated and Intact Phages(2025)

A Comparative Study on the Antimicrobial Activity of Natural and Artificial (Adulterated) Honey Produced in Some Localities in Ghana(2020)

Estimating malaria transmission risk through surveillance of human–vector interactions in northern Ghana(2023)

Joint COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Malaria Reactive Case Detection as Efficient Strategies for Disease Control(2022)

Two cases of COVID-19 presenting with severe malaria: a clinical challenge (a case report)(2023)

PO 8562 SECRETED OOKINETE PROTEIN AS A MARKER OF INFECTIOUS BITES FOR ASSESSING TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS AT THE POPULATION LEVEL(2019)

Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of thenature of the virus, impacts and implications for preparedness [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review](2020)

The Transmission of Animal African Trypanosomiasis in Two Districts in the Forest Zone of Ghana(2024)

The transmission of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (Nagana) in two districts in the forest zone of Ghana(2021)

Replication Data for: The transmission of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (nagana) in two districts in the forest zone of Ghana(2021)

Transient Exposure of Humans to Animal Trypanosomes in Communities Highly Exposed to Tsetse Fly Bite(2024)

Bacterial Contamination of Chicken Eggs from Poultry Farms and Retail Markets in the New Juaben Municipality, Ghana(2020)

Securing Africa’s health sovereignty: Why investing in science and innovation matters(2020)

Replication Data for: Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural patients in the Ashanti region of Ghana(2019)

PO 8496 ACCURACY OF DIAGNOSIS AND HAEMATOLOGICAL DIFFERENCE AMONG MALARIA PATIENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA(2019)

Questionnaire- Malaria.pdf(2019)

Combined data.xlsx(2019)

Combined Data_Age.tab(2019)

Malaria Infected population.xlsx(2019)

Rural population.xlsx(2019)

Data Dictionary.xlsx(2019)

Author response for "Decolonizing global AI governance: assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa"(2024)

Parasitic infection in HIV-infected patients at varying T cell levels rural and peri-urban areas in Ghana(2012)

Determination of Faecal Contamination of the Groundwater Resources from Tano Districts of Ghana(2020)

Impact Of Lateral Separations Between Pit Latrines And Wells On Contamination Of Groundwater In The Tano Districts Of Ghana(2020)

PA-29 Molecular surveillance of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletion among asymptomatic individuals in Southern Ghana using highly sensitive digital PCR(2023)

Elucidating fungal etiology and multi-drug resistance in oculomycosis and bioprospecting native medical plants as candidates for antifungal therapy(2024)

Elucidating fungi pathogens and multi-drug resistance in oculomycosis, and bioprospecting native plants as antifungal therapy(2024)

TOXO Questionnaire.pdf(2019)

Badu et al 2019 Toxo DataSheet.tab(2019)

Peri-Urban population.xlsx(2019)

Urban population.xlsx(2019)

Microbial Contamination and Changes in Chemical Composition of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum) During Market Storage(2024)

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