Post-Inaugural Lecture Reflections | Radio Univers (105.7 FM), University of Ghana

Following my inaugural lecture as Professor of Medical Bacteriology at the University of Ghana Medical School, I had the privilege of joining Radio Univers (105.7 FM), the University of Ghana’s institutional radio station, for a post-lecture discussion on the themes, experiences, and reflections arising from this important academic milestone. Radio Univers is a semi-autonomous unit of the University’s Public Affairs Directorate and serves as a vital platform for communicating educational, developmental, and institutional information to the University community and the wider public. The station also functions as a practical training facility for students interested in media, communication, and public engagement. In this interview, I discuss: • The theme of my inaugural lecture: “When Microbes Speak and Data Appear Inconsistent: Are We Witnessing Falsehood or Truth?” • My academic journey in Medical Microbiology and Molecular Bacteriology • The significance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and laboratory systems strengthening • The role of research in informing public health policy and practice • Mentorship, teaching, and capacity building in higher education • Reflections on scholarship, service, and the future of scientific research in Ghana I am grateful to the University of Ghana, the College of Health Sciences, the University of Ghana Medical School, colleagues, students, collaborators, friends, and family whose support has contributed to this milestone. Professor Nicholas T.K.D. Dayie Professor of Medical Bacteriology Department of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School College of Health Sciences University of Ghana #InauguralLecture #UniversityOfGhana #RadioUnivers #MedicalMicrobiology #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #PublicHealth #Research #HigherEducation #ProfessorDayie