Cornelia Appiah-Kwarteng
@corneliaappiah-kwart
I investigate veterinary parasites, zoonotic disease, and One Health solutions through research and teaching at the University of Ghana.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I'm a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Ghana's School of Veterinary Medicine, where I investigate veterinary parasitology, zoonotic disease, and One Health challenges.
My work includes developing detection systems for Toxoplasma gondii infection in chickens, studying drug-resistant bacteria in Ghanaian communities, and examining helminths in grasscutters, livestock, and humans.
I've contributed to research on malaria-vector diversity and insecticide resistance, foodborne antimicrobial resistance, and animal health across Ghana, Japan, and international collaborations. I also teach and support practical veterinary training and student research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lecturer/Researcher
University of Ghana
Nov 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Lecturer and researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghana, since November 2020.
Teaching Assistant
Gifu University
Apr 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Prepared samples for practical lessons of veterinary students at Gifu University.
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Ghana
Aug 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted in laboratory practical demonstrations and supervision, helped final year students with dissertations, and supported the Head of Department in research and administrative duties.
Internship (Research Assistant)
Forestry Research Institute of Ghana
May 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted field data collection, data entry, and questionnaire administration in the Entomology Department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gifu University
PhD, Veterinary Parasitological Diseases
2016 - 2020
PhD in Veterinary Parasitological Diseases from Gifu University, Japan, from April 2016 to March 2020.
University of Ghana
BSc, Zoology/Psychology
2008 - 2013
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
BSc in Zoology/Psychology with Second Class Upper Division from the University of Ghana, Legon, from August 2008 to May 2013.
Wesley Girls' High School
WASSCE Certificate, General
2004 - 2007
WASSCE Certificate from Wesley Girls' High School, Cape Coast, Ghana, from September 2004 to June 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GhanaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
Interested in hiring Cornelia?
You can contact Cornelia and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message CorneliaGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
