Merit

Professor Raspail Carrel Founou Zangue, the UDs lecturer at the Global Young Academy

An exceptional honour has been bestowed upon the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Dschang, bringing pride to the entire academic and scientific community in Cameroon.

Following a highly competitive global selection process involving more than 300 applicants, only 33 outstanding young researchers were admitted into the prestigious Global Young Academy. Among them are just seven Africans and only one Cameroonian: Professor Raspail Carrel Founou Zangue.

An Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology at the University of Dschang, Prof. Founou has over seven years of experience in research and teaching, with recognized expertise in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the One Health approach. He has contributed significantly to the development of postgraduate programmes in Clinical Pathology and One Health within his institution.

His research focuses on the genomic surveillance of antibiotic-resistant ESKAPE pathogens and the control of hospital acquired infections, particularly in resource limited settings. He leads and collaborates on several internationally funded projects that integrate advanced technologies such as whole genome sequencing, microfluidics, and CRISPR-based diagnostics to enhance the rapid detection and management of resistant pathogens.

In addition to his academic role, he serves as Vice-Dean in charge of Research and Cooperation and Scientific Coordinator of the Doctoral School of Health and Life Sciences. Through these positions, he exemplifies scientific excellence, academic leadership, and the growing international visibility of his institution.

This distinction recognizes his outstanding contributions to research, policy engagement, and capacity building in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. His work continues to advance innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to pressing public health challenges across Africa.

 A source of national pride and an inspiration to the next generation of researchers in Cameroon.