![]() Whole-genome sequencing was used to determine the presence or absence of mutations. This study investigated the expression profile of antibiotic resistance-associated genes ( penA, ponA, pilQ, mtrR, mtrA, mtrF, gyrA, parC, parE, rpsJ, 16S rRNA, and 23S rRNA) and efflux pump genes ( macAB, norM, and mtrCDE), by quantitative real-time PCR, in clinical isolates from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The aim of this study was to correlate mRNA expression levels in Neisseria gonorrhoeae antibiotic target genes and efflux pump genes to antibiotic resistance in our population. Cost-effective molecular diagnostic tests can guide effective antimicrobial stewardship. Treatment of gonorrhoea infection is limited by the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains. Steve, congratulations on this brilliant success! You worked hard with a great team and you deserve this recognition and admiration.Introduction. Rated researchers as supervisors will impart cutting-edge skills to the next generation of researchers. It is a valuable tool for benchmarking the quality of our researchers against the best in the world. "The NRF rating system is a key driver in the NRF’s aim to build a globally competitive science system in South Africa. "Being A-rated is a goal achieved by few of us as researchers and academics," said College Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Albert Modi. ![]() You are truly an inspiration for younger researchers." We wish Steve an ever more successful academic career as he continues to inspire and motivate all of us."ĭean of Research in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, Professor Neil Koorbanally concurred: "Steve, we are proud to have you in our College. "His continued contribution to the school, especially in the areas of mentorship and capacity building, through the activities of the NRF-funded community of practice linked to the Centre for Functional Biodiversity, is very much appreciated. ![]() "The School of Life Sciences is particularly proud to have such a high calibre researcher in our team," said Dean and Head of School, Professor Ade Olanarin. He has also served as an Associate Editor for five international science journals. ![]() He has a Google Scholar h-index of 73 and has published more than 330 peer-reviewed scientific papers and four books. He has a keen interest in the role of volatiles (chemical elements and compounds that can be readily vaporised) in mediating plant-animal interactions and has established a state-of-the-art laboratory for the study of chemical signals deployed by plants to attract pollinators. Johnson’s research is aimed at understanding the reproductive ecology and evolutionary diversification of plants. A1 rated scientist, Professor Steve Johnson ![]()
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