DR. FRANCIS ADDYSENIOR LECTURERDEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGYFACULTY OF BIOSCIENCENYANKPALA Campus
Background
Francis Addy holds a PhD in Natural Sciences, an MSc. in Biotechnology and a BSc. in Agriculture Technology. His specialty is molecular parasitology and parasite population genetics. Dr Addy is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology of the Faculty of Biosciences. He has over 10 years teaching experience in the university where he lecturers in courses such as animal biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, evolution, animal tissue culture and engineering, philosophy of science and science diplomacy at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Dr Addy serves as external examiner for postgraduate programmes in sister universities in Ghana. In his research experience, he has over 20 refereed journal article publications and several abstract contributions in local and international scientific conferences. He has led and collaborated with other researchers on many projects in parasitology and microbiology. He is a member of the DFG funded research consortium, Cystic Echinococcosis in sub-Saharan Africa Research initiative (CESSARi) where he is currently the local principal investigator (West Africa lead) of the project, transmission ecology and risk factors of cystic echinococcosis in sub-Saharan Africa. He is also investigating anthelmintic resistance in liver flukes of cattle in Ghana under the funding of the International Foundation for Science (IFS). Dr Addy’s current professional tagline is one-health assessment of parasitic helminth populations in urban and unique ecological settings. He aspires to characterize the genetic diversity and population structure of important parasitic helminths affecting animals and humans, develop molecular diagnostic tools for parasitic helminth infections and influence policy and practices in parasitic helminths infection management and control. Dr Addy had served in various capacities in the university including, graduate programmes coordinator, research and grant support unit coordinator, chief editor of the Bioscience Newsletter, departmental quality assurance officer and Third Trimester Field Practical Programme Coordinator. He is the Honourary National Secretary of the Ghana Science Association (GSA) and a member of the West African Research Association (WARA).
Hudu, A. R., Addy, F., Mahunu, G. K., Abubakari, A.-H. and Opoku, N. (2024). Zearalenone contamination in maize, its associated producing fungi, control strategies, and legislation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Food Science and Nutrition: DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4125
Addy, F., Adu-Bonsu, G., Akurigo, C. A., Abukari, I., Suleman, H. and Quaye, L. (2023). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in pigs: A preliminary study in Tolon and Kumbungu Districts, Ghana. Journal of Parasitology Research: 1308329. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1308329
Adzitey, F., Yussif, S., Ayamga, R., Zuberu, S., Addy, F., Adu-Bonsu, G., Huda, N. and Kobun, R. (2022). Antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli recovered from milk and related samples. Microorganisms 10: 1335. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10071335
Kichana, E., Addy, F. and Dufailu, O. A. (2022). Genetic characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from household water sources in northern Ghana. Journal of Water and Health 20: 770. https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2022.197
Aschenborn, J., Schneider, C., Addy, F., Aschenborn, O., Kern, P., Romig, T., Deplazes, P. and Wassermann, M. (2022). Cystic echinococcosis of ruminant livestock in Namibia. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 31: 100727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100727
Addy, F., Adu-Bonsu, G., Dickson, A. E., Dankwa, D., Aryee, R., Dufailu, O. A., Romig, T. and Wassermann, M. (2022). Prevalence and genetic variance of Taenia hydatigena in Goats and Sheep from northern Ghana: preliminary data on a globally neglected livestock parasite. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 30: 100711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100711
Anane, A., Dufailu, O. A. and Addy, F. (2022). Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum prevalence and genetic variance of A. galli in rural chicken from the Northern Region, Ghana. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 29: 100692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100692
Dufailu, O. A. Yaqub, M. O. Owusu-Kwarteng, J. and Addy, F. (2021). Prevalence and characteristics of Listeria species from selected African countries. Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines 7:26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-021-00151-5
Addy, F., Narh, J. K., Adjei, K. K. and Adu-Bonsu, G. (2021). Dicrocoelium spp. in cattle from Wa, Ghana: prevalence and phylogeny based on 28S rRNA. Parasitology Research 120: 1499–1504. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07085-z
Addy, F., Boafo, K. F., Yakubu, A. B., Aryee, T. K., Narh, J. K., Adjei, K. K. and Adu-Bonsu, G. (2021). Taenia hydatigena in goat and sheep in Ghana: a cross-sectional abattoir survey in Northern and Upper West Regions. Journal of Parasitic Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01331-4
Banda, F., Sikasunge, C., Addy, F., Wassermann, M., Mackenstedt, U., Kern, P., Daugschies, A., Mulinge, E. and Romig, T. (2020). Echinococcus ortleppi and Echinococcus canadensis G6/7 affect domestic animals in western Zambia. Acta Tropica 211: 105648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105648
Addy, F., Gyan, K., Arhin, E. and Wassermann, M. (2020). Prevalence of bovine fasciolosis from the Bolgatanga abattoir, Ghana. Scientific African 8: e00469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00469
Mulinge, E., Odongo, D., Magambo, J., Njenga, S., Zeyhle, E., Mbae, C., Kagendo, D., Addy, F., Ebi, D., Wassermann, M., Kern, P. and Romig, T. (2020). Diversity of Taenia/Hydatigera (Cestoda: Taeniidae) in domestic dogs in Kenya. Parasitology Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-020-06793-2
Addy, F., Maseko, E. and Dufailu, O. (2020). Abattoir-based prevalence and distribution of porcine cysticercosis (PCC) in northern Ghana inferred from Kumasi abattoir. Ghana Journal of Science, Technology and Development 7: 82–89. https://doi.org/10.47881/224.967x
Terefe Y., Addy F., Alemu S., Mackenstedt U., Romig T, Wassermann M. (2019). Genetic characterization of Echinococcus species in eastern Ethiopia. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 17: 100302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2019.100302
Aghayana, S., Gevorgianb, H., Ebi, D., Atoyan, H. A., Addy, F., Mackenstedt, U., Romig, T. and Wassermann, M. (2019). Fasciola spp. in Armenia: genetic diversity in a global context. Veterinary Parasitology 268: 21–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2019.02.009
Addy, F., Romig, T. and Wassermann, M. (2018). Molecular characterisation of Fasciola gigantica from Ghana. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 14: 106–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2018.09.009
Mulinge, E., Magambo, J., Odongo, D., Njenga, S., Zeyhle, E., Mbae, C., Kagendo, D., Addy, F., Ebi, D., Wassermann, M., Kern, P. and Romig, T. (2018). Molecular characterization of Echinococcus species in dogs from four regions of Kenya. Veterinary Parasitology 255: 49–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.03.029
Addy, F., Wassermann, M., Kagendo, D., Ebi, D., Zeyhle, E., Elmahdi, I. E., Umhang, G., Casulli, A., Harandi, M. F., Aschenborn, O., Kern, P., Mackenstedt, U. and Romig, T. (2017). Genetic differentiation of the G6/7 cluster of Echinococcus canadensis based on mitochondrial marker genes. International Journal for Parasitology 47: 923–931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2017.06.003
Addy, F., Wassermann, M., Banda, F., Mbaya, H., Aschenborn, J., Aschenborn, O., Koskei, P., Umhang, G., de la Rue, M., Elmahdi, I. E., Mackenstedt, U., Kern, P. and Romig, T. (2017). Genetic polymorphism and population structure of Echinococcus ortleppi. Parasitology, 144: 450–458. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182016001840
Alenyorege, B., Addy, F., Saeed, A. I. and Zakari A. S. K. (2015). Options for effective management of helminth infection in rural poultry fed with termites in Ghana. Journal of Animal Production Advances 5: 801–806. DOI: 10.5455/japa.20151118111601
Addy, F., Alakonya, A., Wamae, N., Magambo, J., Mbae, C., Mulinge, E., Zeyhle, E., Wassermann, M., Kern, P. and Romig, T. (2012). Prevalence and diversity of cystic echinococcosis in livestock in Maasailand, Kenya. Parasitology Research 111: 2289–2294. DOI 10.1007/s00436-012-3082-8
