Elmer Ametefe has a PhD in Biochemistry, from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Her research focus has been on Microorganisms associated with African fermented foods, Probiotics and their impact on human and animal health.
A member of Faculty at the University of Ghana, she is involved in teaching and research at the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and her current research focuses on the use of probiotics in poultry feed in Ghana. She is passionate about translating her research from the lab to practical applications and impacting societal solutions.
Home Institution
University of Ghana
Host Institution & Centre of Excellence
University of Pretoria, ARUA CoE in Sustainable Food Systems
Education
Phd, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, MSc Biochemisrty and Biotechnology, BSc, Plant and Environmental Biology
Research Topic
Evidence-led Policy Development for Sustainable Food Systems – Research and Gaps in Research in Three African Tertiary Institutions (University of Ghana, University of Nairobi and University of Pretoria)
eametefe@ug.edu.gh