MS. MIRIAM TAGOE

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Ms. Miriam Tagoe is a dedicated academic and researcher with over seven years of experience in teaching, pharmaceutical microbiology research, and clinical herbal medicine practice. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Central University, where she contributes to curriculum development, student mentorship, and departmental leadership. She has served as Chief Invigilator and currently holds the role of Departmental Examination Officer, demonstrating her strong commitment to academic quality and institutional service.

Miriam holds a BSc in Herbal Medicine and an MPhil in Pharmaceutical Microbiology, and she is currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, anthelminthic activity, and the pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on COVID-19, helminth infections, and traditional medicine.

She is an active member of the academic community, serving as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Tropical Medicine and presenting at major conferences, including the 2024 IPSF AfRO Research-a-thon and the OWSD Ghana Chapter Conference. Through her teaching, research, and professional service, she continues to contribute meaningfully to pharmaceutical sciences and public health in Ghana.

Basic Information
Name: Ms. Miriam Tagoe
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Institutional Email: mtagoe@central.edu.gh
Office Location: Room SB201, Gadzekpo Block

Academic Qualifications/Education:

  • M.Phil. Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (2020)
  • B.Sc., Herbal Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2016)

Research Interests

  • Natural Drug Discovery,
  • Quality assessment of herbal products,
  • Anthelminthic and anthelminthic resistance properties of medicinal plants,
  • Antibacterial and antibacterial resistance properties of medicinal plants,
  • Antiplasmodial activity of medicinal plants

Publications

  • Korsah, S., Quartey, A.K., Konto, D., Apenteng, J.A., Nene, N., Nortey, D., Tagoe, M., Mintah, D.N., Barfour, A.F. and Baffour, P., (2026). COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE ON ANTICANCER HERBS: ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS, PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILES AND EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION. International Journal of Pharmacy & Integrated Health Sciences 7(1),p.85-126
  • Korsah, S., Nortey, N.N.D., Apenteng, J.A., Zoiku, F.K., Korsah, J., Tagoe, M., Mintah, D.N., Boamah-Danso, N.A., Perry, K. and Antwi, P., (2025). In vitro antiplasmodial activity of six plants against chloroquine-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Journal of Pharmacy, 5(1), pp.46-56. https://journals.iium.edu.my/ktn/index.php/jp/article/view/319
  • Korsah, S., Apenteng, J.A., Nortey, N.N.D., Tagoe, M., Adofo, P.B. and Owusu, F.W.A., (2025). Medicinal Plants with Antifilarial Activity: A Review. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL RESEARCH Учредители: Sciencedomain International, 26(2), pp.91-111.
  • Korsah, S., Apenteng, J.A., Kontoh, D., Nortey, N.N.D., Adofo, P.B., Tagoe, M. and Quartey, A.K., (2025). A Systematic Review of Medicinal Plants with Anti-Entamoeba histolytica Activity: Phytochemistry, Efficacy, and Clinical Potential. Future Integrative Medicine, 4(4), pp.240-249. https://www.xiahepublishing.com/m/2835-6357/FIM-2025-00019
  • Sarfo, A., Oteng-Boahen, K., Doe, P., Addy, B.S., Barfour, A.F., Tagoe, M. and Abotsi, W.K.M., (2025). Further studies on the anticonvulsant potential of extracts from Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn in a rat model of convulsion.

Awards and Recognitions

  • PhD funding award, Lafmaal Foundation and Wistem Ghana (2026)

Professional Memberships

  • Associate Member, Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists
  • Student Membership, American Society of Microbiology

Courses Taught

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology Theory/Practical – (Level 200) UG
  • Sterilization and Disinfection Theory/Practical- (Level 200) UG
  • Immunology and Sterile products Theory/Practical – (Level 300) UG
  • Natural Drug Product Evaluation Theory/Practical – (Level 300) UG
  • Ethnopharmacy – (Level 400) UG

Outreach and Engagement

  • School of Pharmacy, Ghana Pharmacy Students Association Drug Outreach
  • Committee Member, Central University Library Committee
  • Committee Member, Central University School of Pharmacy Whitecoat Committee
  • Committee Member, Central University School of Pharmacy Research Committee
  • Committee Member, Central University School of Pharmacy Experiential Committee

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

  • Chief Invigilator
  • Departmental Examination Officer

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