Cell biologist with expertise in drug discovery, host-pathogen-vector biology, and translational biomedicine. Combines bench-level pharmacological and phytochemical research with an active interest in applying artificial intelligence to disease characterization, drug discovery pipelines, and biomedical data interpretation. Approaches scientific inquiry with an emphasis on critical thinking, methodological rigor, and originality, seeking research and teaching environments where innovative, interdisciplinary problem-solving is valued.
Drug discovery and development | Host-pathogen-vector interactions | Natural products and phytochemistry | Artificial intelligence in biomedicine
1. Amisigo, C. M., Dofuor, A. K., Yamoah, J. A. A., Aiduenu, A. F., Gayi, B. K., Akomea, A., Alidu, Z. L., Danso, G., Ayivi-Tosuh, S. M., Quartey, N. K., Osei, J. H. N., Loh, S. K., & Ekloh, W. (2026). Pathogenic Significance of Trypanosomatids: Progress in Drug Resistance, Control Strategies, and Artificial Intelligence. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2026, 7565247. https://doi.org/10.1155/ipid/7565247
2. Frimpong, B. A., Dofuor, A. K., & Loh, S. K. (2026). Microbial Contamination, Hygienic Practices, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Food Milling Machines in Somanya, Ghana. International Journal of Food Science, 2474171. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijfo/2474171
3. Ayivi-Tosuh, S. M., Dofuor, A. K., Yamoah, J. A. A., et al. (2026). Gut-Microbiome Interactions: Characterization, Therapeutic Implications and Machine Learning. SAGE Open Pathology, 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/30502098251415109
4. Gayi, B. K., Aiduenu, A. F., Dofuor, A. K., Tawiah-Nyarko, S., Loh, S. K., Yamoah, J. A. A., … Asafu-Adjaye, A. (2026). Significance and Implications of Prostate Cancer: Critical Overview for Future Directions in Africa. Cancer Investigation, 44(3), 328–349. https://doi.org/10.1080/07357907.2025.2598046
5. Dofuor, A. K., Anovunga, S. A., Vudoh, C., et al. (2025). Pharmacological Significance of Tropical Oils: A Comprehensive Overview for Future Directions in Health, Food Security and Economy. Natural Product Communications, 20(12). https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X251401394
6. Ablormeti, F. K., Honger, J. O., Lutuf, H., … Dofuor, A. K., Aidoo, O. F., et al. (2025). Threats to Global Food Security from Emerging Phytoplasma Crop Diseases. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 163(4), 365–380. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859625100178
7. Lutuf, H., Aidoo, O. F., Dofuor, A. K., Jnr Opoku, M., Osabutey, A. F., et al. (2025). A Comprehensive Review of Ecologically Friendly Strategies for Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes: Key Issues and Future Prospects. CABI Reviews, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2025.0039
8. Ninsin, K. D., Billah, M. K., Boateng, B. A., Osei-Owusu, J., Ablormeti, F. K., Opuni-Basoa, S., Dofuor, A. K., Edusei, G., Baleba, S. B. S., & Aidoo, O. F. (2025). Morphometric Characterization of Invasive Diaphorina citri Infesting Citrus and Orange Jasmine in Ghana. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2522985
9. Dofuor, A. K., Lutuf, H., Duker, R. Q., Edusei, G., Otoo, B. A., Osei-Owusu, J., Osabutey, A. F., Boateng, B. O., Asante, K., Osei, J. H. N., Loh, S. K., Opoku, M. J., & Aidoo, O. F. (2025). Promoting Sustainable Mining for Health, Food Security and Biodiversity Conservation. CABI Reviews, 20(1), 0036. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2025.0036
10. Dofuor, A. K. (2025). Research Approaches for the Discovery of Trypanocidal Molecular Prototypes from Plants. Natural Product Communications, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X251317114
11. Zhou, R., Dofuor, A. K., Junior, P. A-A., Ehun, E., & Ayertey, F. (2024). Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Carapa procera, Trichilia monadelpha, Spathodea campanulata and Gymnosporia senegalensis. Natural Product Communications, 19(11). https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X241302564
12. Dofuor, A. K. (2024). Functional Significance and Implications of Phyto-Oxylipins as Potential Anti-Cancer Agents. Natural Product Communications, 19(9). https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X241281568
13. Dofuor, A. K., Osei-Owusu, J., Osabutey, A. F., Lutuf, H., Antwi-Agyakwa, A. K., Andoh-Mensah, S., … Aidoo, O. F. (2024). Plant-Insect Interactions under Agroecosystems: An Overview of Ecological Implications for Future Research. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2379606
14. Ekloh, W., Asafu-Adjaye, A., Tawiah-Mensah, C. N. L., Ayivi-Tosuh, S. M., Quartey, N. K., Aiduenu, A. F., Gayi, B. K., Koudonu, J. A. M., Basing, L. A., Yamoah, J. A. A., Dofuor, A. K., & Osei, J. H. N. (2024). A Comprehensive Exploration of Schistosomiasis: Global Impact, Molecular Characterization, Drug Discovery, Artificial Intelligence and Future Prospects. Heliyon, 10(12), e33070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33070
15. Sossah, F. L., Aidoo, O. F., Dofuor, A. K., Osabutey, A. F., Obeng, J., Abormeti, F. K., Duker, R. Q., Antwi-Agyakwa, A. K., Osei-Owusu, J., Loh, S. K., Honger, J. O., & Borgemeister, C. (2024). A Critical Review on Bacterial Black Spot of Mango Caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. mangiferaeindicae: Current Status and Direction for Future Research. Forest Pathology, 54, e12860. https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12860
16. Dofuor, A. K., Obeng, J., Sossah, F. L., Osabutey, A. F., Lutuf, H., Osei-Owusu, J., et al. (2024). A Comprehensive Review of Pseudocercospora Fruit and Leaf Spot (Angular Leaf Spot): Current Status, Advances and Future Directions for Sustainable Citrus Production. Plant Pathology, 00, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13947
17. Ninsin, K. D., Souza, P. G. C., Amaro, G. C., Aidoo, O. F., Barry, E. J. D. V., da Silva, R. S., Osei-Owusu, J., Dofuor, A. K., Ablormeti, F. K., Heve, W. K., Edusei, G., Agboyi, L. K., Beseh, P., Boafo, H. A., Borgemeister, C., & Sétamou, M. (2024). Risk of Spread of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) in Ghana. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485324000105
18. Manful, E-E., Dofuor, A. K., & Gwira, T. M. (2024). The Role of Tryptophan Derivatives as Anti-Kinetoplastid Agents. Heliyon, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23895
19. Dofuor, A. K., Quartey, N. K-A., Osabutey, A. F., Boateng, B. O., Lutuf, H., Osei, J. H. N., Ayivi-Tosuh, S. M., Aiduenu, A. F., Ekloh, W., Loh, S. K., Opoku, M. J., & Aidoo, O. F. (2023). The Global Impact of COVID-19: Historical Development, Molecular Characterization, Drug Discovery and Future Directions. Clinical Pathology, 16. https://doi.org/10.1177/2632010X231218075
20. Osei-Owusu, J., Aidoo, O. F., Eshun, F., Gaikpa, D. S., Dofuor, A. K., Vigbedor, B. Y., Turkson, B. K., Ochar, K., Opata, J., Opoku, M. J., Ninsin, K. D., & Borgemeister, C. (2023). Buruli Ulcer in Africa: Geographical Distribution, Ecology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Indigenous Plant Treatment Options — A Comprehensive Review. Heliyon, 9(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22018
21. Dofuor, A. K., Quartey, N. K., Osabutey, A. F., Antwi-Agyakwa, A. K., Asante, K., Boateng, B. O., Ablormeti, F. K., Lutuf, H., Osei-Owusu, J., Osei, J. H. N., Ekloh, W., Loh, S. K., Honger, J. O., Aidoo, O. F., & Ninsin, K. D. (2023). Mango Anthracnose Disease: The Current Situation and Direction for Future Research. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1168203
22. Aidoo, O. F., Osei-Owusu, J., Chia, S. Y., Dofuor, A. K., Antwi-Agyakwa, A. K., Okyere, H., Gyan, M., Edusei, G., Ninsin, K. D., Duker, R. Q., Siddiqui, S. A., & Borgemeister, C. (2023). Remediation of Pesticide Residues Using Ozone: A Comprehensive Overview. Science of the Total Environment, 894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164933
23. Siddiqui, S. A., Aidoo, O. F., Osei-Owusu, J., Asante, K., Dofuor, A. K., Boateng, B. O., Debrah, S. K., Ninsin, K. D., & Chia, S. Y. (2023). Insects as Food and Medicine: A Sustainable Solution for Global Health and Environmental Challenges. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1113219
24. Osei-Owusu, J., Kokro, K. B., Ofori, A., Heve, W. K., Apau, J., Dofuor, A. K., Vigbedor, B. Y., Aniagyei, A., Kwakye, R., Edusei, G., Antwi, B. Y., & Okyere, H. (2023). Evaluation of Phytochemical, Proximate, Antioxidant, and Anti-Nutrient Properties of Corchorus olitorius, Solanum macrocarpon and Amaranthus cruentus in Ghana. International Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 14(2), 17–24. ISSN: 2152-4114/IJBMB0149285
25. Osei-Owusu, J., Dofuor, A. K., Duker, R. Q., Edusei, G., Aidoo, O. F., & Tettey, E. (2023). Trends in Biological Science. Ghana Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN: 978-9988-3-5558-6
26. Aidoo, O. F., Ablormeti, F. K., Ninsin, K. D., Antwi-Agyakwa, A. K., Osei-Owusu, J., Heve, W. K., Dofuor, A. K., Soto, Y. L., Edusei, G., Osabutey, A. F., Sossah, F. L., Aryee, C. O., Alabi, O. J., & Sétamou, M. (2023). First Report on the Presence of Huanglongbing Vectors (Diaphorina citri and Trioza erytreae) in Ghana. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 11366. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37625-9
27. Nartey, A. P., Dofuor, A. K., Owusu, K. B. A., Camas, A. S., Deng, H., Jaspars, M., & Kyeremeh, K. (2022). Digyalipopeptide A, an Antiparasitic Cyclic Peptide from the Ghanaian Bacillus sp. Strain DE2B. Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 18, 1763–1771. https://doi.org/10.3762/bjoc.18.185
28. Dofuor, A. K., Ademolue, T. S., Kuampah, K. N. A., Ayertey, F., & Gwira, T. M. (2022). In Vitro Mechanism of Action of Acanthospermum hispidum in Trypanosoma brucei. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1645653. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1645653
29. Dofuor, A. K., Kumatia, E. K., Chirawurah, J. D., & Ayertey, F. (2022). Antiplasmodial, Antitrypanosomal, and Cytotoxic Effects of Anthonotha macrophylla, Annickia polycarpa, Tieghemella heckelii, and Antrocaryon micraster Extracts. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9195753. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9195753
30. Gariba, A., Osei-Owusu, J., Aniagyei, A., Antwi, B. Y., Kwakye, R., Adusei, G., Dofuor, A. K., & Vigbedor, B. (2022). Determination of Dissolved Pesticide Leachates in the West Africa’s Largest Natural Lake. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 13,1(57), 128–134. https://doi.org/10.14505/jemt.v13.1(57).11
31. Dofuor, A. K., Djameh, G. I., Amoa-Bosompem, M., Kwain, S., Osei, E., Tetevi, G. M., Ayertey, F., Bolah, P., Okine, L. K., Kyeremeh, K., Gwira, T. M., & Ohashi, M. (2021). In Vitro Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Bidens pilosa in Trypanosoma brucei. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcme.2021.08.008
32. Dofuor, A. K., Ademolue, T. S., Amisigo, C. M., Kyeremeh, K., & Gwira, T. M. (2021). Chemical Derivatization and Characterization of Novel Antitrypanosomals for African Trypanosomiasis. Molecules, 26, 4488. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26154488
33. Dofuor, A. K., Ayertey, F., Bolah, P., Djameh, G. I., Kyeremeh, K., Ohashi, M., Okine, L. K., & Gwira, T. M. (2020). Isolation and Antitrypanosomal Characterization of Furoquinoline and Oxylipin from Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides. Biomolecules, 10, 1670. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10121670
34. Dofuor, A. K., Djameh, G. I., Ayertey, F., Bolah, P., Amoa-Bosompem, M., Kyeremeh, K., Okine, L. K., Gwira, T. M., & Ohashi, M. (2019). Antitrypanosomal Effects of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepern. & Timler Extracts on African Trypanosomes. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019, 1730452. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/1730452
35. Dofuor, A. K., Kwain, S., Osei, E., Tetevi, G. M., Okine, L. K., Ohashi, M., Gwira, T. M., & Kyeremeh, K. (2019). N-(Isobutyl)-3,4-methylenedioxy Cinnamoyl Amide. Molbank, 2019, M1070. https://doi.org/10.3390/M1070
36. Kyeremeh, K., Kwain, S., Tetevi, G. M., Camas, A. S., Camas, M., Dofuor, A. K., Deng, H., & Jaspars, M. (2019). α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[6-O-(L-tryptophanyl)-β-D-fructofuranoside]. Molbank, 2019, M1066. https://doi.org/10.3390/M1066
37. Kwain, S., Tetevi, G. M., Mensah, T., Camas, A. S., Camas, M., Dofuor, A. K., Azerigyik, F. A., Deng, H., & Jaspars, M., Kyeremeh, K. (2019). Digyaindoleacid A: 2-(1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-oxobut-1-en-2-yloxy)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic Acid, a Novel Indole Alkaloid. Molbank, 2019, M1080. https://doi.org/10.3390/M1080
38. Tetevi, G. M., Kwain, S., Mensah, T., Camas, A. S., Camas, M., Dofuor, A. K., Azerigyik, F. A., Oluwabusola, E., Deng, H., Jaspars, M., & Kyeremeh, K. (2019). Paenidigyamycin G: 1-Acetyl-2,4-dimethyl-3-phenethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium. Molbank, 2019, M1094. https://doi.org/10.3390/M1094