Profile
Seth is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He is a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council of Ghana, with over a decade of experience in clinical laboratory practice before joining KNUST.
Seth holds a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases, an MPhil in Immunology, a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, a formal pedagogical training through a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and further training in higher education management through an MEd in Educational Planning and Administration.
His research focuses on elucidating how toxins interact with the hepatitis B virus to promote liver cancer, discovering anticancer agents from medicinal plants, and identifying drugs that block the transmission of the malaria parasite. To advance his expertise in malaria research, he received the prestigious AREF Research Development Fellowship, which enabled him to receive training at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
His professional services include reviewing for reputable journals such as Cancer Reports, Health Science Reports, and the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, as well as serving as an Academic Editor for PLOS One. Through his work, Seth aims to advance the discovery of innovative therapies and empower the next generation of African scientists.
