Lydia Osei Darkowaa is a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She is currently an MPhil candidate in Clinical Microbiology at KNUST, where her research examines antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and resistance genes in community waterbodies. Her study compares galamsey (illegal mining) and non-galamsey sites to investigate how mining activities—particularly the release of heavy metals—contribute to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Through this work, she seeks to generate evidence that can inform public health strategies, environmental policies, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Her broader interests lie in understanding how microbial ecology intersects with human activity in resource-constrained environments.
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Lydia Osei Darkowaa is a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She is currently an MPhil candidate in Clinical Microbiology at KNUST, where her research examines antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and resistance genes in community waterbodies. Her study compares galamsey (illegal mining) and non-galamsey sites to investigate how mining activities—particularly the release of heavy metals—contribute to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Through this work, she seeks to generate evidence that can inform public health strategies, environmental policies, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Her broader interests lie in understanding how microbial ecology intersects with human activity in resource-constrained environments.
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