Ms. Hilda E. Ohene-Asa, DVM

Principal Technologist

Email : hildaoheneasa@gmail.com

Degrees : DVM (UG – Ghana), Master of Medical Science (Uppsala University, Sweden)

Research

Research Interests

Microbiology (Virology)

Veterinary Infectious diseases in Ghana

Avian Influenza virus

Emerging and remerging zoonotic diseases

Brief Profile

Hilda holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Ghana. She is currently a Master of Medical Science candidate at the Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden with an expected completion date of June 2020. She is a Principal Technologist at the CSIR-Animal Research Institute where she ensures the health and safety of livestock through scheduled vaccinations, medical treatment, surgery and necropsy.

Publications

List of current publications (Peer-reviewed)

Ayim-Akonor, M, Owusu-Ntumy, D. D., Ohene-Asa, H. E., et al. 2018. Serological and molecular surveillance of infectious bronchitis virus infection in free-range chickens and guinea fowls in the Ga-East district of Ghana. J. Vet. Med.; doi:10.1155/2018/4949580