Prof. Frederick Adzitey | Food Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Frederick Adzitey, Food Microbiology, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University for Development Studies, Ghana

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Prof. Frederick Adzitey, a distinguished academician and researcher, holds a PhD in Food Safety from Universiti Sains Malaysia and has specialized expertise in Animal Science, Meat Science and Technology, and Food Safety. Currently a Professor at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Ghana, he has made significant contributions to the fields of animal production, meat processing, and the study of foodborne pathogens. With a robust career spanning roles from Assistant Lecturer to Professor, Adzitey has also excelled in consultancy, providing essential guidance to industries on food/meat processing, hygiene, and quality. His dedication to education is reflected in his extensive teaching portfolio encompassing courses in Meat Microbiology, Animal Production, and more, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in food science and technology

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Food Safety, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, 2013
  • MSc in Meat Science and Technology, University of Bristol, UK, 2008
  • BSc in Agriculture Technology (Animal Science), University for Development Studies, Ghana, 2005
  • PgD in Education, University for Development Studies, Ghana, 2018

💼 Academic and Professional Experience:

  • Professor, Meat Science and Food Safety, UDS (2022-present)
  • Associate Professor, Meat Science, UDS (2018-2022)
  • Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2015-2018)
  • Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2012-2015)
  • Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2009-2012)
  • Senior Research Assistant, UDS (2006-2009)
  • Teaching Assistant, UDS (2005-2006)

Consultancy Experience:

Consultant at TAGAD Company, providing expertise in food/meat processing, hygiene, quality and safety, and good animal husbandry practices.

Teaching Experience:

Prof. Adzitey has taught a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Meat Microbiology and Hygiene, Refrigeration and Preservation of Meat, Animal Production, and Biochemistry.

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Animal production and meat processing
  • Isolation, identification, and control of foodborne/waterborne pathogens
  • Antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of foodborne/waterborne pathogens
  • One health-context studies on foodborne and waterborne pathogens

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Incidence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from beef (meat muscle, liver and kidney) samples in Wa Abattoir, Ghana
  • Authors: Frederick Adzitey
  • Journal: Cogent Food & Agriculture
  • Pages: 1718269
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 50
Paper Title: Antibiotic Classes and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacterial Isolates from Selected Poultry; A Mini Review
  • Authors: Frederick Adzitey
  • Journal: World’s Vet. J.
  • Pages: 36-41
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 103
Paper Title: Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from beef and its related samples in Techiman Municipality of Ghana
  • Authors: Frederick Adzitey
  • Journal: Knowledgia Scientific
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 46
Paper Title: Molecular techniques for detecting and typing of bacteria, advantages and application to foodborne pathogens isolated from ducks
  • Authors: Frederick Adzitey, Nurul Huda, Gulam Rusul Rahmat Ali
  • Journal: 3 Biotech
  • Pages: 97-107
  • Year: 2013
  • Citations: 159
Paper Title:Animal and meat production in Ghana-An overview
  • Authors: Frederick Adzitey
  • Journal: Journal of World’s Poultry Research
  • Pages: 1-4
  • Year: 2013
  • Citations: 100

Ms. Shreya Pandya | Keratoconus | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Shreya Pandya, Keratoconus, Best Researcher Award

Shreya Pandya at University of Louisville School of Medicine, United States

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Shreya Pandya is a driven researcher and medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, recognized for her extensive research in ophthalmology and gastrointestinal neurophysiology, coupled with a strong commitment to community service and leadership in medical organizations.

🎓 Education:

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM), Louisville, KY
    • Expected Graduation: May 2026
  • University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA
    • Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program
    • Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Minor in Sociology
    • GPA: 3.94
    • Graduated: May 2022
  • UGA Study Abroad, Discover Australia Program, Sydney, Brisbane, Noosa, AU
    • Winter 2019

🔬 Research Experience:

  • University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, IL
    • Research Assistant, Dr. Ali Djalilian
    • Sep 2023-Present
  • Hoopes Vision Research Center, Draper, UT
    • Research Assistant, Dr. Majid Moshirfar
    • May 2023-Present
  • Aquila Bioscience, Galway, Ireland (Virtual)
    • Research Assistant, Dr. Lokesh Joshi
    • May 2020-May 2022
  • UGA Gastrointestinal Neurophysiology Lab, Athens, GA
    • CURO Research Assistant and Summer Fellow, Dr. Claire de La Serre
    • Dec 2018-May 2022
  • UGA Bone and Body Composition Laboratory, Athens, GA
    • Lab Assistant, Dr. Richard Lewis
    • Sep 2018-Aug 2019
  • GI Specialists of Georgia, Marietta, GA
    • Research Assistant, Dr. Aasim Sheikh
    • May 2017-Jul 2018

🏅Honors and Awards:

  • Distinction in Research Track Recipient (2023)
  • CURO Assistantship (Spring 2020, Summer 2019)
  • CURO Summer Fellowship (Summer 2020)
  • Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grant – FACS College
  • Zena Costa Brown Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship, Undergraduate Research Scholarship – FACS College
  • Honors International Scholars Program, Ash Service Award – UGA Honors Program
  • Charter Scholar, Zell Miller Scholarship, Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List

🩺 Clinical Shadowing/Volunteering Experience:

  • Athens Clarke County Jail, Athens, GA
    • Shadowing Dr. John Freeman Bradberry, Dec 2020-May 2022
  • Family First: Pain Management, Athens, GA
    • Volunteer with Dr. Subodh Agrawal, Aug 2020-May 2022
  • Marietta Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, Marietta, GA
    • Shadowing Dr. Piyush Raman, Feb 2020-May 2022

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: AvaGen Genetic Testing versus Ocular Screening Assessments Including the Keratoconus Severity Score (KSS) and Randleman Ectasia Risk Score System (ERSS) in Refractive Surgery Candidates
  • Authors: Moshirfar, M.; Pandya, S.; Zhang, S.; Ayesha, A.; Hoopes, P.C.
  • Journal: Clinical Ophthalmology
  • Volume: 18
  • Pages: 1245-1255
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Central corneal distortion after small-incision lenticule extraction
  • Authors: Moshirfar, M.; Zhang, S.; Pandya, S.; Ganesh, S.; Kim, G.
  • Journal: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Volume: 49
  • Pages: 1183-1186
  • Issue: 11
  • Year: 2023
Paper Title: Incidence and Management of Epithelial-Related Complications After SMILE
  • Authors: Moshirfar, M.; Zhang, S.; Pandya, S.; Stoakes, I.M.; Hoopes, P.C.
  • Journal: Clinical Ophthalmology
  • Volume: 17
  • Pages: 2777-2789
  • Year: 2023