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Yakubu Adam

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Biografie

Yakubu Adam is a molecular biologist and toxicologist with a strong academic and professional background in drug discovery, toxicology, and forensic investigation. He holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and an MPhil in Drug Discovery and Toxicology from the University of Cape Coast. He is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), as well as a third master’s degree in Public Health at Klintaps University College. Since 2021, he has served as a Consultant Toxicologist for Forensic Investigation for National Development Ghana (FIND-GH), contributing significantly to forensic science and national development. His academic career includes roles as a former lecturer at Pharmatrust Professional College, a former senior tutor for the Switch-Program at the University of Cape Coast, and an adjunct lecturer at Islamic Nursing Training School and Maranatha University. He is currently a lecturer at Klintaps University College of Health and Allied Sciences (KCoHAS). Beyond academia, he is a passionate advocate on public health issues. He campaigns against the use of mercury and cyanide in gold extraction, particularly in illegal mining, due to their devastating environmental and health impacts. In addition, he raises awareness about the dangers of certain ingredients in beauty and cosmetic products that have been linked to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, highlighting their long-term reproductive and hormonal risks. He has been featured on major media platforms, including Metro TV, HSTV, UTV, GTV, TV3, NEAT FM, and PEACE FM, and has delivered public lectures for FIND-GH and the Faculty of Biosciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS). His expertise and dedication to public health, forensic science, and environmental advocacy make him a key contributor to both academia and national development initiatives in Ghana.

Ausbildung

  • Klintaps University College of Health and Allied Sciences
    Abschluss Master of Public Health (MPH)
    Studienrichtung Public Health
    Startdatum 01/2025
    Enddatum 01/2025
  • Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
    Abschluss Master of Science
    Studienrichtung Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management
    Startdatum 01/2025
    Enddatum 01/2025
  • University of Cape Coast
    Abschluss Master of Philosophy
    Studienrichtung Drug Discovery and Toxicology
    Startdatum 01/2019
    Enddatum 01/2022
  • University of Cape Coast
    Abschluss Bachelor of Science
    Studienrichtung Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    Startdatum 01/2014
    Enddatum 01/2018