Mr. Silas Adjei-Gyamfi | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award

Auckland University of Technology | New Zealand.

Author Profile

🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Silas Adjei–Gyamfi began his academic journey with a profound interest in microbiology and infectious diseases, laying a strong foundation in biomedical science. His early studies were marked by academic excellence and scientific curiosity, leading him to pursue specialized training in pathogen biology, clinical microbiology, and molecular epidemiology.

💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi has consistently bridged the gap between theory and practice, applying his scientific expertise in a variety of clinical, research, and public health settings. His roles have included positions in academic laboratories, national health institutes, and international health organizations, where he has contributed to infectious disease diagnostics, control, and policy formulation.

🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A core focus of Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi’s career has been on infectious disease surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention. His contributions span several critical areas:

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiling
Zoonotic disease transmission patterns
Viral genomics and molecular typing
Outbreak response and field epidemiology

He is recognized for implementing innovative diagnostic technologies, such as real-time PCR, serological assays, and pathogen genome sequencing, to improve early detection and containment of outbreaks.

🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi’s research and leadership have directly influenced public health responses to infectious disease threats in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. He has played instrumental roles in cross-border health initiatives, community-level disease education, and data-driven decision-making in epidemic control.

🏆RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi has successfully secured competitive research funding from national and international agencies, including:

World Health Organization (WHO) initiatives
Global Fund-supported projects
National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborations
Africa CDC and regional grants

These funds have supported capacity-building in diagnostics, community surveillance programs, and field research into infectious disease ecology.

🦠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking forward, Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi aims to build sustainable health research systems in low-resource settings. His future initiatives include:

Establishing infectious disease reference centers
Developing AI-driven surveillance platforms
Training young scientists in Africa in biosecurity and epidemiology

🌟A VISIONARY IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Mr. Silas Adjei–Gyamfi embodies the spirit of innovation, resilience, and service in the infectious disease field. With a career marked by scientific integrity, collaborative leadership, and community-centered approaches, he continues to shape health outcomes at local and global levels.

📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, Silas; Asirifi, Abigail; Asobuno, Clotilda; Korang, Felix Kwame
Year: 2025
Journal: PLoS ONE

Risk factors for anaemia among pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Upper East Region, Ghana

Authors: Asobuno, C.; Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Aabebe, F.G.; Hammond, J.; Taikeophithoun, C.; Amunah, N.; Aoki, T.; Aiga, H.
Year: 2024
Journal: PLoS ONE

Anaemia at 36 weeks of pregnancy: Prevalence and determinants among antenatal women attending peri-urban facilities in a developing country, Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Asirifi, A.; Peprah, W.; Abbey, D.A.; Hamenoo, K.W.; Zakaria, M.S.; Mohammed, O.; Aryee, P.A.
Year: 2024
Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

Maternal anaemia and polycythaemia during pregnancy and risk of inappropriate birthweight for gestational age babies: A retrospective cohort study in the northern belt of Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Zakaria, M.S.; Asirifi, A.; Sulley, I.; Ibrahim, M.A.; Aryee, P.A.
Year: 2024
Journal: BMJ Open

Prevalence and associated risk factors of preterm and post-term births in Northern Ghana: A retrospective study in Savelugu Municipality

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Asirifi, A.; Aiga, H.
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Guilin Medical University | China.

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🎓Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaotian Xu obtained his Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from China Pharmaceutical University in 2017, building on his strong foundation with a B.Sc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the same institution in 2012. His academic journey has been dedicated to exploring the therapeutic potential of traditional medicine through modern scientific approaches.

💼Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaotian Xu has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University since 2021, where he focuses on research and education in pharmaceutical sciences. Prior to this, he worked as a Lecturer at the same institution from 2017 to 2021, contributing to academic development and advancing research in traditional medicine and pharmacology.

📚Academic Contributions

Dr. Xu has published multiple high-impact research articles in Journal of Functional Foods, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Cell Death & Disease, focusing on anti-inflammatory compounds and cancer treatment.

🧑‍🔬Technical Skills

Dr. Xiaotian Xu possesses extensive expertise in natural product extraction and analysis, utilizing advanced techniques to isolate bioactive compounds. His proficiency in molecular pharmacology and cell culture & bioassays enables him to investigate drug mechanisms at the cellular level. Additionally, he specializes in animal disease models for evaluating therapeutic efficacy and applies data analysis & bioinformatics to interpret complex biological data, driving innovative research in pharmaceutical sciences.

📚Teaching Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaotian Xu is actively involved in teaching Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he bridges classical knowledge with modern scientific principles. He also lectures on Drug Discovery and Development, guiding students through the processes of identifying and formulating new therapeutic agents. Additionally, he teaches Advanced Research Methods, equipping students with essential skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing to enhance their research capabilities.

🏆Awards and Honors

NSFC Grant Recipient (2024) for research on durian shell polysaccharides in inflammatory bowel disease

Chinese Patent Holder (2021) for a novel extraction method of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde

🔬Research Interests

Natural compounds in inflammatory disease treatment

Cancer stem cell suppression & ferroptosis

Pharmacological mechanisms of traditional medicine

📑Notable Publications

“Deep learning-based discovery of compounds for blood pressure lowering effects”

Authors: Li, R.; Wu, T.; Xu, X.; Duan, X.; Wang, Y.
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Reports

“p-Hydroxy benzaldehyde, a phenolic compound from Nostoc commune, ameliorates DSS-induced colitis against oxidative stress via the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO-1/NF-κB/AP-1 pathway”

Authors: Liu, M.; Guan, G.; Wang, Y.; Duan, X.; Xu, X.
Year: 2024
Journal: Phytomedicine

“Passion fruit peel fermentation extract and its active component kaempferol alleviate constipation and hemorrhoids in mice by downregulating ESR1 and PI3K/Akt pathways”

Authors: Xu, X.; Li, X.; Wei, X.; Duan, X.; Wang, Y.
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Functional Foods

“Characteristics and Influence Factors of Pb(II) Adsorption by Graphene Oxide-Montmorillonite Composite”

Authors: Zhifang, Z.; Xiaotian, X.; Dongxia, L.; Jinlin, C.; Jiyi, Z.
Year: 2024
Journal: Chemistry and Biodiversity

“p-Hydroxy benzaldehyde attenuates intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction caused by colitis via activating the HNF-1β/SLC26A3 pathway”

Authors: Liu, M.; Wang, Y.; Xu, X.; Zhu, Y.; Duan, X.
Year: 2024
Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology