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| == '''Early LIfe''' == | | == '''Personal Life''' == |
| Dr. '''Michael Danquah''' was born and raised in Ghana, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with First Class Honors from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He later pursued further education in the United States, obtaining a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
| | '''Michael Danquah''' is a Ghanaian born American Chemical Engineer and Pharmaceutical Scientist. He is a professor and chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chicago State University College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. |
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| == '''Personal Life''' == | | == '''Early LIfe and Education''' == |
| Dr'''. Michael'''’s personal life reflects his deep passion for leveraging technology to enhance education. He is the founder of several educational technology companies, including Bevinzey, RxCalculations, StudySocius, Brainaly, and Cleverposse. Each of these platforms reflects his commitment to improving learning experiences through innovation. His personal drive is evident in the way he balances his research and business ventures with a focus on making a lasting impact on students and professionals.
| | '''Danquah''' was born and raised in Accra, Ghana, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with First Class Honors from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He later pursued further education in the United States, obtaining a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center under the supervision of Ram I. Mahato. |
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| == '''Career''' == | | == '''Research''' == |
| Dr. '''Michael'''’s personal life reflects his deep passion for leveraging technology to enhance education. He is the founder of several educational technology companies, including Bevinzey, RxCalculations, StudySocius, Brainaly, and Cleverposse. Each of these platforms reflects his commitment to improving learning experiences through innovation. His personal drive is evident in the way he balances his research and business ventures with a focus on making a lasting impact on students and professionals. Like
| | '''Danquah''' has expertise in polymer chemistry, polymer characterization, molecular and cell biology, and pharmaceutics. His research includes the design and synthesis of biodegradable polymers for controlled drug and nucleic acid delivery and the development of nano-based combination therapies for cancer treatment. His groundbreaking work is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has been honored with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award. |
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| * Danquah M., [https://www.amazon.com/Pharmaceutical-Calculations-1001-Questions-Answers/dp/1545409919 Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers] (2017). CreateSpace,
| | == '''Educational Technology Innovations''' == |
| * Danquah M. (2017) Review of Handbook of Porphyrin Science with Application to Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, Biology and Medicine. Volume 40: Nanoorganization of Porphyrinoids. J. Nat. Prod. 80:1232-1232
| | '''Danquah''' is driven by his passion for improving education through technology. He has founded several educational technology companies that are transforming learning experiences for both students and educators. These include: |
| * Ibrahim Q., Patel R., Boamah E., Ajayi D., and Danquah M. (2017) Gene Expression Profiling of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells Treated with Afatinib. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 19:1-13
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| * Shah P., Djisam R., Damulira H., Aganze., and Danquah M. (2016) Embelin Inhibits Proliferation, Induces Apoptosis and Alters Gene Expression Profiles in Breast Cancer Cells. Pharmacological Reports 68:635-644
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| * Wen D., Danquah M., Chaudhary A.K., and Mahato R.I. (2015) Small Molecules Targeting microRNAfor Cancer Therapy. J Control Release 219:237-47 | | * [https://bevinzey.com/ '''Bevinzey''']: An AI-powered learning platform offering personalized educational experiences through cutting-edge algorithms, providing efficient learning tools such as summarization and question generation. |
| | * '''[https://rxcalculations.com/ RxCalculations]''': A trusted resource helping pharmacy students and professionals master pharmaceutical calculations, relied upon for both learning and certification purposes. |
| | * '''[https://studysocius.com/ StudySocius]''': A student productivity software designed to streamline academic tasks, incorporating features like smart task management, study planners, and collaboration tools. |
| | * '''[https://brainaly.com/ Brainaly]''': A gamification platform that integrates quizzes and virtual classrooms, promoting interactive learning experiences. |
| | * '''[https://cleverposse.com/ Cleverposse]''': A community-driven platform fostering connections among educators and learners, focusing on shared interests in education and professional development. |
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| * Boamah E., Ibrahim Q., Kwinji L., Patel R., Ajayi D., and Danquah M. (2015) EGFR Inhibitors inCombination with Cyclopamine as Chemotherapeutic Strategy for Treating Breast Cancer. Synergy 2:7-18
| | '''Danquah'''’s visionary work in educational technology reflects his commitment to improving learning outcomes and enhancing academic performance for students worldwide. |
| * Wen D., Chitkara D., Wu H., Danquah M., Patil R., Miller D.D., and Mahato R.I. (2014) LHRH-Conjugated Micelles for Targeted Delivery of Antiandrogen to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer. Pharmaceutical Research 31:2784-2795
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| * Danquah M. (2014) Polycarbonate Micelles for Cancer Therapy. Journal of Cancer Science and Therapy 6: 310 - 313.
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| * Danquah M., Fujiwara T., and Mahato R.I. (2013) Lactic Acid and Carbonate-based Crosslinked Polymeric Micelles for Drug Delivery. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry 51: 347-362
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| * Danquah M., and Mahato R.I. (Eds) Emerging Trends in Cell and Gene Therapy (2013). Springer, New York, NY.
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| * Chitkara D., Singh S., Kumar V., Danquah M., Behrman S.W., Kumar N., Mahato R.I. (2012) Micellar Delivery of Cyclopamine and Gefitinib for Treating Pancreatic Cancer. Molecular Pharmaceutics 9: 2350-2357.
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| * Mundra V., Danquah M., Li W., Miller D.D., and Mahato R.I. (2012) Formulation and characterization of polyester/polycarbonate nanoparticles for delivery of a novel microtubule destabilizing agent. Pharmaceutical Research 29: 3064-3074
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| == '''Social Media''' == | | == '''Social Media''' == |
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| [https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-danquah-92b9 '''Crunchbase Profile'''] | | [https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-danquah-92b9 '''Crunchbase Profile'''] |
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| | == '''See Also''' == |
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| | * '''[https://www.aacr.org American Association for Cancer Research]''' |
| | * '''[https://www.knust.edu.gh Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology]''' |
| | * [https://www.uky.edu/ University of Ketucky] |
| | * '''[https://www.uthsc.edu University of Tennessee Health Science Center]''' |
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