IRB Faculty
The Medical &
Scientific Research Directorate
Dr. Francis Samuel Codjoe
MSc., MPhil., Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer/ Medical Lab. Scientist
fscodjoe@chs.edu.gh | +233-243-510021 |
Education
• PhD in Medical Microbiology, Sheffield Hallam University, UK (2016)
• MPhil in Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana (2008)
• M.Sc., Pathological Science (Medical Microbiology), Sheffield Hallam University/University of Sheffield, UK (2004)
• Higher Diploma, Microbiological Laboratory Technology, Institute of Science Technology, UK (1990)
• Fellow of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Bacteriology (FWAPCMLS, MBac), W. Africa (2020).
• Chartered Scientist & Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (CSci FIBMS), UK (2017)
• Chartered Biologist and Member of the Society of Biology (CBiol MSB), UK (2004)
• Member of the British Society for Medical Mycology (BSMM), UK (1999)
• Fellow of the Ghana Association of Medical Lab. Scientists (FGAMLS), Ghana (1998)
• Member of the Institute of Science Technology (MIScT), UK (1990)
Board Certifications
Certified, Medical Lab Scientist by Allied Health Professions Council.
Research Interest
1. Carbapenem-resistant in Gram-negative bacilli from hospital environment.
2. ESBLs resistance in Gram-negatives
2. ESBLs resistance in Gram-negatives
3. Abdominal surgical site infections at the surgical wards.
4. Bacterial contamination of the air in surgical theatres.
Current projects
Membrane proteins and plasmid-related resistance in Gram-negative bacilli.
Selected Publications
1. Olu-Taiwo, M. A., Opintan, J. A., Codjoe, F. S. and Obeng Forson, A. (2020). Metallo-Beta-Lactamase-Producing Acinetobacter spp. From Clinical Isolates at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Ghana. BioMed Research International, (2020):1-8. Article ID 3852419.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3852419.
2. Codjoe FS, Brown CA, Smith TJ, Miller K, Donkor ES (2019). Genetic relatedness in carbapenem-resistant isolates from clinical specimens in Ghana using ERIC-PCR technique. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0222168. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222168. PMID: 31513633.
2. Codjoe FS, Brown CA, Smith TJ, Miller K, Donkor ES (2019). Genetic relatedness in carbapenem-resistant isolates from clinical specimens in Ghana using ERIC-PCR technique. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0222168. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222168. PMID: 31513633.
3. Codjoe FS, Donkor ES, Smith TJ, Miller K. (2019). Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli Pathogens from Hospitals in Ghana. Microbial Drug Resistance, 25 (10):1449-1457. Online: http://login.research4life.org/tacsgr1doi_org/10.1089/mdr.2018.0278. doi: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0278. PMID: 31237486.
4. Bright K. Ocansey, George A. Pesewu, Francis S. Codjoe, Samuel Osei-Djarbeng, Patrick K. Feglo and David W. Denning (2019) The burden of serious fungal infections in Ghana. Journal of Fungi, 5 (38):1-15. doi:10.3390/jof5020038.
5. Donkor ES and Codjoe FS. (2019) Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae: a therapeutic challenge in the 21st century. The Open Journal of Microbiology, 13: 94-100. doi: 10.2174/1874285801913010094.
6. Francis S. Codjoe and Eric S. Donkor. (2017) Carbapenem Resistance: A Review. Medical Sciences (Basel) 6(1), 1-28. doi:10.3390/medsci6010001. PMID: 29267233.
7. Duedu, K. O., Offei, G., Codjoe, F. S. and Donkor, E. S. (2017) Multi-drug resistant enteric bacterial pathogens in a psychiatric hospital in Ghana: implications for control of nosocomial infections. International Journal of Microbiology 2017: 1-6. ID 9509087. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9509087. PMID: 29038662.
8. George Antepim Pesewu, Jeffery N.Y.K. Agyei, Kwakye I. Gyimah, Michael A. Olu-Taiwo, Samuel Osei-Djarbeng, Francis S. Codjoe, Isaac Anim-Baidoo, Rebecca Steele-Dadzie and Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi. (2014) Bacteriological Assessment of the Quality of Raw-mixed Vegetable Salads Prepared and Sold by Street Food Vendors in Korle-Gonno, Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Health Science 2:560-566. doi: 10.17265/2328-7136/2014.11.006.
9. Kwamin, F., Nartey, N. O., Codjoe, F. S. and Newman, M. J. (2013) Distribution of Candida species among HIV-positive patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis in Accra, Ghana. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 7:041-045. PMID: 23324819.
10. Codjoe, F. S., Newman, M. J. and Enweronu-Laryea, C. (2009) Neonatal Infections: Is Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacilli part of the problem? Ghana Journal of Allied Health Sciences 3:15-29. (Published in January, 2009).
11. Leck, A. K., Hagan, M., Codjoe, F. S., et al. (2002) Aetiology of suppurative corneal ulcers in Ghana and South India, and epidemiology of fungal Keratitis. British Journal of Ophthalmology86:1211-1215. PMID: 12386069/PMC1771352.
11. Leck, A. K., Hagan, M., Codjoe, F. S., et al. (2002) Aetiology of suppurative corneal ulcers in Ghana and South India, and epidemiology of fungal Keratitis. British Journal of Ophthalmology86:1211-1215. PMID: 12386069/PMC1771352.