The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at KNUST has launched its research newsletter to showcase the research work and activities of its faculty, students, and staff.

 

Prof. Akwasi Antwi-Kusi, Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, expressed his excitement about the inaugural edition.

 

"As we release the inaugural edition of our research newsletter, I am pleased to introduce this platform that will showcase the strides we are making in research at the School of Medical Sciences, KNUST," Prof. Antwi-Kusi said.

 

"This milestone comes at a moment when we prepare to celebrate the School's 50th anniversary — a half-century of dedication to advancing medical knowledge, training healthcare professionals, and serving our communities."

He emphasized that research is the foundation of medical progress, and SMS is committed to fostering a research culture.

"This newsletter is more than just a publication; it is a testament to our pursuit of innovation, scientific inquiry, and academic excellence

"We aim to inspire collaboration, spotlight work, and encourage a cross-disciplinary approach that drives research outcomes," he added.

Prof. Antwi-Kusi extended his gratitude to those who have worked to bring the newsletter to life, particularly Prof. Adam Gyedu and his team.

"I would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to this first issue and to those working to elevate our research capacity," he said.

Prof. Adam Gyedu, the Editorial Chair of the newsletter, noted "We are excited to release the inaugural issue of the SMS research newsletter.

Let us know about your research work," he said.

 

He added, "With this newsletter, we aim to showcase the research work and activities undertaken by SMS faculty, students, and staff. By doing so, we aim to celebrate our departments and individuals within them and provide a platform for disseminating their work."

 

In this first edition, the Department of Molecular Medicine takes center stage, highlighting its research activities.

The newsletter also announces a collaboration between the Department of Pathology and the University of Miami on single-cell RNA/DNA sequencing project.