Osei Owusu-Afriyie

Pathology

About

Dr(med). Osei Owusu-Afriyie, MD.PhD is a consultant pathologist with the Ghana Police Service. Currently an Asssistant Commissioner of Police with focus on forensic pathology/medicine. He is also an adjunct senior lecturer of pathology with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), School of Medicine and Dentistry. He was a senior specialist pathologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi for seven years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB) in 2003 from KNUST, Kumasi. He completed his fellowship in anatomical pathology (spesialistgodkjenning i patologi) at the University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso in 2010 under the mentorship of Prof.emeritus Dr.med Helge Stalsberg and PhD (molecular medicine) from KNUST, Kumasi under the mentorship of Prof Peter Donkor and Dr WKBA Owiredu. He was a research fellow at the University of Michigan under the mentorship of Prof. Sofia Merajver He has volunteered as a consultant pathologist in underserved communities in northern Ghana and taught as adjunct senior lecturer of pathologyin the University for Development Studies and the University of Cape Coast Medical school in Ghana. He has several publications to his credit

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions to cancer research in Ghana, particularly focusing on global cancer incidence trends. Their work highlights advancements in understanding the prevalence of cancer among adults in Ghana through comparative studies across different cancer types, including breast and cervical cancers. The researcher employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating histopathological findings with imaging techniques like MRI to gain insights into cancer characteristics and patterns. Their research underscores the importance of global screening strategies for early detection and management of cancer, particularly in African populations. By analyzing datasets from diverse sources, the researcher has identified specific case studies that offer cultural context and highlight the need for targeted public health interventions.

Research Themes

All (30 Papers)

Health Sciences (26 Papers)

Life Sciences (3 Papers)

Physical Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female Secondary and Tertiary School Students in Ghana(2018)

Breast Cancer and African Ancestry: Lessons Learned at the 10-Year Anniversary of the Ghana-Michigan Research Partnership and International Breast Registry(2016)

Laboratory prediction of primary postpartum haemorrhage: a comparative cohort study(2016)

Hormone Receptors and Her2 Expression in Breast Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa. A Comparative Study of Biopsies from Ghana and Norway(2014)

Cervical Cancer Screening in Ghana, West Africa(2014)

Expression of immunohistochemical markers in non-oropharyngeal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in Ghana(2018)

A Six-Year Review of Head and Neck Cancers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana(2014)

Survival rates of head and neck cancers in Ghana: a retrospective study at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(2020)

Retrospective Dataset for head and Neck Squamous cell carcinomas (2004-2009)(2019)

Histological pattern of laryngeal cancers in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(2014)

Correction: Expression of immunohistochemical markers in non-oropharyngeal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in Ghana(2018)

Retrospective Dataset for head and Neck Squamous cell carcinomas (2004-2009)(2019)

General overview and Cox regression analysis data for Head and Neck cancers(2019)

Characterizing Breast Cancer in a Population with Increased Prevalence of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Androgen Receptor and ALDH1 Expression in Ghanaian Women(2015)

Advanced alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterus: a case report.(2009)

Possible Mechanism of Action of the Antiallergic Effect of an Aqueous Extract of <i>Heliotropium indicum</i> L. in Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Conjunctivitis(2015)

Sustainable Development of Pathology in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Example From Ghana(2017)

No difference in the prevalence of benign breast changes between women from Ghana and Norway: an autopsy study(2015)

Anti-glaucoma potential of Heliotropium indicum Linn in experimentally-induced glaucoma(2015)

Ocular anti-inflammatory effect of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Pistia stratiotes Linn (Araceae) in endotoxin-induced uveitis(2012)

Endometriosis: An “Unexplored”, “Neglected” or “Forgotten” Condition in Africa?(2019)

Orofacial Cysts at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana(2013)

Anti-uveitogenic effect of Xylopic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats(2014)

Cytopathology practice in Kumasi: A 2-year retrospective audit(2017)

Advancing Prostate Cancer Staging: A Single-Step Approach With Bi-parametric and Whole-Body Diffusion MRI in an African Cohort(2024)

Shear Wave Elastography in Breast Cancer: Unveiling Correlations With Histopathological Grades and Subtypes(2024)

Hodgkins lymphoma: Clinicopathologic features in paediatric patients presenting at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital-Kumasi.(2015)

Anatomic Locations and Metastatic Risk in Prostate Cancer in African Men: Insights From an African Cohort(2024)

Comprehensive diagnostic model of metastasis in prostate cancer: Individual and combined bioscore model of <scp>ADC</scp> value, Gleason score, and <scp>PSA</scp>(2024)

Advancing Breast Cancer Diagnosis: The Impact of Elastography Integration Into Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) Categorization(2024)

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