James Kofi Dzandu, Ph.D.

James Kofi Dzandu, Ph.D.

Research Division
  • Program Management

Biography

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION, DEGREE, COMPLETION DATE, FIELD OF STUDY

-University of Ghana, Legon, 1972. Biochemistry

-Wayne State University, Detroit, 1980. Biochemistry

Personal Statement

-My research integrates fundamental scientific postulates of structure and function with clinical questions in trauma care paths and patient outcomes: from molecules to man.

Selected Appointments

-Assistant Professor of Pathology, Associate Director, DNA Identity Laboratories, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth Texas; signed off on more than 20,000 DNA test results.

Publications

-Over 40 publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Science; Journal of Biological Chemistry; Journal of Trauma; and Acute Care Surgery.

Contributions to Science

-Developed and refined techniques for improved protein detection and isolation adopted in proteomic research; elucidated protein phosphorylation abnormalities associated with disease.