Research title: Whole genome sequencing of foodborne bacteria isolated from poultry farms, exposed workers, and children under five in Cameroon.

Research type: Project

Project name: AMR2WGS

Funder: PHC Bantou

Principal investigator: Pr. Raspail Carrel FOUNOU  

Supervisor: Dr. Marissa HAENNI

Project support: Internship for two students in microbiology at ANSES in Lyon, France (Mrs. Cerynne Lisandra TCHOUNGA and Mr. Adrien NANA).

Research title: Harnessing whole genome sequencing to tackle biocide and carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa isolated from healthcare facilities in Cameroon.

Research type: Project

Project name: HospiCare 2

Funder: ARES

Principal investigator: Pr. Raspail Carrel FOUNOU  

Supervisor: Pr. Thiry Damien

Project support: PhD student in microbiology at the University of Liège (Mrs. Ange ATSAFACK ZOBOU).

Research title: Study of plasmid-mediated multidrug resistance among K.  pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa isolated from hospitalized patients, caregivers, hospital environments, and wastewater in two healthcare facilities in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mrs. ATSAFACK ZOBOU Ange Rameline 

Supervisor: Pr. CHOUKEM Simeon Pierre & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel.

Research title: Study of the clonal relatedness of multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from fish, fish farmers, and water in fish farms in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mrs. MELI MANFO Jannet-Vanèle 

Supervisor : Pr. ATEUDJIEU JEROME & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Genetic diversity of plasmid-mediated resistance of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from clinical samples in two healthcare facilities in Yaoundé.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mrs. KOUBISSAK MBENDE Frank Priscille 

Supervisor: Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel & Dr. NOUMEDEM Jaures.

Research title: Genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolated from frozen fish and exposed workers in four of Yaoundé’s markets.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. BEKE OMBOLO William Kevin Moudio

Supervisor: Pr. LEMOUFOUET Jules & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Isolation and characterization of lytic bacteriophages of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from environmental and hospital wastewater of Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. DUHAWE Nick Coriolan

Supervisor: Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel & Dr. TCHOUANGUEU Thibau Flaurant.

Research title: Study of plasmid-mediated resistance of multi-drug-resistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from laying hens, eggs, and poultry farmers in the west region of Cameroon.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. FABIAN ACHANGWI

Supervisor: Pr. WATCHO & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Isolation and characterization of lytic bacteriophages of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from environmental and hospital wastewater in Yaoundé city.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mrs. MIDAMI MBELEG Adeline Adelaïde 

Supervisor: Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel & Dr. TCHOUANGUEU Thibau Flaurant

Research title: Investigation of the association between blood glucose level and the fecal carriage of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae among type 2 diabetic patients at the Yaounde Central Hospital.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. NDITEMELOUNG Gauis

Supervisor: Pr. Njateng Guy Sedar Singor & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Ethnobotanical study and evaluation of antibacterial activity on Escherichia coli isolates isolated from diarrhea in immunocompromised children in the city of Yaoundé.

Research type: Pharmacist thesis project

Principal investigator: Mrs. TSOBGNI ZAPFACK Linda Rose

Supervisor: Pr. GATSING Donatien & Dr MAKEMTEU Junelle

Research title: Study of the prevalence and phenotypic characterization of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates isolated from diarrheal stools in children under five years of age in two reference hospitals in Chad. 

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. BRAHIM ALLAFOUZA Mardegue 

Supervisor: Pr. ASSAM ASSAM Jean Paul & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Study of Genetic Background of Plasmid-Mediated Resistance among Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative ESKAPEE Pathogens Isolated from Wound Samples of Two Hospitals in Yaoundé.

Research type: Master project

Principal investigator: Mr. ABENA Jerry Vladimir

Supervisor: Pr. CHOUKEM Simeon Pierre  & Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel

Research title: Genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in HIV-positive and non-HIV-positive children under five with gastroenteritis in the city of Yaoundé.

Research type: Pharmacist thesis project.

Principal investigator: Mr. KENFACK FOUANA RICHEL 

Supervisor: Pr. KOUANFACK CHARLES, Pr. FOUNOU ZANGUE Raspail Carrel & Dr. SIME TCHOUAMO ARIELLE ANNICK