Grace K. Ababio (PhD (Med. Biochem))

Dr. Grace Ababio is a well-focused, diligent and dynamic young lady who has a keen interest in advancing herself in Academia and in Science. Her interest is in BIOMARKERS AND DISEASES. She has a broad background in medical biochemistry, with specific training and expertise in key research areas (biostatistics, bioinformatics, physiology, psychology, molecular markers and diseases, cardiovascular research and genetics). As a research fellow at University of Botswana and University of Namibia, she trained young researchers on DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques.  As a current PI, she laid the groundwork for some of her proposed research. In addition, she has successfully administered projects (e.g. staffing) collaborated with other researchers. She has a record of accomplished and productive research projects in areas of high relevance and she looks forward to bring her expertise and experience to bear and to successfully carry out duties at post.

Research Interests

• Biomarkers and Diseases

Ongoing Research Projects

• Effects of factor V Leiden polymorphism on the pathogenesis and outcomes of preeclampsia. Funding from the University of Ghana Research fund (UGRF 8th Call)

Completed Research Projects (Within the past 5 years)

• Determination of genetic polymorphism associated with phenotypic diversity in sickle cell disease. Funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).
• The dual effects of stress and nutrition on academic performance of medical students.
• Predictors of quality of life (QOL) in patients with diabetes mellitus in Ghana and Nigeria. Funded by UG-NYU partnered program sponsored by NIH.

List of Publications

1. Quaye, I., Ababio, G., Amoah, A.G.  Haptoglobin 2-2 is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes in Ghana. J Atheroscler Thromb 2006; 13: 90-94
2. Amanquah S, Aleksenko L, Ababio G, Ankrah NA, Quaye IK. Red cell Glyoxalase 1 polymorphism in Ghanaians: A report of new variants. International Journal of Medical and Applied sciences 2014; 3:123-128
3. Tagoe EA, Azasu H, Annan DA, Ababio GK, Asare-Anane H, Aryee, NA. Evaluation of Thyroid Profile in Ghanaian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Advanced Research 2014; 2 (4),602-609
4. Ababio, GK; Bosomprah, S; Aryee, NA; Khurshid, K; Adu-Bonsaffoh, K; Antwi-Boasiako, C;  Dzudzor, B; Ainuson, J; Antwi, D; Chaplin, BW. Risk factors of academic performance of medical students in the University of Ghana medical school. International Journal of Advanced Life Sciences 2014; 7 (4), 670-679
5. Antwi-Boasiako, C; Frimpong, E; Ababio, GK; Bartholomew, D; Campbell, AD; Gyan, B; Antwi, DA. The role of nitric oxide in vaso-occlusive in sickle cell disease patients in Ghana.  Accepted in Donnish Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (DJMMS), April 2015 
6. Ababio, GK; Adu-Bonsaffoh K; Bosomprah S; Aryee NA; Khurshid K; Antwi-Boasiako C; Morvey D; Dzudzor B; Chaplin WB. Self – control tasks depend on glucose levels in students. Biochem Anal Biochem 2015, 4:3
7. Ababio GK, Acquaye J, Ekem I, Aleksenko L, and Quaye IK. Variation in Pain and Clinical Indices among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana. J Blood Disord. 2016; 3(1): 1037
8. Ababio GK, Adu-Bonsaffoh K, Botchway F, Abindau E, Quaye IKE. Hyperuricemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Ghanaian women: potential mechanism. Journal of Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry BIOCHEM-16-175R1, Accepted on 21st May 2016.