Prof. Anthony Ablordey
BSc, PhD
HOD, Associate Professor
Email:
aablordey@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Phone:
0302940421
Roles
Senior Research Fellow Department of Bacteriology
Focus of Work
Molecular epidemiology of infectious diseases.
Development of rapid diagnostic tests.
Antimicrobial Resistance.
Current Projects
Development of LAMP based rapid test for the diagnosis of Buruli ulcer disease. (FIND) 2019-2921. Principal Investigator
Developing advanced genomics and bioinformatics skills and application to uncover route of transmission of Buruli ulcer in Africa. European and developing countries clinical trial partnership (EDCTP). 2020-2021. Co-investigator
Control, elimination and eradication of skin related neglected tropical diseases in Ghana. (Buruli ulcer, Leprosy and Yaws). Anesvad Foundation. 2018-2021. Co-investigator.
Molecular epidemiology and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of bacterial agents of diarrhoeal disease in Ghana. Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. August 2015- 2021. Co-Principal Investigator.
Molecular characterization of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Ghana. Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. 2015-2021. Co-Principal Investigator.
Improving experiences and outcomes for individuals with severe stigmatising skin diseases: Developing an integrated case finding and management intervention in Ghana. National Institute of Health Research, United Kingdom. Co-investigator