Dr. Isaac Yaw Massey was born on 16^th of March 1989 to Mr. Henry Kwadwo Massey and Mrs. Lucy Massey. Isaac had his basic education at Queen Egyimah International, Obuasi and secondary education at Opoku Ware School (Kumasi). He had his first degree from University for Development Studies (Ghana), second and terminal degree from Central South University, China. Isaac is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Allied Sciences, Catholic University of Ghana, located in Fiapre-Sunyani. His research focuses on Environmental Health, Reproductive Health and Communicable and Non-communicable Disease. He has expertise in laboratory and population research, and has published numerous articles.

Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DMed), Public Health and Preventive Medicine (MMed), Integrated Development Studies (BA)

University for Development Studies - Ghana, Central South University - China

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1. Massey Isaac Yaw, Osei Ernest, Ampon-Wireko Sabina, Asante Lydia Sarponmaa, Ayawine Alice, Kwang Emmanuel, Ojo Luke, Opoku Samuel Yaw. A review on the uptake, accumulation, impact and determinants of microcystins on intestinal health. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Research, 2023, 11(3), 1448-1473.

2. Massey Isaac Yaw, Peng Tangjian, Danping Cai, Yang Fei. Optimization of biodegradation characteristics of Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 against crude microcystin-LR using response surface methodology. Toxins, 2022, 14(4), 240. [SCI, IF 4.546]

3. Jiajia Zhang, Jia Wei, Isaac Yaw Massey, Tangjian Peng, Fei Yang. Immobilization of microbes for biodegradation of microcystins: A mini review. Toxins, 2022, 14, 573. [SCI, IF 4.546]

4. Ishmail Conteh, Junxia Yan, Kodzovi Sylvain Dovi, Ousman Bajinka, Isaac Yaw Massey, Bashiru Turay. Prevalence and associated influential factors of mental health problems among Chinese college students during different stages of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. Psychiatry Research Communications, 2022, 2(2022): 100082.

5. Kitila Lemessa Firaol, Petros Rahel Milkias, Jima Gebi Hussein, Desalegn Tewodros, Sorsa Abebe, Massey Isaac Yaw, Zhang Chengcheng, Yang Fei. Under-five mortality and associated factors in southeastern Ethiopia. Plos One, 2021, 16:e0257045. [SCI, IF 3.240]

6. Qin Wuming, Cao Linghui,  Massey Isaac Yaw. Role of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in cardiac fibrosis. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2021, 476(11): 4045-4059. [SCI, IF 3.396]

7. Abdullah Raed K, Massey Isaac Yaw, Liu Nenghui, Zhao Yuhao, Zeng Hong. The differences in characteristics of uterine leiomyomas and the diverse adverse pregnancy outcomes. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, doi: 10.1080/01443615.2020.1846020. [SCI, IF 1.246]

8. Wei Jia, Huang Feiyu, Feng Hai, Massey Isaac Yaw, Tezi Clara, Long Dingxin, Cao Yi, Luo Jiayou, Yang Fei. Characterization and mechanism of linearized-microcystinase involved in bacterial degradation of microcystins. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021, 12:646084. [SCI, IF 5.640]

9. Guo Jian, Wei Jia, Huang Feiyu, Massey Isaac Yaw, Luo Jiayou, Yang Fei. Optimization of microcystin biodegradation by bacterial community YFMCD4 using response surface method. Chemosphere, 2021, 274:129897. [SCI, IF 7.086]

10. Liu Wenya, Feng Hai, Zheng Shuilin, Xu Shuaishuai, Massey Isaac Yaw, Zhang Chengcheng, Wang Xiaoyan, Yang Fei. Pb toxicity on gut physiology and microbiota. Frontiers in Physiology, 2021, 12:574913. [SCI, IF 4.566]

11. Massey Isaac Yaw, Al Osman Muwaffak, Yang Fei. An overview on cyanobacterial blooms and toxins production: their occurrence and influencing factors. Toxin Reviews, 2020, 1-21. [SCI, IF: 2.851]

12. Massey Isaac Yaw, Wu Pian, Wei Jai, Luo Jiayou, Ping Ding, Wei Haiyan, Yang Fei. A mini-review on detection methods of microcystins. Toxins, 2020, 12(10), 641. [SCI, IF:3.531]

13. Massey Isaac Yaw, Yang Fei. A mini-review on microcystins and bacterial degradation. Toxins, 2020, 12(4), 268. [SCI,  IF:3.531]

14. Abdullah Raed K, Massey Isaac Yaw, Zhao Yuhao, Zeng Hong, Li Xun, Liu Nenghui, Zhang Weishe. Pregnancy-related leiomyoma growth and pregnancy complications in pregnant women after IVF. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2020, 13(5), 3513-3521. [SCI, IF: 0.166]

15. Yang Fei, Feng Hai, Massey Isaac Yaw, Huang Feiyu, Guo Jian, Zhang Xian. Genome-wide analysis reveals genetic potential for aromatic compounds biodegradation of sphingopyxis. BioMed Research International, 2020, 2020, 5849123. [SCI, IF: 2.276]

16. Alosman Muwaffak, Cao Linghui, Massey Isaac Yaw, Yang Fei. The lethal effects and determinants of microcystin-LR on heart: a mini-review. Toxin Reviews, 2020, 1-10. [SCI, IF: 2.851]

17. Abdalkareem Almhammd, Yan Ting Meng, Muwaffak Al Osman, Isaac Yaw Massey, Omar Smadi, Yang Luo. Study on Knowledge and Compliance of Standard Precautions among Intensive Care Units Nurses in Shaanxi Province, China. Journal of Nursing and Care, 2020, 9 (4): 506.

18. Yang Fei, Huang Feiyu, Feng Hai, Wei Jia, Massey Isaac Yaw, Liang Geyu, Zhang Fang, Yin Lihong, Kacew Sam, Zhang Xian, Pu Yuepu. A complete route for biodegradation of potentially carcinogenic cyanotoxin microcystin-LR in a novel indigenous bacterium. Water Research, 2020, 174, 115638. [SCI, IF: 9.13]

19. Xu Shuaishuai, Yi Xiping, Liu Wenya, Zhang Chengcheng, Massey Isaac Yaw, Fei Yang, Tian Li. A review of nephrotoxicity of microcystins. Toxins, 2020, 12(11), 693. [SCI, IF:3.531]

20. Zhou Wei, Ouyang Feiyun, Nergui Oyun-Erdene, Bangura Joseph Benjamin, Acheampong Kwabena, Massey Isaac Yaw, Xiao Shuiyuan. Child and adolescent mental health policy in low- and middle-income countries: Challenges and lessons for policy development and implementation. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020, 11, 50. [SCI, IF: 2.849]

21. Wei Jia, Xie Xian, Huang Feiyu, Xiang Lin, Wang Yin, Han Tongrui, Massey Isaac Yaw, Liang Geyu, Pu Yuepu, Yang Fei. Simultaneous Microcystis algicidal and microcystin synthesis inhibition by a red pigment prodigiosin. Environmental Pollution, 2020, 256, 113444. [SCI, IF: 6.792]

22. Zhang Chengcheng, Massey Isaac Yaw, Liu Yan, Huang Feiyu, Gao Ruihuan, Ding Ming, Xiang Lin, He Chuning, Wei Jia, Li Yunhui, Ge, Yuliang, Yang, Fei. Identification and characterization of a novel indigenous algicidal bacterium Chryseobacterium species against Microcystis aeruginosa. Journal of Toxicol and Environmental Health, Part A, 2019, 82(15), 845-853. [SCI, IF: 2.649]

23. Cao Linghui, Massey Isaac Yaw, Feng Hai, Yang Fei. A review of cardiovascular toxicity of microcystins. Toxins, 2019, 11(9), 507. [SCI, IF: 3.895]

24. Cao Linghui, Huang Feiyu, Massey Isaac Yaw, Wen Cong, Zheng Shuilin, Xu Shuaishuai, Fei Yang. Effects of microcystin-LR on the microstructure and inflammation-related factors of jejunum in mice. Toxins, 2019, 11(9), 482. [SCI, IF: 3.895]

25. Al Osman Muwaffak, Yang Fei, Massey Isaac Yaw. Exposure routes and health effects of heavy metals on children. Biometals, 2019, 32 (4), 563-573. [SCI, IF: 2.455]

26. Kamegni Boukem Robert, Wen Cong, Zheng Shuilin, Massey Isaac Yaw, Cao Linghui. Preliminary study on intestinal cytotoxicity of microcystin-LR. Open Journal of Nature Science, 2019, 7(3), 186-191.

27. Massey Isaac Yaw, Zhang Xian, Yang Fei. Importance of bacterial biodegradation and detoxification processes of microcystins for environmental health. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B, 2018, 21(6-8), 357-369. [SCI, IF: 6.333]

28. Massey Isaac Yaw, Yang Fei, Ding Zhen, Yang Shu, Guo Jian, Tezi Clara, Muwaffak Al-Osman, Kamegni Robert Boukem, Zeng Weiming. Exposure routes and health effects of microcystins on animals and humans: A mini-review. Toxicon, 2018, 151, 156-162. [SCI, IF: 2.352]

29. Yang Fei, Massey Isaac Yaw, Guo Jian, Yang Shu, Pu Yuepu, Zeng Weiming, Tan Hongzhuan. Microcystin-LR degradation utilizing a novel effective indigenous bacterial community YFMCD1 from Lake Taihu. Journal of Toxicol and Environmental Health Part A, 2018, 81(7), 184-193. [SCI, IF: 2.706]

30. Liu Pin, Wei Jia, Yang Kun, Massey Isaac Yaw, Guo Jian, Zhang Chengcheng, Yang Fei. Isolation, molecular identification and characterization of a unique toxic cyanobacterium Microcystis sp. found in Hunan Province, China. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A, 2018, 81(21), 1142-1149. [SCI, IF: 2.706]

31. Yang Fei, Guo Jian, Huang Feiyu, Massey Isaac Yaw, Huang Ruixue, Li Yunhui, Wen Cong, Ding Ping, Zeng Weiming, Liang Geyu. Removal of Microcystin-LR by a novel native effective bacterial community designated as YFMCD4 isolated from Lake Taihu. Toxins, 2018, 10(9), 363. [SCI, IF: 3.273]

32. Sha Tingting, Yin Xunqiang, Cheng Wenwei, Massey Isaac Yaw. Pregnancy-related complications and perinatal outcomes resulting from the transfer of cryopreserved versus fresh embryos in vitro fertilization: a meta-analysis. Fertility and Sterility, 2018, 109(2), 330-342. [SCI, IF: 4.803]

33. Massey Isaac Yaw, Yang Shu, Yang Fei. Microcystins treat human health. Journal of Precision Medicine and Public Health, 2017

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