KCCR National Service Personnel Share Insight from their Undergraduate Research

KCCR National Service Personnel Share Insight from their Undergraduate Research

January 23, 2026

On day two of the seminar, National Service Personnels from the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) presented findings from their undergraduate research projects at the intersection of forensic science, toxicology, and venom biology.

Kofi Afari-Mintah delivered an insightful presentation on the Effect of Cause of Death on Post-Mortem Estimation Using Biochemical Indices, underscoring its importance in strengthening forensic accuracy and medico-legal decision-making.

Francis Agyapong presented findings on the Subacute Toxicity of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta Leaf Aqueous Extract in Sprague Dawley Rat Model, offering critical evidence toward the safe use of widely relied-upon traditional medicinal plants.

Asumadu Gideon captivated participants with a presentation on the Protein Analysis of the Saw-Scaled Viper ( Echis carinatus ) Venom from Ghana, shedding light on venom composition and its potential relevance to biomedical and pharmaceutical research.

Each presentation sparked lively discussions, with participants actively asking questions and sharing perspectives.

The session fostered valuable knowledge exchange, critical inquiry, and a deeper appreciation of the real-world impact of undergraduate research.

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