Michael Frimpong, Ph.D.

Post-doctoral Visiting IRTA (APTI)

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Education:

Ph.D., Immunity and Infectious Diseases, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

B.Sc., Medical Laboratory Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

Languages Spoken: Twi
Portrait of Michael Frimpong, Ph.D.

Biography

Michael’s research is focused on using metagenomics to understand the pathogenesis of skin neglected tropical diseases, particularly Buruli ulcer and how that information can be used to improve treatment outcomes. He is also working on profiling the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in the respiratory tract of COVID-19 patients on ventilation.