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Kwarteng Lab @KwartengLab

Research lab of Prof. Alexander Kwarteng @alexkwart | CIFAR | Immunology | Infectious Diseases | Cancer | NTDs | Human Microbiome

Joined October 2018
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🚨 New Publication Alert from! Our latest study uncovers the overlooked fungal landscape of chronic wounds in people living with elephantiasis in Ghana. Most wounds had polymicrobial fungal communities 🔗 Read the full article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #Microbiome @DzidzorAyeke

Molecular Characterisation of Fungi Populations in the Chronic Wounds of Filarial Lymphedema...

Background and Aims Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and associated chronic wounds are of public health concern worldwide. Despite the significant burden of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and its associated...

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🚨New Publication Alert! In our latest paper, traditional healers (Akomfo) in Western 🇬🇭 see LF (gyepim/ duba) as spiritual, tailor cures, ease stigma, and work with clinics. Treating LF as an indigenous illness hints at new stigma fixes. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025…

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This is part of a larger study on the lived experiences of people living with lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Ghana, focusing on the roots of stigma and the development of cultural-sensitive interventions.
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🚨 New Publication Alert! In our latest review, we explore how geospatial technology can strengthen Ghana’s fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF). 📍 Better surveillance 📈 Risk prediction 📊 Smarter MDA monitoring Read the full paper here: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrac…
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ARNTD@arntd_org
6 Nov 2024
The @arntd_org, in partnership with the @COR_NTD, is gearing up for the Seventh Edition of the Small Grants Program (#SGP VII)! Read more: arntd.org/grants-funding/ #ARNTD #CORNTD #NTDResearch #USAID #2030NTDRoadmap #FundingOpportunity
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Arnold Abakah@ArnoldAbakah
2 Oct 2024
I want to formally express my sincerest gratitude to members of the @KwartengLab for the rigorous scientific training this past year! Thank you @alexkwart , @koblaatsu and X-less Priscy for the close mentorship! PS: These were from one of our many #fieldtrips to our study sites.
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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary
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Samuel Ahuno
@SamuelAhuno
23 Jun 2020
gave updates on early detection of breast cancer in Ghana with cfDNA project! Great collaborations b/n @PolakPaz and @KwartengLab thanks for joining!
Paz Polak@PolakPaz
23 Jun 2020
Excited to have joint lab meeting on cfDNA together with ⁦@alexkwart⁩ lab in Kumasi Ghana and led by our student Sam Ahuno
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Paz Polak@PolakPaz
23 Jun 2020
Excited to have joint lab meeting on cfDNA together with ⁦@alexkwart⁩ lab in Kumasi Ghana and led by our student Sam Ahuno
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CIFAR@CIFAR_News
9 Jan 2020
Alexander Kwarteng (@alexkwart): "CIFAR simply makes you special no matter who you are and where you come from." cifar.ca/next-gen/global-sch…
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CIFAR@CIFAR_News
9 Jan 2020
Alexander Kwarteng (@alexkwart) : « Le CIFAR vous permet de vous distinguer, peu importe qui vous êtes et d’où vous venez. » ow.ly/GKMU50xExta
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A new one from KwartengLab This study assessed the impact of Nutrition Support Programmes (NSP) on the health and nutrition status of HIV/AIDS patients in the Eastern Region of Ghana Enjoy reading! @alexkwart @DrCharlesApprey @SamuelAhuno @koblaatsu emerald.com/insight/content/…
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A Happy Super Duper Birthday to the boss & mentor Dr Alexander Kwarteng, @alexkwart. 🍻🎂🍷 to more years of success! From all of us @KwartengLab @SamuelAhuno @Asiedu06 @AGLOMASA @KiniPriscilla @koblaatsu
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TALES OF SECBILE KwartengLab tripped to Ahanta West for data collection for the study on secondary bacterial infections in lymphatic filariasis patients. #NTDs #Filariasis #LF @alexkwart @Asiedu06 @AGLOMASA @koblaatsu @KiniPriscilla
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Eight communities were visited in the endemic area, Ahanta West, for the second round of sampling. We had to get our car out of the mud to continue with work on the second day. Thanks to the men in the nearby village who came to help. #NTDs #Filariasis #LF
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The Kumasi chapter of the Ghana Science Association organised its 8th GSA Seminar & Presentations dubbed "Using Science, Technology & Innovation to Improve Quality Health Care Delivery in Ghana" on May 1, 2019. A.KwartengLab was well represented with 13 abstracts (3rd highest)!
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Representing the lab were researches spanning lymphatic filariasis to cancer, groundwater quality, human microbiota and microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR).
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Dr. Alexander Kwarteng, representing Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology won the prize for 3rd highest contributing author🎉. The award was received by the Head of Department, Prof. Antonia Tetteh on his behalf.
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Alexander Kwarteng@alexkwart
25 Apr 2019
It’s 6 months since @tandfonline published my article tandfonline.com/10.1080/2331…

Graduate students’ interest in immunology as a discipline

Interest and motivation significantly influence achievement; however, interest in immunology remains to be determined. Using a structured questionnaire, the current study assessed for the first tim...

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Team #KwartengLab tripped to the Ahanta West distract to continue with work on #LF_Stress. The endemic communities visit are Butre, Busua, Achowa, Dixcove and Cape Three Points, all in Ahanta West.
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At Dixcove and Busua, some pic the patients had to be attended to in their homes. Some of the patients showed improvements with morbidity management.
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Cape Three Points was the new entrant. The team met opinion leaders of the community, and then a talk with the community, on our mission. We were warmly welcomed. Some patients were also recruited and interviewed on the mental stress caused by the disease. #LF #BeatNTDs
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