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Johan Delport is an Associate Professor in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at Western University. He specializes in medical pathology with a focus on microbiology. With an extensive academic background, he obtained his MMed in Pathology from the University of Pretoria, where he also earned his MBChB. His current clinical research activities are concentrating on rapid methods for identifying bacterial pathogens in patients suspected of bacteremia. Dr. Delport’s interests lie particularly in the timely molecular diagnosis of carbapenemase-producing organisms, which are a significant concern due to their contribution to increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. His work addresses crucial resistance mechanisms and aims to enhance antibiotic stewardship. He is heavily involved in clinical education and training, mentoring students and junior staff in laboratory diagnostics and infectious diseases.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.