Department of Pharmacy > Research > Section of Analytical Biosciences > Toxicology Lab

Toxicology Lab

We perform experimental research revealing the occurrence, fate, and toxicological and endocrine effects of xenobiotics, especially pharmaceuticals, with the aim of assessing their risks to humans and biota.

• The role of endocrine disrupting pharmaceuticals in obesity development

  We investigate the mechanisms by which endocrine disrupting pharmaceuticals (EDPs) and/or their metabolites may affect steroid hormone systems and lead to the development of obesity.
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• Antibiotic Drug use, Monitoring and Evaluation of Resistance

  We monitor the potency and quality of drugs from the formal and informal health sector of Ghana. Furthermore we measure antibiotics in urine and blood from patients in hospitals in relation to resistance development.
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• Xenobiotic -induced thyroid and steroid hormone disruption in humans and wildlife

  We work on endocrine disrupters, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products and micro-pollutants.
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