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Prof. Gordon A. Awandare
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic & Student Affairs | University of Ghana
Research Focus
Malaria parasitology, infectious diseases, cell biology
Institution
University of Ghana, WACCBIP
Making a Difference
Professor Awandare exemplifies how Biology and Society alumni transform science, education, and public health across Africa and beyond. His journey from undergraduate studies to becoming a world-renowned expert in malaria research demonstrates the power of collaborative thinking and asking tough questions.
Breakthrough Research Impact
Leading expert in malaria parasite biology and COVID-19 genomic surveillance in Africa. His team's research has advanced our understanding of how Plasmodium falciparum evades red blood cells and contributed vital data to Ghana's pandemic response.
Key Achievements
Institution Builder
Founded WACCBIP (West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens), securing World Bank African Centres of Excellence funding and establishing a premier research institute.
Science Leadership
Serves on prestigious international boards including Lancet COVID-19 Commission Africa Task Force, MalariaGEN Governance Committee, and Crick African Network.
Recognition & Honors
Royal Society Pfizer Award recipient, Fellow of Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Fellow of Royal Society of Biology (UK).
Career Timeline
2024 - Present
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Academic & Student Affairs, University of Ghana
2018
Full Professor
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
2014
Founded WACCBIP
Director, West African Centre for Cell Biology
2007-2010
Postdoctoral Fellow
Walter Reed Army Institute for Research, USA
2007
PhD Infectious Diseases
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1998-2002
BSc & MPhil Biochemistry
University of Ghana, Legon