Dr. Beverly Egyir
Senior Research Fellow
Email:
begyir@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Phone:
+233208918099
Roles
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Bacteriology
Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences
Member, University of Ghana Emergency Response Team
Member, University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences Academic Board.
Focus of Work
Antimicrobial resistance of commonly isolated bacteria
Hospital and community acquired infections
Antimicrobial stewardship
Current Projects
Whole Genome Sequencing of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Africa–, SEQAFRICA Project (2020-Present). Funding Source: The Fleming Fund/Technical University of Denmark
Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Extended Spectrum beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria associated with Surgical Site Infections in a Military and Civilian Hospital in Ghana (2016-Present). Funding Source: Global Emerging Infections Surveillance (GEIS)