Dr. Dorcas A. Teiko

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Dr. Dorcas A. Teiko is a dedicated pharmacologist and molecular scientist with expertise in neuroprotective drug discovery. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. As a Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dr. Teiko has experience in university teaching, student mentorship, and innovative research.

Her research experience at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research equips her to apply modern techniques to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel medicinal agents. She is proficient in data analysis using SPSS, GraphPad Prism and has expertise in in silico drug visualization using PyMOL. Her research interests focus on drug discovery and neuropharmacology aiming to develop safer, effective and affordable neurological treatments.

Basic Information

Name: Dr. Dorcas A. Teiko

Designation: Lecturer

Department: Department of Physician Assistantship Studies

Institutional Email: dteiko@central.edu.gh

Office Location: Room 2, First Floor, East Wing, Food Court Building

Academic Qualification/Education:

  • PhD. Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2025).
  • MPhil. Pharmacology, University of Ghana, Legon (2021)

Research Interest

  • Drug discovery and development
  • Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
  • Toxicology
  • Neuropharmacology

Publications

Teiko, D. A., N’guessan, B. B., Adinortey, M. B., Iheagwara, I. B., Amponsah, S. K., Seidu,

M. A., Appiah-Opong, R., & Asiedu-Gyekye, I. J. (2025). In vivo assessment of chronic, genotoxic, and reproductive toxicity of a combination of Termitomyces schimperi (Pat.) R. Heim (Lyophillacea) and kaolin. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 347, 1-11.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.119739

Teiko, P. N. D., Teiko, D. A., Seidu, A. M., Boachie, J., Darkwah, K. O., Botchway, F. A., Okyere, P., & Ephraim, R. K. D. (2025). Impact of Hemodialysis on Nutritional Indices in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.Integrated Health Research Journal.

Courses Taught

  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics I – Undergraduate
  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics II – Undergraduate
  • Physiology – Undergraduate
  • Research methods I – Undergraduate
  • Research methods II – Undergraduate

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

  • Welfare and Library Committee – Chair
  • Research Forum Committee – Media; Lead
  • Programme and Policy Committee – Member
  • Committee for Education and Policy Advocacy – Member

Personal Website / Profile Link

ORCiD Number: 0009-0008-9770-2135

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