VICTOR WUTOR

I am a highly motivated, dedicated, and focused individual with a burning passion for my work. I am creative, resourceful, excited by the challenges of research and experimentation, an excellent communicator, and a team player.

As an Adjunct and Clinical Academic Colleague at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, and a Fellow of the Ghana College of Pharmacists, I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise. My contributions to top scientific journals, role as a reviewer, and supervision of postgraduate research demonstrate my commitment to advancing the field. I have also shared my knowledge by developing and teaching courses in asthma, vaccination, professional services, and career guidance to Pharmacists and pharmacy students at the Ghana College of Pharmacists and pharmacy schools in Ghana.

I am the Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Public Health at AEServe in Lethbridge, AB. I am a certified Human Rights Consultant. I have worked with colleagues at the FDA, Ghana, and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to develop protocols (to monitor, register, and regulate narcotic products) in Ghana and also collaborated with scientists at UHAS to apply for an EU Grant on anti-microbial resistance. I also worked with colleagues at the Ghana College of Pharmacists to design and develop a course on Medication Review, which the Pharmacy Council approved for practising Pharmacists.

I am the Pharmacy manager at Costco #160 in Lethbridge, AB, where I have additional authorization to prescribe (APA), give injections/vaccines, and am a certified respiratory educator (CRE). I have started working towards acquiring certification in diabetes education (CDE).

Over the past six years, I have served as a Board member, with the last five years being particularly impactful as I held the positions of President and Board Chairman of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. This association, an umbrella organization for over 50 ethnic associations, has provided me with invaluable leadership experience. Additionally, I am the President of the Southern Alberta Afro-Canadian Association, further enhancing my ability to manage and lead teams effectively.

As the Founder of Asthma Ghana (www.asthmaghana.com), I devote time and resources to educating, supporting, and advocating for asthma patients in Ghana. My Patient Support Group has over 300 members. I am the lead researcher on a multinational project on asthma in Ghana, Canada, and the United States of America.

My connection to and passion for the LFS's work are unwavering, and I am deeply committed to community work and volunteerism. I believe in giving back to the community and am dedicated to making Lethbridge a better place for everyone. In conclusion, I have the necessary education, skill sets, and experience to impact your institution significantly.

Student-centred Professor with expertise in Pharmacy practice, biotechnology, microbiology and public health. I have over 10 years background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests.

I have been commended for sustaining an effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

PUBLICATIONS & PATENT

(a) Published articles in refereed journals.

Victor Collins Wutor and Benoit Banga N’guessan (2024) Knowledge, Perception, And Preparedness of Ghanaian Nurses Towards a Pandemic or Another Wave of Covid-19: A Cross-sectional Study – Accepted for Publication in June 2023. Texila International Journal of Public Health.

Victor Collins Wutor and Benoit Banga N’guessan (2024) From Knowledge to Action: Understanding Ghanaian Physicians' Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic Threats. Accepted for Publication in June 2023- International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health (IJCMPH)

Victor Collins Wutor and Benoit Banga N’guessan (2024) Comprehensive Analysis of Knowledge, Perception, And Preparedness of Ghanaian Pharmacists Towards a Pandemic or Another Wave Of COVID-19 Under Review (Submitted on May 12, 2024) - International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology (IJPHP)

Victor C Wutor (2024) Parental asthma-related knowledge and asthma control in their children in Accra, Ghana. Under Review (Submitted May 18, 2024) Texila International Journal of Public Health

Victor C Wutor (2021). The Pharmacist as a member of the Covid-19 Public health team. Ghana College of Pharmacists Journal, Dec 2021 (1):49-52

Wutor V. (2021). While waiting for COVID-19 vaccine rollout and/or treatment! Int J Community Med Public Health. 2021 Feb;8(2):845-848

SM Acheampong, A Ocloo, CV Wutor, NA Adamafio (2014). Physico-chemical characteristics of water samples from selected water bodies in and around Accra, Ghana. Pollution Research Volume 4 (33), pp 835-841

V.C. Wutor, C.A. Togo, B.I. Pletschke (2009). Suitability of Total coliform β-D-galactosidase activity and CFU counts in monitoring faecal contamination of environmental water samples. (WATER SA, (2009) Volume 35 No 1)

Togo, C.A., Wutor, V.C., Pletschke, B.I. and Limson, J.L. (2008). A Moraxella-based biosensor for detection of faecal pollution in drinking water. Biosensors Conference, 2008. Shanghai, China.

V.C. Wutor, C.A. Togo and B.I. Pletschke (2007). The effect of physico-chemical parameters and chemical compounds on the activity of b-D-galactosidase (B-GAL), a marker enzyme for indicator microorganisms in water. (Chemosphere, 68 (2007) pp 622-627)

V.C. Wutor, C.A. Togo J. Limson and B.I. Pletschke (2007). A novel biosensor for the detection and monitoring of β-D-galactosidase of faecal origin in water. (Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 40 (2007) pp1512-1517

VC Wutor, CA Togo and BI Pletschke (2007). Comparison of the direct enzyme assay method with the membrane filtration technique in the quantification and monitoring of microbial indicator organisms – seasonal variations in the activities of coliforms and E. coli, temperature and pH. (WATER SA, (2007) Volume 33 No 1 pp 107-110

C.A. Togo, V.C. Wutor, J.L. Limson and B.I. Pletschke (2007). Detection of Escherichia coli β-D-glucuronidase activity using a microbially modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE): potential for faecal pollution monitoring. (Biotechnology Letters, (2007) Vol 29 (4), pp 531-537)

T. Mubyana-John, V.C. Wutor, S.O. Yeboah, and S. Ringrose (2006) Fire and its influence on microbial community structure and soil biochemical properties in the Okavango Delta (Scientific Research and Essay (2007) Vol. 2 (2), pp.047-054)

C.A. Togo, V.C. Wutor and B.I. Pletschke (2006). Properties of in situ Escherichia coli β-D-glucuronidase (GUS): evaluation of chemical interference on the direct enzyme assay for faecal pollution detection in water. (African Journal of Biotechnology (2006) Vol. 5 (22), pp. 2338-2344

• Alberta College of Pharmacists
• Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, (PSGh)
• International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
• Scientists Without Borders (SWB)
• International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB)

Certified Respiratory Educator

Certified Human Rights Consultant

AWARDS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Black Excellence Community Builder Award 2023

Volunteer of the Year, 2020. City of Lethbridge, AB. Canada

AWARDS

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)/ Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Lethbridge Research Centre for Postdoctoral Fellowship; CAD 88,000 (2 years)

Rhodes University/Water Research Commission (WRC) SOUTH AFRICA;

ZAR 200,000 (3 Years) for PhD studies

University of Botswana/Harry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Canter;

BOTSWANA PULA 20,000 (1 Year) for MSc research component