Jean Engohang-Ndong Profile | Biological Sciences

Biography

I teach multiple biology courses in the Department of Biological Sciences, including but not limited to Microbiology, Biological Foundations, Biological Diversity, Human Genetics, Human Biology, Life On Planet Earth, and Biological Structure and Function. I enjoy teaching and love interacting with my students both inside the classroom and outside. My research interests revolve around antimicrobial drug discovery, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis using Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium ulcerans as models. Through my research, I aim to develop new tools for diagnostics and treatments of bacterial diseases. In addition, I am interested in microbial ecology and surface water quality.

I’m currently accepting undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) students in my lab.

Besides teaching and research, I’m a handyman who loves working around my house with my family. I like road trips, hiking, biking, fishing, and photography.

Education

Ph.D, Lille University of Science and Technology (France)
M. Sc., and B. Sc. in Cellular Biology and Physiology, University of Rennes I, France.

Expertise

Tropical Diseases
Pathogenesis
Molecular Mechanisms
Disease Control

Publications

Tesleem Olatunde Abolarinwa, Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, Bukola Opeyemi Oluwarinde, Akamu Jude Ewunkem, Peter Kotsoana Montso, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Todd Riley Callaway, Omolola Esther Fayemi, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Collins Njie Ateba. 2026. Unraveling the p
Edgard Brice Ngoungou, Ulrick Jolhy Bisvigou, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Valessa Anguezomo, Sydney Maghendji Nzondo, Euloge Ibinga. 2025. Determinants of immunization in children with sickle cell disease in Libreville, Gabon. Journal of Public Health in Afri
Alexey Moshkov J. Engohang-Ndong. 2025. Contributions of Alexey Vereninov to the Study of Ion Permeability and Homeostasis. Paracelsus Proceedings of Experimental Medicine. S1:1-16 .DOI:10.33594/000000758
Bhattacharyya, S., Eagar, A. C., Engohang-Ndong, J., & Leff, L. G. 2023. Antibiotic resistance gene abundance and bacterial community composition in macroinvertebrates of an urban stream. Freshwater Biology, 68, 1107–1121. https://doi.org/10.1111/fwb.1
Lipenguet GM, Ngoungou EB, Ibinga E, Amani PG, Engohang-Ndong J, Bivigou EA, Nsounda AA, Wittwer J. 2023. Assessment of the direct hospital cost of medical care for patients hospitalized for a stroke in Gabon. Pan Afr Med J., 45:95. doi: 10.11604/pamj
Leff, L. G., Fasina, K., & Engohang-Ndong, J. 2023. Detecting antibiotic resistance genes in anthropogenically impacted streams and rivers. Current opinion in biotechnology, 79, 102878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2022.102878
Koumamba, A. P., Ngoungou, E. B., Engohang-Ndong, J., Ibinga, E., Ondzigue Mbenga, R., & Diallo, G. 2022. From Real-world Individuals' Data to National Health Indicators: Multiphase Pilot Study in Gabon. JMIR formative research, 6(10), e35176. https://
Jean Engohang-Ndong. 2022. Introduction to Chikungunya. Chikungunya Virus – A Growing Global Public Health Threat, Dr. Jean Engohang-Ndong (Ed.), pp 231-245. InTech, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.101892
Moukoumbi Lipenguet, G., Ngoungou, E. B., Roberts, T., Ibinga, E., Amani Gnamien, P., Engohang-Ndong, J., & Wittwer, J. 2022. Evaluation of the intention to use the electronic medical record (EMR) by health professionals in healthcare facilities of Lib
Euloge Ibinga, Michel Druet-Cabanac, Marc Harris Dassi Tchoupa Revegue, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ulrick Bisvigou, Simon Jonas Ategbo, Pierre-Marie Preux, Edgard Brice Ngoungou. 2019. Impact of knowledge, attitudes, and sociocultural factors on school enrollme
Alescia A. Roberto, Jonathon B. Van Gray, Jean Engohang-Ndong, and Laura Leff. 2019. Distribution and co-occurrence of Antibiotic and Metal Resistance Genes in Biofilms of an Anthropogenically Impacted Stream. Sci. Total Environ. 688: 437-449. https://doi
Tara C. Smith, Dipendra Thapaliya, Sabana Bhatta, Samantha Mackey, Jean Engohang-Ndong, and Margaret Carrel. 2018. geographic distribution of livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus in the United States. Microbes and Infect. 20(6):323-327. DOI:10.1016/
Jean Engohang-Ndong and R. M. Uribe. (2016). Elimination of potential pathogenic microorganisms in sewage sludge using electron beam irradiation. Radiation Effects in Materials, Dr. Waldemar Alfredo Monteiro (Ed.), pp 231-245. InTech, http://dx.doi.org/10
Jean Engohang-Ndong, R. M. Uribe, R. Gregory, M. Gangoda, M. G. Nickelsen, and Philip Loar. 2015. Effect of electron beam irradiation on bacterial and Ascaris ova loads and volatile organic compounds in municipal sewage sludge. Radiation Physics and Chemi
Donald G. Gerbig, Jean Engohang-Ndong, and Heather Aubihl. 2013. A New Twist to the Kirby-Bauer Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Activity – Increasing Antibiotic Sensitivity of Pseudomonas fluorescens Through Thermal Stress. Journal of Microbiology and Biol
Jean Engohang-Ndong and Donald G. Gerbig. 2013. Making basic microbiology laboratory an exciting and engaging experience. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. 14(1): 125-126.
Jean Engohang-Ndong. 2012. Antimycobacterial drugs currently in phase II clinical trials and preclinical Phase for tuberculosis treatment. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs. 21(12):1789-800.

Affiliations

American Society for Microbiology

End Buruli Ulcer

Member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Editorial Board member of the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education

Awards/Achievements

Patent Jean Engohang-Ndong, Frenois F., Locht C., Villeret V. and Baulard A.R. 2003. Patent N° 0312801 (PCT/FR2004/002721 CNRS/INSERM/IPL, France) “Ligands of the mycobacterial repressor EthR: selection processes and applications.”

Research Institutes and Initiatives

Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative Healthy Communities Research Initiative

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