Charles Narh
@Chanakuser
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Research Fellow @Deakin @Unimelb @UnivofGh R&Ds-2-Trials #Diagnostics #Genomics #AMR for Global Health Impacts in #malaria #COVID #NTDs. Views my own!
Melbourne ๐ฆ๐บ Accra ๐ฌ๐ญ
Joined May 2012
Congratulations @gordon_awandare well deserved
Congratulations, Prof. Gordon Awandare! ๐ Weโre proud to celebrate our Founding Director, Prof. @gordon_awandare, who has been honoured with the 2025 Bailey K. Ashford Medal at this yearโs American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene @ASTMH Annual Meeting. The award
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Glad to see my first first-authored manuscript now preprinted on medRxiv! https://t.co/i8I0Cx9Mw0 The manuscript details SHIEDS, a student-led disease surveillance initiative at KNUST in July 2024. Huge thanks to @Chanakuser & @PaulKwadwoAddo ๐๐ป
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Background Student Health Initiatives for Enhanced Disease Surveillance (SHIEDS) is a student-driven program that aims to strengthen infectious disease surveillance and enhance healthy lifestyles...
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Today @acquah_maamekua had the chance to share in 12 minutes, 4 years of work. She presented with class and clarity. I'm proud of you and yes the sky is not enough. Follow her #illustrations on twitter for a glimpse into #WRC2025 . @WACCBIP_UG @UnivofGh @aba_amfo @Chanakuser
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Tremendous progress in Antimalarial Resistance surveillance in Ghana. Plenary talk by Prof. Nancy Quashie @UnivofGh @NMIMR_UG @WACCBIP_UG Great having you here in Melbourne.
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Announcing the latest version of MalariaGENโs world-leading malaria parasite data resource: Pf8! ๐ข In this release, youโll find: ๐ฆ 33,325 parasite whole genomes ๐ Samples from 122 different locations ๐๏ธ 56 years of data Read more: https://t.co/Yw87gyhyXL
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Containing 33,325 whole genomes of Plasmodium falciparum parasites from blood samples collected in 122 different locations across 56 years, Pf8 provides unprecedented opportunities to understand and...
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Today, I laid the foundation stone for the African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) building. Funded by @gatesfoundation , this project aims to establish state-of-the-art genomics and bioinformatics facilities at @cam_crid. #VectorGenomics
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Today, in light of World Malaria Day on April 25, we feature Dr Jasmin Akter who aims to combat the emerging threat of resistance to ACTs, which are the frontline treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Bangladesh. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://t.co/fIacBA8RaZ
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In recognition of World Malaria Day on April 25, we highlight our malaria researchers. Dr Charles Narh @Chanakuser, explores affordable diagnostic tools to detect drug-resistant malaria parasites in Africa. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://t.co/l50YOxAINd
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The first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai was dedicated to sustainable development and amplifying youth voices to promote peace. In 2012, the African Union named 3 March as Africa Environment and #WangariMaathaiDay to continue her legacy.
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โช๏ธ Dec 2022: Akwasi Frimpong became the first African to secure a top-6 finish at a Wintersport World Championships (4th). โช๏ธ Feb 2025: He becomes the first African to compete in five World Championships in sliding sports. Putting Ghana on the Wintersports map! ๐ฌ๐ญ๐
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God bless our Homeland, This is Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ
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BREAKING: #Tanzania declares a #Marburg virus outbreak with 1 confirmed case and 25 suspected in Kagera Region. @AfricaCDC is deploying 12 public health experts within 24 hours & committing $2M to support swift containment. More details: https://t.co/BbXvu3dj1Q
#AfricaResponds
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Kicking off 2025 with exciting news! @DrNiyo our postdoctoral researcher has been appointed as one of the new co-directors for @LSHTM_malaria Centre for the next 3-years. She will be the first Centre Director based at @mrcunitgambia ๐Dr. Oriero! More๐ https://t.co/Dwxt3pwR9R
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2025 brings fresh leadership to the Malaria Centre! ๐ Weโre thrilled to welcome 3๏ธโฃ new co-directors: ๐ @drbhargavirao ๐ @mjdelves ๐ @DrNiyo Together, their expertise will propel our mission to end malaria globally. ๐ Read more: https://t.co/PJHLNVpGCc
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My lab and that of @JianZengR are recruiting postocs to work on various stat gen projects. There are 3 positions advertised. Please check them out and share within your networks. Thanks! https://t.co/VkrSkh0zUG Closing Date is Feb 28, 2025.
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Multiple opportunities are available to engage in cutting-edge genomics research.
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๐ PATH applauds the first @WHO-prequalified diagnostic test for G6PD deficiencyโa critically needed tool that will enable accessible, effective treatment of P. vivax #malaria for millions of people. Press release โฉ https://t.co/yWDarzzfsy
#EndMalaria #Dx @PATHMalaria
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Congratulations to Prof. @gordon_awandare, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, on your re-appointment. #IntegriProcedamus
#TransformativeStudentExperience
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With support from the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research fund, @NMIMR_UG, in collaboration with @CamVetSchool, invites applications from interested persons for a 5-day intensive training on introduction to bacterial genomics workshop For details, visit: https://t.co/nqdp0RwNvF
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