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Dr. Isaac Darko Otchere | Public Health & Epidemiology | Best Public Health Scientist Award

Senior Research Fellow | Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research | Ghana

Dr. Isaac Darko Otchere is a Senior Research Fellow at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, with expertise in biochemistry, pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, drug discovery, and pathogen biology. His scholarly contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis and related mycobacterial infections in Africa. Dr. Otchere’s research has revealed critical insights into the phylogenomics and molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium africanum, contributing to global tuberculosis control efforts. His notable publications include “Phylogenomics of Mycobacterium africanum reveals a new lineage and a complex evolutionary history” and “Comparative genomics of Mycobacterium africanum Lineage 5 and Lineage 6 from Ghana suggests distinct ecological niches.” His work also extends to public health studies on drug-resistant tuberculosis, Buruli ulcer, cholera, and SARS-CoV-2 evolution in Ghana. According to Google Scholar, Dr. Otchere has accrued 1,344 citations in total, reflecting his continued relevance in current scientific discourse. He maintains an h-index of 20 and an i10-index of 32 underscoring the influence and sustained citation of his research in peer-reviewed literature. His studies, often collaborative and interdisciplinary, demonstrate a commitment to using genomics and molecular biology to address infectious disease challenges in Africa and beyond, cementing his standing as a key figure in pathogen research and global health science.

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Featured Publications

1. Coscolla, M., Gagneux, S., Menardo, F., Loiseau, C., Ruiz-Rodriguez, P., & Otchere, I. D., et al. (2021). Phylogenomics of Mycobacterium africanum reveals a new lineage and a complex evolutionary history. Microbial Genomics, 7(2), 000477.

2. Nguta, J. M., Appiah-Opong, R., Nyarko, A. K., Yeboah-Manu, D., Addo, P. G. A., & Otchere, I. D., et al. (2016). Antimycobacterial and cytotoxic activity of selected medicinal plant extracts. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 182, 10–15.

3. Asante-Poku, A., Yeboah-Manu, D., Otchere, I. D., Aboagye, S. Y., Stucki, D., & Gagneux, S., et al. (2015). Mycobacterium africanum is associated with patient ethnicity in Ghana. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 9(1), e3370.

4. Yeboah-Manu, D., Asare, P., Asante-Poku, A., Otchere, I. D., Osei-Wusu, S., & Gagneux, S., et al. (2016). Spatio-temporal distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex strains in Ghana. PLOS ONE, 11(8), e0161892.

5. Otchere, I. D., Coscollá, M., Sánchez-Busó, L., Asante-Poku, A., Brites, D., & Yeboah-Manu, D., et al. (2018). Comparative genomics of Mycobacterium africanum Lineage 5 and Lineage 6 from Ghana suggests distinct ecological niches. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 11269.

Isaac Darko Otchere | Public Health & Epidemiology | Best Public Health Scientist Award

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