Linda Aurelia Ofori

Theoretical and Applied Biology

About

Linda Aurelia Ofori holds a Doctorate in Molecular Bacteriology and Infection from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. She holds an M.Ed. Higher Education Pedagogy, MSc in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Science honours in Biological Sciences from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. Her expertise is in Microbiology, focusing on bacteria associated with food, water, animals, human infections, antimicrobial susceptibility, and resistance mechanisms. She is also interested in zoonotic diseases, food safety, and infection control.She has co-authored over 40 articles and one book Chapter in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work focuses on a comprehensive exploration of environmental hazards in agricultural systems, with a particular emphasis on heavy metals in food production and their ecological impacts. Their research delves into the metabolic characteristics of microbial metabolites derived from fermented foods, highlighting antibiotic resistance issues and their implications for public health. The study also examines external bacterial infections, particularly ocular infections, and evaluates their treatment patterns. Additionally, the researcher investigates the effects of wastewater on ecosystem functioning, including its impact on biodiversity and water quality. Their work extends to studies related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and MERS-CoV, emphasizing the importance of understanding these pathogens in combating global health challenges. Collaborations for healthcare management are also a focal point, addressing public health initiatives. The researcher's research underscores the critical role of microbial metabolites in both environmental processes and public health issues, providing insights into the complexities of food safety and disease control.

Research Themes

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Multivariate studies and heavy metal pollution in soil from gold mining area(2023)

Risk assessment of heavy metals concentration in cereals and legumes sold in the Tamale Aboabo market, Ghana(2022)

Determination of Heavy Metal Pollution in the Dankran River in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana(2022)

Antimicrobial Usage in Commercial and Domestic Poultry Farming in Two Communities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2021)

Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli from Broilers, Pigs, and Cattle in the Greater Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2021)

Carriage of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli among children in rural Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2023)

Prevalence, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli from Domestic Free-Range Poultry in Agogo, Ghana(2023)

Antimicrobial Resistance of Diarrheagenic E. coli in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2023)

In vitro properties of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria originating from Ghanaian indigenous fermented milk products(2021)

Probiotic potential of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus isolated from West African spontaneously fermented cereal and milk products(2020)

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance in Campylobacter spp. Isolated from Humans and Food-Producing Animals in West Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis(2022)

Salmonella enterica in farm environments in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2023)

Antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni in commercial and smallholder farm animals in the Asante Akim North Municipality of Ghana(2022)

Non-typhoidal Salmonella transmission reservoirs in sub-Saharan Africa: a genomic assessment from a One Health perspective(2025)

Antibiotic-Resistant Arcobacter spp. in commercial and smallholder farm animals in Asante Akim North Municipality, Ghana and Korogwe Town Council, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study(2023)

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Salmonella Species in Poultry Farm Environments in Ghana(2021)

Comparison of Complete Campylobacter fetus Genomes Derived from Public Repositories(2023)

Genomic Insights into the Diversity, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Zoonotic Potential of Campylobacter fetus Across Diverse Hosts and Geographies(2025)

Genomic insights into the diversity, antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic potential of Campylobacter fetus across diverse hosts and geographies(2025)

Microbial Load and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Khebab Sold on a University Campus and Its Environs in Ghana(2021)

Food safety knowledge and practices among raw meat handlers and the microbial content of raw meat sold at Kumasi Abattoir Butchery Shops in Kumasi, Ghana(2024)

Antibiotic Resistance Profile of E. coli Isolates from Lettuce, Poultry Manure, Irrigation Water, and Soil in Kumasi, Ghana(2024)

Clinical characteristics of external bacterial ocular and periocular infections and their antimicrobial treatment patterns among a Ghanaian ophthalmic population(2022)

Clinical Characteristics of External Ocular and Periocular Infections and Their Antimicrobial Treatment Patterns Among a Ghanaian Ophthalmic Population; A Multicenter Study(2022)

Assessment of sugarcane grown in wetlands polluted with wastewater(2018)

Painful Schwannoma of the Breast Completely Removed by a Vacuum-Assisted Device With Symptom Resolution(2008)

Molecular epidemiology and drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates from Northern Ghana(2021)

Research Collaborations for Enhanced Performance and Visibility of Women Scientists(2021)

Correction to: Research Collaborations for Enhanced Performance and Visibility of Women Scientists(2022)

Demographic and socio-economic factors affecting bed net ownership, usage, and malaria transmission among adult patients seeking healthcare in two Ghanaian urban cities(2024)

Demographic and socio-economic factors affecting bed net ownership, usage, and malaria transmission among adult patients seeking healthcare in two Ghanaian urban cities(2022)

Burden of respiratory viral infections among inmates of a Ghanaian prison(2019)

Microbiological profile of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women in Volta Region, Ghana(2021)

Vehicular Emission Levels and Risk Associated with Street Hawkers and Traffic Wardens in Some Selected Areas of Accra, Ghana(2023)

Correlations among biomarkers.(2008)

Modszer osszehasonlito vizsgalatok policiklusos aromas szenhidrogen (PAH) modellvegyuletek DNS adduktjainak meghatarozasara. (in Hungarian)(2012)

Validation of biomarkers: application to examples.(2008)

Investigation of the associations of smoking-related DNA damages with biomarkers in a human lung cancer population.(2013)

TP53 mutaciok es aromas DNS addukt szintek osszefuggesei tudorakban. (in Hungarian)(2012)

MYOCARDIAL DYNAMICS DURING DIRECT MECHANICAL VENTRICULAR ACTUATION OF THE FIBRILLATING HEART(2000)

MR mammography for axillary nodal staging of breast cancer: the individual role of morphological features, STIR T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted imaging(2016)

Veerkracht als basis voor analyse en evaluatie van natuurbeleidstrategieën(2018)

The Relationship between Haemoglobin Levels and Platelet Counts of Malaria Infected and Non-Infected Children in Offinso, Ghana(2020)

Characterization of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli From Domestic Free-Range Poultry In Agogo, Ghana(2022)

Scientific Exhibition(1991)

Study of Escherichia coli as a Cause of Diarrhoea in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2023)

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