Senior Researcher, USTM, Gabon
Cyrille Bisseye, M.Sci., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Immunology at the University of Science and Technology of Masuku (USTM) in Franceville, Gabon. He is also the Head of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology (LABMC) and the Agrobiology Research Unit (URAB). Dr. Bisseye’s academic and professional background is distinguished by a strong focus on infectious diseases, molecular biology, and immunology. With years of international research experience, including positions at the International Center for Medical Research in Franceville and Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, he has contributed significantly to the field. His work spans various aspects of tropical diseases, with a particular emphasis on malaria, parasitology, and transfusion-related infections. Dr. Bisseye is also a dedicated educator, teaching and mentoring students in molecular biology, immunology, and parasitology.
Profile
Education
Dr. Cyrille Bisseye earned his Bachelor’s in Biology of Organisms from Jean Monnet University, France, in 1995, followed by a Master’s in Biology of Organisms and Ecosystems in 1996. He further pursued a Master’s in Tropical Infectious Diseases from the Regional Doctoral School of Tropical Infectious Diseases, Central Africa (AUF), Gabon, in 1999. In 2011, he completed his Ph.D. in Immunology and Parasitology at Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. His thesis focused on “Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses Against Plasmodium falciparum Vaccine Candidates’ Antigens in a Seasonally Transmitted Malaria-Endemic Area.” This comprehensive educational foundation equipped Dr. Bisseye with a deep understanding of molecular biology, immunology, parasitology, and their application to tropical infectious diseases. His academic journey spans multiple continents and institutions, laying the groundwork for his current research and teaching expertise in the field.
Experience
Dr. Cyrille Bisseye has extensive experience in molecular biology and immunology, particularly in the context of infectious diseases. From January 2018, he has served as the Head of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology (LABMC) at USTM, Franceville, Gabon. Previously, from May 2012 to December 2017, he worked as a researcher in molecular biology and immunology at the same institution. Dr. Bisseye also held several key research positions at prominent institutions, including the Pietro Annigoni Biomolecular Research Center, Burkina Faso, and the Medical Research Council (MRC), UK, where he contributed to malaria immunology, human genetics, and tropical diseases. His training and work experience in countries such as Gabon, Burkina Faso, and the UK have provided him with invaluable insights into the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases, including malaria and hepatitis. He has also worked on a range of diagnostic techniques, from PCR to flow cytometry.
Research Focus
Dr. Cyrille Bisseye’s research focuses primarily on tropical infectious diseases, including malaria, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV, and other transfusion-transmissible infections prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. He is particularly interested in genetic factors associated with susceptibility to or protection against these diseases, with significant work on Plasmodium falciparum malaria. His research also delves into the epidemiology and molecular diagnostics of various pathogens, aiming to improve public health outcomes in Africa. One of his key research themes is transfusion safety and the prevalence of blood-borne infections, especially in the context of first-time blood donors. Dr. Bisseye’s research extends to the molecular biology of parasites and host immune responses, including humoral and cellular immunity. He is actively involved in systemic reviews and meta-analyses aimed at understanding the seroprevalence of diseases such as hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa. His work contributes to the development of diagnostic tools and vaccine candidates for these critical diseases.
Publication Top Notes
- “Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis B and Occult Hepatitis B Among Blood Donors in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” 📑
- “C-reactive protein and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in asymptomatic intestinal parasite carriers from urban and rural areas of Gabon” 🔬
- “Prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors according to urbanization level, gender, and age, in apparently healthy adults living in Gabon” 🏥
- “Determinants of low birth weight in Franceville, Southeast Gabon” 🍼
- “Microfilariae Prevalence and its Association with Anemia Among First-time Blood Donors in Lambaréné, Gabon” 🩸
- “Epidemiology of community origin of major multidrug-resistant ESKAPE uropathogens in a paediatric population in South-East Gabon” 💉
- “Natural Non-Polio-Enteroviruses Detected in Captive Mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx) and Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) Housed in a Primate Center in Franceville, Gabon” 🦧
- “Decrease on malaria clinical cases from 2017 to 2019 in Franceville, Southeast Gabon” 🦟
- “Prevalence and Loa loa Filariasis Risk Factors: Case of Koula-Moutou and Surrounding Departments, in Central-Eastern Gabon” 🌍
- “A comparative analysis of blood-borne infections among sickle cell anemia patients and first-time donors in Gabon” 🩸