Prof. Samuel Nana Osei Djarbeng
Designation
Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
Staff Grade
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Professor Samuel Osei-Djarbeng is a Ghanaian Pharmacist, and an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Microbiology). He holds a PhD in Health Bio-Science (Pharmacognosy and Microbiology) obtained from the University of East London, Stratford – London (UK). He also holds PGC in Research (MRes) fom the same University. Additionally, he has a Master of Philosophy degree in Pharmacy (MPharm - Pharmacognosy Option) and Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm [Hons.] which were obtained from KNUST, Ghana.

Prof. Osei-Djarbeng is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. He lectures and carries out research at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences where he was previously the head of Department.

Prof. Osei-Djarbeng has numerous skills in the field of Pharmacy and related areas. His research interests are in; investigation of the scientific basis for the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of diseases, especially infectious ones; isolation and characterization of active drug compounds in medicinal plants. He has expertise in the use of spectroscopic instruments such as Mass Spectroscopy (MS)/MALDI-ToF; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), UV-Visible spectroscopy, and chromatographic techniques. His other research interests are in Pharmacognosy (Phytochemistry and Natural Products); Analysis of Drugs, Food, Water; Cell Culture; Wound Healing; Anti-Quorum Sensing Activity; Anti-Oxidant Activities; and Social and General Pharmacy Practice.

Furthermore, Prof. Osei-Djarbeng is into product formulation and analysis. He formulates pharmaceutical (medicinal) products from both natural (plants, animals, mineral) and synthetic sources; food products; cosmetic and domestic products.

Prof. Osei-Djarbeng is devoted to helping young fellows who aspire to be in the health and other related sectors. He is a Christian, and is married with three (3) children.

  • PhD (UK);
  • MRes (PGC-Res) - UK;
  • MPharm (Ghana);
  • BPharm (Hons) - Ghana
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGh)
  • Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE)
  • Academia, Social and Research Pharmacists’ Association.
  • Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana.
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Pharmacognosy/Herbal Medicine
  • Phytochemistry/Natural Products Chemistry
  • Analysis of Drugs, Food and Water
  • Use of Spectroscopic Instruments (NMR, MS, HPLC, LC-MS, MALDI-ToF, etc) for Analysis
  • Products Formulation
  • Wound Healing
  • Anti-Quorum Sensing Activity
  • Anti-Biofilm Activity
  • Anti-Oxidant Activities
  • Cell Culture/Anti-cancer Research
  • General Pharmacy Practice
  • Social Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Pharmacognosy/Herbal Medicine
  • Phyto-Quality
  • Tableting and Encapsulation
  • Quality Control & Instrumentation
  • Drug Formulation
  • Social Pharmacy
  • First Aid
  • Specialist Marker (Examiner) for Edexcel, UK.
  • Member, Education Committee of Pharmacy Council, Ghana
  • Editorial Board Member for many Journals
  • Reviewer for Many Journals
  • International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST -2023) – By Kumasi Technical University, Ghana.
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare in Africa: Current and Future. By IQVIA Middle East and Africa.H 
  • How COVID-19 Affects Sense of Smell and Taste, and What to Know about Airborne Spread. By Natural Medicines.
  • Pesticide Analysis Using GC-Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer. By LC-GC ChromAcademy.
  • Coping with COVID-19: Remaining Productive and Safe in the Analytical Laboratory. By ChromaAcademy.
  • Top 20 Foods for Immune Health. By Virtual Dispensary (Fullscript)

Publications: Recent

  • Osei-Asante S., Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Okai C.A., Adjei V. and Owusu-Dapaah G. (2022). Quality of Labels of some Locally Manufactured Medicines in Ghana. Journal of Pharmaceutical research International. 34(61):23-29.
  • Osei-Asante S., Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Antwi E. and Owusu-Dapaah G. (2021) Medicine Sales by Itinerant Vendors at Lorry Stations – A Case Study at Kejetia Station in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Research, 8 (13): 436 – 443.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Oduro Kwarteng R., Osei-Asante S. and Owusu-Dapaah G. (2020) Comparative antimicrobial activities of ethanolic extracts of leaves, seed and stem bark of Mangifera indica (Mango). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(1): 1240-1243.
  • Amaning Danquah C., Osei-Djarbeng S., Appiah T., Duah Boakye Y. and Adu F. (2019) Combating Biofilm and Quorum Sensing: A New Strategy to Fight Infections. (Book Chapter). IntechOpen.
  • Ocansey B.K., Pesewu G.A., Codjoe F.S., Osei-Djarbeng S., Feglo P.K.  and Denning D.W. (2019). Estimated Burden of Serious Fungal Infections in Ghana. Journal of Fungi, 5(2), 38: 1-15.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N. (2017) Useful Side Effects of Some Medicines. Bioequiv & Bioavailab Int J, 1(3): 1-3.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N. (2017) Are We at the End of the Antimicrobial Era? ARC Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(1); 5-6.
  • Adu J.K., Amoah E., Ayensu I., Osei-Djarbeng S. and Jagri P. (2016) Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activities of the Stem Bark of Allanblackia parviflora Chev. (Clusiaceae). The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 5(6); 215-224.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Nyarko S., Osei-Asante S. and Owusu-Dapaah G. (2016). Absence of in-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of some Antimicrobial Herbal Preparations in the Ghanaian Market. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 5(5): 267-270.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Abubakari A., Okai C.A, Boateng R. and Pesewu G.A. (2016) Antimicrobial Potential of Some Local Spices Used in Ghanaian Meals. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 5(5): 692-700.  
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Osae-Akonnor P., Boateng R., Boakye-Kessie V.A., Offeh-Edusei M., Ocran E., Fynn C. and Adu-Amankwah J. (2016) Preparation of Ghanaian Dish ‘Fufu’ With Evaporated Milk. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(2): 48-51.
  • Abubakari A., Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Larbi J.A. and Frimpong E.H. (2016). Presence of Chlamydia Infection among asymptomatic Female Commercial Sex-workers (CSWs) in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 5(1): 342-349.  
  • Billah M.K., Pesewu G.A., Otu H., Olu-Taiwo M.A., Anim-Baidoo I., Dayie N.T.K.D. and Osei-Djarbeng S. (2015). In Vitro Antibacterial Activities of Cockroach Extracts against Selected Bacterial Pathogens. American Journal of Research Communication, 3(12): 78-94.
  • Pesewu G.A., Billah M.K., Adofo C., Kwang D., Olu-Taiwo M.A. and Osei-Djarbeng S. (2015). Antibacterial Activities of Millipedes Extracts against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). American International Journal of Contemporary Scientific Research, 2(10): 1-13.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Larbi G.O., Abdul-Rahman R., Osei-Asante S., Owusu-Antwi R. (2015). Household acquisition of medicines and disposal of expired and unused medicines at two suburbs (Bohyen and Kaase) in Kumasi – Ghana. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 4(8): 85-88.
  • Pesewu G.A., Boakye N.A., Norshie V., Adjei D.N., Olu-Taiwo M.A., Mills-Robertson F.C., Osei-Djarbeng S., Asmah R.H. and Ayeh-Kumi P.F. (2015). Bacteriological Assessment of Water Quality of Public Swimming Pools in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 7(2): 31-36.
  • Osei-Djarbeng S.N., Agyekum-Attobra E., Nkansah R., Solaga D., Osei-Asante S. and Owusu-Dapaah G. (2015). Medicinal Plants Constituting Anti-malarial Herbal Preparations in the Ghanaian Market. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 5(3): 153-162.