MISSION
To provide services and training in genomic and molecular biology and also with the goal of enhancing resources to enable investigators to incorporate genetic and biotechnology approaches in their research.
SERVICES
RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST
The centre engages in contemporary research at the interface of discipline constituting biotechnology in its broadest definition. A broad range of research areas includes:
Biomedical Sciences | Molecular and Cellular Biology | Biophysics | Bioengineering and Devices | Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Regulatory Affairs | Climate Sciences, Agriculture and Environment
PROFESSOR OSBOURNE QUAYE, PhD
Director
Microbiology Consulting
Microbiology Consulting
EXPERTISE AREAS
include microbiology consultancy, pharmacopoeia compliance, contamination control, and training solutions for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and health related industries within Ghana.
CONSULTANCY IN
Contamination control and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) | Sterility assurance and aseptic processing | Environmental monitoring | Pharmacopoeia method suitability, validation and testing | GMP auditing of laboratories and manufacturing | Microbial identification | Rapid Microbiology Method (RMM) development, validation, etc. | Failure investigations and microbial data deviations | Compounding pharmacy microbiology USP 797 and USP 7 | Bioprocessing, small and large molecule manufacturing, sterile products, etc. | Regulatory submissions, inspections and audit response.
WE PROVIDE
Research interests include:
Pharmaceutical-grade water analysis | Environmental monitoring | Antimicrobial and preservative effectiveness testing | Laboratory design, qualification, optimization, and automation | Endotoxin analysis and method validation | cGMPcompliance | Risk assessments (e.g., objectionable organisms, microbial data deviation, bioburden excursions) | Laboratory audit, optimization and management | Failure investigations and root cause analysis.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING ONSITE OR OFFSITE
Delivers a comprehensive and meaningful in-house customised training programme appropriate for clients’ specific needs. The objective is to train manufacturing personnel, pharmaceutical microbiologists, medical microbiologists, QA and QC compliance organizations, operators, auditors, herbal medicine production companies, students, departmental managers, and research personnel in a variety of topics. The training modules is designed to meet short and long-term needs, and engage the participants in detailed case study, practical exercises, and thought-provoking discussions.
Collaborative Research
We collaborate with research institutions, biotechnology companies, and development agencies to translate molecular biology into real-world solutions. Whether you seek consultancy, joint research, or tailored capacity-building initiatives, the Center is ready to work with you.
Advancing Genomic and Molecular Innovation Through Global Collaboration