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Dr. Enoch Aninagyei

Dr Enoch Aninagyei
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I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho, Ghana. I hold a PhD in Parasitology from the University of Cape Coast and both an MPhil in Clinical Microbiology and BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. My research focuses on malaria epidemiology, molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases, parasite biochemistry, antimicrobial resistance and host–pathogen interactions, particularly the molecular and immunological mechanisms of Plasmodium falciparum infections and malaria pharmacogenetics. My work integrates molecular biology, clinical microbiology and epidemiology to improve infectious disease surveillance and develop innovative diagnostic tools for resource-limited settings.

I have expertise in advanced biomedical and molecular laboratory techniques, including PCR, gene sequencing, flow cytometry and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). I have published widely in reputable international journals and serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS One and BMC Infectious Diseases, in addition to reviewing for several international journals. I have gained international research exposure through specialized training at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Tokyo, Japan), Universal Pathology Laboratory (Durban, South Africa), the Centre for Vaccines and Immunology (Johannesburg, South Africa), and the Malaria Genome Laboratory at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (Hinxton, United Kingdom).

I  have supervised over 30 undergraduate students, 12 MPhil students and 5 PhD students at UHAS and the University of Cape Coast. I also promote innovation and entrepreneurship, coordinating the NEIP Adwumawura Training Project and supporting student innovation through the UGBS THINK Ghana Network. I currently serve as a Principal Investigator for the laboratory trial of the Lollisponge saliva-based diagnostic device for infectious disease detection, funded by Copan Italia, with research aimed at advancing non-invasive diagnostics and translational approaches for infectious diseases in low-resource settings.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6489-167X

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JM6g2j4AAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Enoch-Aninagyei?ev=hdr_xprf

Senior Lecturer
School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences
English, British
Biomedical Sciences
Senior Member (Academic)

Parasitology; Clinical Microbiology; Molecular Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases; Malaria Molecular Biology And Pharmacogenetics; Molecular Diagnostics; Antimicrobial Resistance.

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology

Education Type
Diploma
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Program
Medical Laboratory Sciences

Education Type
Degrees
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Program
Clinical Microbiology

Education Type
Continuing Education / Other Certifications
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Program
Parasitology

Education Type
Degrees
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Evaluation Of Lollisponge Saliva-Based Diagnostic Device For Infectious Disease Detection

Project Role
PI
Funder
Copan, Italia
Amount
10,000 Euros
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Neip Adwumawura Training Project

Project Role
Project Coordinator
Funder
NEIP
Amount
100,000.00 Ghana cedis
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Climate Resilient Smart Enterprenuership

Project Role
PI
Funder
UG African Climate Collaborative
Amount
5000 USD
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Consultant

Project Summary
The Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC) project, implemented by the University of Ghana in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aims to empower young people in West Africa to drive climate-resilient development, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable green economic growth. The project focuses on strengthening climate innovation hubs, building the capacity of facilitators and entrepreneurs, and promoting climate-smart entrepreneurship through training, mentorship, and incubation support. It also fosters collaboration among universities, innovation hubs, and ecosystem actors to accelerate the development of green enterprises and sustainable solutions to climate challenges.
Client / Org
Africa Climate Collaborative, University of Ghana
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Congress Of The European Society Of Clinical Microbiology And Infectious Diseases (Escmid)

Role / Position
Presenter
Event Name
Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
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Africa Climate Collaborative Mentoring And Coaching Conference

Role / Position
Pitcher
Event Name
Africa Climate Collaborative Mentoring and Coaching Conference
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