DR. ESTHER EYRAM ASARE YEBOAH

Profile

Dr. Esther Eyram Asare Yeboah is a Senior Lecturer, researcher, and pharmacist with expertise spanning antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, microbiology, pharmaceutical production, and public health. Her academic and professional work integrates laboratory research with practical applications in healthcare and pharmaceutical systems.

Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying antimicrobial resistance and exploring strategies to mitigate its growing impact on global health. She also has strong interests in microbiological sciences and the optimization of pharmaceutical production processes to ensure quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines.

Dr. Asare Yeboah is committed to advancing research that bridges science and public health while mentoring students and contributing to academic excellence. She aims to strengthen capacity in antimicrobial stewardship, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and evidence-based public health interventions.

Basic Information
Name: Dr. Esther Eyram Asare Yeboah
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Institutional Email: easare.yeboah@central.edu.gh
Office Location: Room SB102, Gadzekpo Block

Academic Qualifications/Education:

• Ph.D., Pharmacy, University of KwaZulu Natal, 2024
• MPCPharm (Public Health Pharmacy), West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, 2022
• MPhil., Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2016
• MPharm., Pharmacy, University of KwaZulu Natal, 2016

Research Interests

• Antimicrobial resistance, Antibiotic stewardship and conservation in the context of One health, Natural product antimicrobial potential, Public health

Thematic or Applied Research Topics

• Genomic and molecular characterization of antibiotic resistance using whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics for phylogeny, virulence, mobile genetic elements and clonality of multidrug resistant bacteria
• Infection prevention and control in hospitals
• Use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in fish farms and abattoirs
• Investigation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of antibiotic use and resistance
• Investigation of antimicrobial potentials of plant extracts against antibiotic resistant bacteria
• Quality assessment of herbal and pharmaceutical preparations

Publications
Journal Articles:

Osunla, C.A., Akinbobola, A., Elshafea, A., Asare Yeboah, E.E., Bakare, O.S., Fayanju, A., Fatoba, D.O., Boamah, B. and Amoako, D.G. “Genomic and Bioinformatic Insights into Enterococcus faecalis from Retail Meats in Nigeria”. International Journal of Microbiology, 2025(1), 2025, p.7325430.

Asare Yeboah, E.E., Mbanga, J., Amoako, D.G., Agyepong, N., Abia, A.L.K., Ismail, A., Owusu-Ofori, A. and Essack, S.Y. “Whole-Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics Analysis of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Ghanaian teaching hospital”. BMC microbiology, 25(1), 2025, p.401.

Asare Yeboah, E.E., Agyepong, N., Mbanga, J., Amoako, D.G., Abia, A.L.K., Ismail, A., Owusu-Ofori, A. and Essack, S.Y. “Genomic characterization of multi drug resistant ESBL-producing Escherichia coli isolates from patients and patient environments in a teaching hospital in Ghana”. BMC Microbiology, 24(1), 2024, p.250.

Apenteng, J.A., Asare Yeboah, E.E., Korsah, S. and Tagoe, M. “Practices Regarding Helminth Infections: The Study at A District in Ghana”. Journal of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, 2024, 5(1):1-11.

Asare Yeboah, E.E., Agyepong, N., Mbanga, J., Amoako, D.G., Abia, A.L.K., Owusu-Ofori, A. and Essack, S.Y. “Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial colonization in patients, carriage by healthcare workers and contamination of hospital environments in Ghana”. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 16, 2023, pp.2-8.

Awards and Recognitions

• L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents/Sub-Saharan Africa, 2020 laureate
• Mwalimu Nyerere Africa Union Scholar

Professional Memberships

• Executive Member-African women in Science (AWiNS)
• Member- West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists
• Member- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
• Member- Lady Pharmacists Association of Ghana (LAPAG)
• Member- Academic, Social and Research Pharmacists Association of Ghana (ASRPA)
• Member- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Member – British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Courses Taught

Outreach and Engagement
Public health educator, Antimicrobial resistance campaigner, youth worker, Women and girls in STEM advocate, Health and wellness promoter

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

• Member, Academic Board, Central University, 2025 – present
• Member, Graduate School Committee, Central University, 2025
• Executive member, African Women in Science (AWiNS), 2023
• Mentorship coordinator, AWiNS, 2024
• Academic advisor, level 300 School of Pharmacy (SOP), Central University (CU)
• Member, Timetable Committee 2018 – present

Personal Website / Profile Link (if any)
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3967-5980

Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Esther-Asare Yeboah?ev=hdr_xprf

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eyb-bN4AAAAJ&hl=en