Amma Aboagyewa Larbi
The researcher's research agenda centers on several key areas: the study of antibiotic resistance mechanisms within bacterial systems, the role of the gut microbiota in health and disease, the development of immune response dynamics, advancements in antibody production, investigations into the COVID-19 pathogenesis, investigation of parasitic diseases, studies on insect symbiosis with bacteria, exploration of malarial pathology, examination of global health issues such as preeclampsia and childhood cancers, and contributions to vaccine development through immunoinformatics approaches. These themes collectively aim to advance understanding in bacterial resistance, immune system regulation, and public health solutions across diverse human health challenges.
Faculty Biography
Dr Amma Larbi holds a PhD in Immunology, an MSc in Clinical Microbiology and BSc in Biochemistry from KNUST. She conducted her Masters and PhD research at Noguchi memorial Institute for medical (NMIMR), University of Ghana, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA and Weill Cornell Medical School, Department of Infectious Diseases, NY, USA. She is a member of professional bodies such as Ghana Science Association, Ghana Immunological society, Organization for Women in Science for the developing world, BioStruct-Africa, International Society for Infectious diseases, and American Society of microbiology. Her research interests span broadly on host-pathogen interactions, immunology of infectious diseases, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and Genomics. Her current research is focused on the role of microbiome in NTDs as well as malaria genomics.
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Gut microbiota and health
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
Immune Response and Inflammation
Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Malaria Research and Control
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
Parasites and Host Interactions
Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
T-cell and B-cell Immunology
vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology