Richard Njouom | Microbiology | Top Researcher Award

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Prof Richard Njouom | Microbiology |  Top Researcher Award

Head Virology Department at  Centre Pasteur du Cameroun

Dr. Richard Njouom is a distinguished virologist from Cameroon, currently serving as the Head of the Virology Department at the Centre Pasteur of Cameroon. With a Ph.D. and HDR in Virology from the University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France, Dr. Njouom has garnered extensive expertise and experience in his field.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

  • PhD and HDR in Virology
  • 🎓 2013: HDR, University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France
  • 🎓 2003: Ph.D., University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France
  • 🎓 1999: DEA in Virology, University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France
  • 🎓 1995: DEA in Biochemistry, University of Yaounde, Cameroon
  • 🎓 1994: Master in Biochemistry, University of Yaounde, Cameroon
  • 🎓 1992: Bachelor in Biochemistry, University of Yaounde, Cameroon

Short Course Training:

  • 📚 2015: 2nd annual Short Course in Medical Virology, Institut of Human Virology, Baltimore, USA
  • 📚 2008: Surveillance, Alert and Investigation of epidemics, Institut Pasteur of Paris, France
  • 📚 2007: Diagnosis and Epidemiology of respiratory viruses, HKU Pasteur Research Centre, Hong Kong
  • 📚 2006: Systematic Virology, Pasteur Institute of Paris, France

Work Experience:

  • 🎓 Teaching: Lecturer of virology and molecular biology
  • 🏫 Since 2001: Lecturer at the technician school of the Centre Pasteur of Cameroon
  • 🏫 Since 2009: Lecturer at the University of Ngaoundere and Catholic University of Central Africa in Cameroon
  • 📚 Supervision: Overseeing numerous research projects and theses
  • 🏥 Public Health: Supervision of diagnostic and patient follow-up for various viruses
  • 🧪 Research: Diverse research focusing on viral diversity, prevalence, and transmission dynamics
  • 👨‍💼 Management: Head of the Virology Department at the Centre Pasteur of Cameroon

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Richard Njouom’s research focus spans across diverse areas of virology, with a particular emphasis on viral epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and molecular characterization. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of various viral infections in Cameroon and beyond, including hepatitis E virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), hepatitis C virus, monkeypox virus, and Rift Valley fever virus. 🦠 His work encompasses genomic surveillance, molecular characterization, and epidemiological investigations, shedding light on the circulation patterns, genetic diversity, and associated factors of these viruses. Dr. Njouom’s research provides crucial insights for public health interventions and disease management strategies in the region.

citations:

  • Citations: 6,925
  • Documents: 5,887
  • h-index: 33

Publications Top Notes

  1. Concurrent Clade I and Clade II Monkeypox Virus Circulation, Cameroon, 1979-2022 Authors: Djuicy, D.D., Sadeuh-Mba, S.A., Bilounga, C.N., …, Kazanji, M., Njouom, R. Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2024, 30(3), pp. 432–443
  2. Hepatitis E virus infections among patients with acute febrile jaundice in two regions of Cameroon: First molecular characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 4 Authors: Modiyinji, A.F., Tankeu, L.T.A., Monamele, C.G., …, Mirdad, K., Njouom, R. Journal: PLoS ONE, 2024, 19(2 February), e0298723
  3. High seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 among healthcare workers in Yaoundé, Cameroon after the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic and associated factors Authors: Tejiokem, M.C., Abessolo, H.A., Nkodo, J.M., …, Njouom, R., Richard, V. Journal: Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses, 2024, 18(2), e13239
  4. Global epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in dialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Authors: Kenfack-Momo, R., Ngounoue, M.D., Kenmoe, S., …, Ndip, L., Njouom, R. Journal: PLoS ONE, 2024, 19(2 February), e0284169
  5. First detection of Rift Valley fever virus antibodies in non-human primates in Cameroon Authors: Ebogo-Belobo, J.T., Sadeuh-Mba, S.A., Chavely, G.M., …, Mbacham, W.F., Njouom, R. Journal: Journal of Medical Primatology, 2024, 53(1), e12687
  6. Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 reveals highest severity and mortality of delta over other variants: evidence from Cameroon Authors: Fokam, J., Essomba, R.G., Njouom, R., …, Dir, A.N., Eboumbou, C. Journal: Scientific Reports, 2023, 13(1), 21654

Ghadeer Mohammed Alkhedir | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Ghadeer Mohammed Alkhedir |  Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Sudan – Atbara at  University of Khartoum, Sudan

Ghadeer Mohammed Alkhedir Ahmed is a passionate biotechnologist and molecular biologist with six years of experience in conducting research at both cellular and molecular levels. She currently holds the position of Lecturer at Khartoum University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Botany, where she assumed responsibility for teaching lectures, administering and grading examinations, and assisting students with academic challenges. Ghadeer is actively involved in related administrative tasks.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

  • 🎓 MSc in Microbial Ecology, Tottori University, Japan (2017-2019)
  • 🎓 BSc in Agriculture (Biotechnology), University of Khartoum, Sudan (2010-2015)

Professional Experience:

  • 🎙️ Lecturer at Khartoum University – Faculty of Agriculture, Sudan (2022-present)
  • 📚 Teaching Assistant at Khartoum University – Faculty of Agriculture, Sudan (2021-2022)

Skills:

  • 🔬 Molecular Biology Techniques
  • 🧫 Microbial Testing and Culture Techniques
  • 🧬 DNA Extraction, PCR Running, Sequencing
  • 🌿 Botanical Experimentation
  • 🌡️ Plant Physiology Measurement
  • 🦠 Microbial Isolation and Propagation
  • 🧪 Aseptic Techniques
  • 📊 Metagenomic Data Analysis

Certificates:

  • 🏆 Best Academic Performance Award (Agriculture Faculty, Khartoum University, 2015)
  • 🎓 Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship (2017)
  • 📜 CITI Japan Program Certification (2017)

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ghadeer Alkhedir Ahmed’s research journey encompasses a diverse range of studies. Her Bachelor’s thesis (2015) delved into the isolation and characterization of bacterial strains, exploring their proficiency in degrading gasoline—an endeavor vital for environmental sustainability. In her M.Sc. research (2019), she focused on the fungal communities in the rhizosphere and endosphere of the desert shrub, Encelia farinosa, investigating their responses to drought stress. Her ongoing work involves metagenomic analysis of the fungal community within the desert shrub, employing Next Generation Sequencing—a crucial step towards understanding microbial ecosystems in arid environments. 🌱🦠🚗

 

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