KCCR Goes Green with Solar Energy
The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a 187 kWp solar power system – a major step forward in our commitment to sustainable, efficient energy solutions. This milestone reflects our dedication to innovation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable research infrastructure, while strengthening our mission to advance scientific excellence through responsible and […]
Celebrating Our Partner’s Journey
The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) is Germany’s largest institution for research, care and teaching in the field of tropical and emerging infectious diseases. BNITM research priorities have always been considered under the aspect of Global Health/One Health as well as under the aspect of translation – the transfer of basic research into […]
Students from WiSTEM visits KCCR as part of their STEM CAMP
We were excited to welcome a group of young and vibrant students from WiSTEM (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to KCCR. Their visit was filled with energy, curiosity, and inspiring conversations about science and the endless opportunities it brings. The teenagers had the chance to tour our laboratories, meet with researchers, and see […]
CDC Country Director Visits KCCR to Strengthen Public Health Collaboration
A delegation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led by the Country Director, Danielle T. Barradas, Ph.D. visited the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) as part of their working tour to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This visit forms part of the CDC’s […]
Highlights from KCCR’s NGS and Bioinformatics Workshop
The KCCR Labs team successfully hosted an engaging 5-day workshop on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics. Held from November 25 to 29, 2024, at KCCR, the workshop emphasized the application of NGS techniques to study bacterial and viral pathogens responsible for diseases. It brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, eager to […]
Educate, Advocate, Act – Taking a Stand Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) for AMR Week 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time as microbes increasingly evolve resistance to treatments that were once successfully controlled. This growing resistance poses escalating risks to human health, agriculture, and ecosystems widely. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024, under the theme “Educate, Advocate, Act,” seeks to highlight […]
Illumina Sequencing Team Visits KCCR for Seminar on Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
On 8th October 2024, the staff and students at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR) welcomed a team from Illumina Sequencing for an insightful seminar on Illumina’s innovative solutions in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology. The event took place at the KCCR Seminar Room. The Illumina team, comprising Dr. Lydia Hadjeras, Genomic […]
One Health Bacteriology Group Conducts Blood Culture Training for Nurses at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
As part of ongoing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance efforts, the One Health Bacteriology Group from the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) conducted a specialized training session for nurses at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital on September 4, 2024. The training focused on teaching proper blood sample collection techniques to minimize contamination, a crucial […]
Inqaba Biotech Holds Pipette Usage Training for Scientists at KCCR
Inqaba Biotech, a leading name in providing cutting-edge laboratory solutions in Africa, recently organized a comprehensive pipette usage training program for scientists at the KCCR. The workshop’s theme was “The Science of Pipetting to Perfection” and was held on 24th August 2023 at the KCCR Seminar Room. The workshop aimed to enhance the precision and […]
Scientists from the US Army Receive Warm Welcome at KCCR
In a remarkable display of collaboration between the armed forces and the scientific community, a group of distinguished Scientists from the US Army were recently welcomed at KCCR. Led by Dr. Ernest Adankwah, the Deputy head of Labs at KCCR, the visitors were taken on an immersive tour through the laboratories, experiencing firsthand the remarkable […]