Kingsley Badu @VectorBioLab

Born to teach, encourage and inspire I study insect-borne Infectious diseases which trap people in a vicious cycle of poverty https://t.co/TwJpPayyaC rapid-vbp.org Kumasi, Ghana Joined October 2009

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Stephen Opoku Afriyie @stevieafriyie

2 weeks ago

Happy to announce my intention to apply for the Trainee Representative role in the 2026 @ACME_ASTMH subgroup elections. It will be a great honor to serve. Let your voice be heard and vote by September 10. Thank you!!! #medicalentomology #entomology #astmh #acme

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Kingsley Badu @VectorBioLab

a month ago

The kissing bug who gifts Chagas’ disease (American trypanosomiasis)

Trends in Parasitology @TrendsParasitol

2 months ago

The kissing bug who gifts Chagas’ disease (American trypanosomiasis)

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BiologyofParasitism @MBLBoP

a month ago

Last week we started our final module, Immunology! After a great introduction to the topic by Phillip Scott, students broke into Team Ascaris, led by Pedro Gazzinelli, and Team Leishmania, led by Jude Uzonna! Pictures of full days and many great lecturers incoming! #MBLBoP2025

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ASTMH @ASTMH

2 months ago

Researchers in the United States are filing appeals, seeking court remedies, turning to philanthropy and starting GoFundMe campaigns in response to NIH-terminated grants, Nature reported. nature.com/articles/d4158…

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Africa Research Excellence Fund @AREF_Africa

2 months ago

🚨Gentle Reminder! We have two #tender opportunities: 📊 Seeking designers for a Researcher Development Management System. 💰 Looking for tech experts to develop a Grant Management System. Join the revolution in health research in 🌍! Apply here: bit.ly/AREFjobs

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One Health - U of Guelph @OneHealthUofG

2 months ago

On Thurs. July 17, 7:00 am EDT, there will be a digital launch of @TheLancet One Health Commission Report. The launch will bring together global experts, policymakers, and practitioners for a conversation on the report’s key findings and recommendations: med.uio.no/helsam/english…

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board @afpmb

2 months ago

Attention Military Entomologists: Monitor the emerging co-infection threat of Lyme & Babesiosis from Ixodes scapularis ticks in the mid-Atlantic. This presents a growing risk to force readiness & complicates diagnostics. Leverage the MilTICK program. army.mil/article/286958…

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Trends in Parasitology @TrendsParasitol

2 months ago

Vector of the Month: #Rhodnius #prolixus, #KissingBug, one of the main vectors of #Trypanosoma #cruzi, the causative agent of #American #trypanosomiasis (#Chagas' disease), authored by Radouane Ouali & Sabrina Bousbata @ULBruxelles authors.elsevier.com/a/1lR9V5Eb1xN6…

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WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG

2 months ago

Prof. Kirk Deitsch takes over at the One Health Research workshop with a session on crafting strong research proposals. Using NIH grants as a guide, he’s breaking down the key components of effective proposals—skills that apply not just to grants, but also to thesis writing and…

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BiologyofParasitism @MBLBoP

2 months ago

Have you ever seen a group so excited to get the most important reagent for their module experiment?? #MBLBoP2025

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Kingsley Badu @VectorBioLab

2 months ago

Well it turns out Coffee is good! However it has to be filter and used in moderation . Keep enjoying

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2 months ago

Well it turns out Coffee is good! However it has to be filter and used in moderation . Keep enjoying

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𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 @GodswillChemist

2 months ago

Doctors warned coffee would wreck your heart. They were wrong. A study of 500,000 people proved the opposite. Coffee drinkers lived longer—1.8 years longer. Here’s what they didn’t tell you: 🧵

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Jude Kong @dzevela

2 months ago

🇨🇦 Happy #CanadaDay! O Canada, our home and native land… and today, my personal dance floor! 🕺🏾🎉 No rest, 24/24 — gotta celebrate this amazing country in full swing. Join me! 🍁 #ProudlyCanadian #CanadaDay2025

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BiologyofParasitism @MBLBoP

2 months ago

Lots of imaging taking place for module presentations in the coming days! Photo credit: @MegPove #MBLBoP2025

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BiologyofParasitism @MBLBoP

2 months ago

After every new speaker’s lecture, the BoP class gets the opportunity to ask the speaker questions (without faculty, TA, CA, etc) and they range from career and personal advice, how the course has changed their lives, and the hardships of research and academia #MBLBoP2025

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BiologyofParasitism @MBLBoP

2 months ago

A career journey from cell fertilization to parasites with Gary Ward #MBLBoP2025

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RAPiD-VBP-KNUST @RapidVbp

a year ago

Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe's presentation provided critical insights into the burden of vector-borne diseases in Ghana, highlighting the significant challenges and strides in combating illnesses such as malaria and yellow fever. @dzevela @buddykings #AI4PEP #RAPiD_VBP

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RAPiD-VBP-KNUST @RapidVbp

4 months ago

We’re thrilled to announce the publication of our latest systematic review under the AI4PEP Rapid-VBP Ghana project! “Trends and Advances in Image-Based Mosquito Identification and Classification Using Machine Learning Models” Read the full paper here: lnkd.in/eGUHcj4S

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RAPiD-VBP-KNUST @RapidVbp

3 months ago

We’ve been featured by KNUST! RAPiD-VBP & AI4PEP Ghana are using AI + bioacoustics to turn mosquito wingbeats into data for smarter disease surveillance. Over 92% accuracy. Homegrown innovation. Global impact. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/B0cqK #AI4PEP #KNUST #AIforGood

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AI4PEP—Global South AI for Pandemic Network @Ai4Pep

10 months ago

AI4PEP is in 📍 Nagasaki for @H_S_Global ! Check out Dr. @dzevela Kong, Dr. Romulo de Castro, Dr. Kingsley Badu, Dr. Pedro Guilherme dos Reis Teixeira, and Dr. Manuel Colomé, M.D, Ph.D sharing a few words about their project. Thank you @csinha and @IDRC_CRDI !