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Dr. Patrick Amoateng

Dr. Patrick Amoateng
Senior Lecturer
pamoateng@ug.edu.gh

 

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD ( Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana), June 2011
  • BPharm (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana), June 2005

Dr Patrick Amoateng is currently a lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Pharmacy (UGSOP). Dr Amoateng obtained his Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana in 2005 and 2011 respectively. As part of his PhD training, he visited and conducted some experiments at the Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait in 2009. He holds membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGh), Commonwealth Pharmacists’ Association (CPA). He is a registered pharmacist in Ghana. He was a recipient of the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Awards and the 3rd Best Candidate in the Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana in December, 2006. He has, since 2010, being a member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)-Ghana chapter and the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO). He also embarked on a short term Postdoctoral fellowship in 2012 at the Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, USA and in 2013 he received the CV Raman Postdoctoral Fellowship award from the Government of India. This award was hosted at the JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamil Nadu, India from May-August, 2013. 

Honors and Awards

  • Pharmacy Law & Ethics Award ( for being the third best candidate in the Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Exams (April, 2007)-Pharmacy Council of Ghana
  • CV RAMAN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (July-August, 2013)
  • BSU-PHH, UG CHS Faculty Exchange Award- Aarhus, Denmark ( December, 2013)

Post-Doctoral Fellowships

  • May-August, 2013 CV Raman Postdoctoral Fellowship for African Scientist, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India. Project topic: “Anti-epileptic-activity guided fractionation of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn” (Mentor: Professor S.P Dhanabal, Head, Dept of Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmacy, JSS College of Pharmacy, India
  • July- August, 2012 Short term Postdoctoral Fellowship; Florida A& M University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. Performed tasks including cytotoxicity studies, molecular studies in western blot, RT-PCR and nanotechnological application of medicinal plants from Ghana (Mentor:  Professor Mandip Singh Sachdeva)
     

Grant Awards

  • International Foundation of Science Grant Award, Sweden- May 2012 (Role: P.I) Grant amount: USD 12,000.00
  • 5th UG-ORID Grant ( Co-PI)- July 2012 Grant Amount, GHS30,000.00
  • BSU-PHH, UG CHS Seed Grant ( P.I)- January 2013; Grant Amount, GHS 7500.00
  • 6th UG-ORID Grant ( P.I)- July 2013, Grant Amount GHS 25,000.00

Area of Specialization

  • Neuropharmacology
  • Natural Product Pharmacology
  • Ethnopharmacology

Research Interests

My research interests are basically in natural products with emphasis on neuropharmacology in the areas of epilepsy, psychosis anxiety, depression, pain and inflammation. He is also interested in investigating the role of antioxidants from natural sources in alleviating diseases originating from oxidative stress. He is currently building capacity in molecular and cellular neurobiology and cancer research.

Completed Research Projects 

  • Project #1: Pharmacological study of the antinociceptive effects of Synedrella nodiflora in neuropathic pain (January 2013-December 2013; Funding: International Foundation for Science, Sweden; Role: Principal Investigator)
  • Project #2: Anticonvulsant activity- guided fractionation of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn whole plant extract (January 2013-December 2013; Funding: BSU-PHH Seed Grant Award, College of Health Sciences, UG; Role: Principal Investigator)
  • Project #3: Developing an alternate anti-epileptic product from medicinal plants: exemplifying utilization of natural resources for quality health (June 2012-June 2014; Funding: UG-ORID, 5th UGRF Grant Award; Role: Neuropharmacologist & Co-investigator)
  • Project #4: Screening Ghanaian medicinal plants for antipsychotic properties (June 2013-June 2015; Funding: UG-ORID, 6th UGRF Grant Award; Role: Principal Investigator)

Courses Taught Currently

  • General/Introductory Pharmacology (Theory & Practical)
  • Autonomic Pharmacology (Theory & Practical)
  • Autacoids, Anti-inflammatory & Endocrine Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal and Haematological Pharmacology
  • In-vitro and in-vivo Experimental Pharmacology
  • Neuropharmacology (Anti-epileptic drugs, antipsychotic drugs, Anti-parkinsonian drugs, CNS Stimulants, Drug addiction, dependence & Abuse)
  • Cancer, Viral & Protozoan Chemotherapy
  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology in Dietherapy
  • Pharmacology ( for Nursing Students)

Administrative Role/ Other Responsibilities

  • Seminar Co-ordinator
  • Students’ Project Co-ordinator
  • Library Co-ordinator

List of Publications 

  • Gruca M, Yu W, AMOATENG P, Agertoug Nielsen M, Poulsen TB, Balslev H (2015) Ethnomedicinal survey and in vitro anti-plasmodial activity of the palm Borassus aethiopum mart. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 175: 356-369.
  • Kretchy I, Sarkodie J, Afrane B, Debrah P, AMOATENG P, N'guessan B, et al. (2015). Hypertension management: Perspectives of complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences 4(1): 17-23.
  • AMOATENG P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Ameyaw EO, Ahedor B, N'Guessan B B, Nyarko AK (2015). A hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn ameliorates hyperalgesia and allodynia in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology 26(4): 383-394
  • N'Guessan BB, Dosso K, Gnangoran BN, AMOATENG P, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Yapo AP (2015). Antibacterial and antispasmodic activities of a dichloromethane fraction of an ethanol extract of stem bark of Piliostigma reticulatum. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences 7(2): 128-135.
  • Jean-Baptiste ON, Boakye-Gyasi E, Léandre KK, Benoit NgB, AMOATENG P, Francis YA, et al. (2015). Comparative effect of different extracts and fractions from Lophira lanceolata tiegh. Ex keay (ochnaceae) leaves on arterial blood pressure and heart rate in anaesthetized cats. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 4(11): 55-68
  • N'Guessan BB, Gnangoran BN, Sarkodie JA, Dosso K, Kretchy IA, AMOATENG P, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Owusu DO, Nyarko A, Yapo AP (2015). Alternative to Conventional Diabetic Management: The Antihyperglycaemic potential of an Ethyl Acetate Fraction Extract of Holarrhena floribunda. European Journal of Medicinal Plants 8(4): 175-189
  • Boye A, Barku VYA, AMOATENG P, Mbroh LA (2014) Anti-nociceptive and antioxidant activities of an aqueous leaf extract of Corchorus olitorius L. (Tiliaceae). International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 8(6): 2395-2406
  • Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Awortwe C, Nyamekye ES,Antwi DA, Mahmood S, Adjei S, N’guessan BBK, AMOATENG P, Nkansah E (2014) Nutraceutical with Anti-Inflammatory Activity for the Management of Airway Remodeling in Bronchial Asthma: Kalanchoe integra Var. Crenata (Andr.) Cuf Leaf Extract. Pharmacology & Pharmacy 5: 250-261
  • Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Awortwe C, Tagoe NAB, Antwi DA, Adjei S, Edusei DI, N’guessan BBK, AMOATENG P, Nkansah E (2014) Preliminary Investigation of the Anti-asthmatic Potential of Kalanchoe integra Leaf Extract Using a Model of Allergic Airway Inflammation. European Journal of Medicinal Plants 4(5): 542-562
  • Ameyaw EO, Boampong, JN, Kukuia, KE, AMOATENG P, Obese E, Osei-Sarpong, C, Woode,E (2014) Effect of Xylopic Acid on Paclitaxel-induced Neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences 2(4): 6-12
  • Adjei S, AMOATENG P, Osei-Safo D, Ahedor B, N’guessan BB, Addo P, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ (2014) Biochemical and haematological changes following an acute toxicity study of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences 3(1): 31-37
  • Adjei S, AMOATENG P, Osei-Safo D, Sasu C, N’guessan B, Addo P, Asiedu-Gyekye IJ (2014) Sub-acute toxicity of a hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in rats. International Journal of Green Pharmacy 8(4): 271-275.
  • Boye, A, AMOATENG P, Koffuor, GA, Barku, VYA, Bawa, EM, Anto, OE (2013) Antinociceptive and antioxidant activity of an aqueous root extract of Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch & Dalziel (Fam. Leguminosae[Fabaceae]) in ICR mice. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 3(12): 36-45
  • Sarkodie, JA, Edoh, DA, Sakyimah, M, Appiah, AA, Antwi, S, Nyarko, AK, Owusu, PD, Debrah, P, Jackson, NAB, AMOATENG, P (2013) Comparative study of the hypoglycaemic property of aqueous extract of Mangifera indica leaves in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and genetic diabetic mice. South Pacific Journal of Pharma and Bio Science 1:37-42
  • AMOATENG P, Woode, E, Kombian, SB (2012) Anticonvulsant and related neuropharmacological effects of the whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn (Asteraceae). Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences 4(2): 140-148.

Professional Society Membership

  • 2010-Present ANDI Center of Excellence of Applied Biomedical Research and Postgraduate training, KCCR-KNUST, Role: Young Investigator
  • 2009-Present   IBRO (International Brain Research Organisation); Member & 2010 Neuroscience School Aluminus
  • 2009- Present  ILAE (International League against Epilepsy)-Ghana Chapter (Member)
  • 2007-Present Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (Member, Executive Member (Social & Academic Pharmacists (2013-2015))
  • 2006-Present   West African Network of Natural Product Research Scientist; Member and Former Acting Country Co-ordinator (March-August, 2008)

Conference Presentations

1. September 26-28th, 2012 6th Annual Scientific Conference College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana. Oral: “Anti-epileptic and related neurobehavioural properties of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn”

2. August 27-29, 2011 Ghana Biomed Convention, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. Oral and poster presentations: Oral:  “Ethopharmacological analysis of the hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of anxiety”. Poster: “Antinociceptive effects of the hydro-ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in rats: involvement of adenosinergic mechanisms”

3. August, 2010 Ghana Biomed Convention, Legon, Accra, Ghana. Oral presentation of research, Topic: “Antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects of Borassus aethiopum (M.) Fwta”

4. September, 2009 Scientific Conference, College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Kumasi. Oral presentation of research, Topic: “Anticonvulsant effects of ethanolic extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn in murine models of experimental epilepsy”

5. August, 2008 Western Africa Network of Natural Product Research Scientist (WANNPRES) Conference, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Oral presentation of research, Topic:  “Antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects of Borassus aethiopum (M.) Fwta”

6. August, 2006 WANNPRES Conference, Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina, Ghana. Oral presentation of research; Topic: “Immunostimulatory effects of an aqueous extract of Solanum torvum”