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Dr Luria Founou is an Honorary Lecturer and Researcher at the University of St Andrews' School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is a Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow. Her work focuses on antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and maternal/neonatal health in Africa, with a particular emphasis on preventing preventable suffering during childbirth. She serves as an advisor to the WHO Foodborne Diseases Epidemiology Reference Group.
Education:
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Research interests span the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly in mothers and neonates, food safety, and gender equity in science. Her studies frequently address public health challenges in Cameroon and South Africa.
Her recent publications highlight trends in multidrug-resistant pathogens across clinical, agricultural, and community settings, emphasizing genomic analysis and One Health approaches. Key contributions include studies on ESBL-producing bacteria in urinary infections, neonatal labor ward infections, and HIV-associated Enterobacterales carriage.
- Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
- WHO advisory role on foodborne diseases
Grants and advising: While specific grants are not detailed, her WHO advisory role and Marie-Curie fellowship suggest significant external support. She collaborates extensively with international institutions like the Sanger Institute (noted in authorships).
Labs/teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in Africa and Europe focusing on microbiology, genomics, and public health policy.
