koechakihiro

About: Akihiro Koech is an ambassador at the AMR insights ambassador network and a final-year biochemistry student at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology who delved into the fascinating realm of bacteriophages during an enriching internship at the Kenya Institute of Primate Research. His passion for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and advocating against antibiotic misuse unfolded as he actively engaged in social media and contributed to WAAW 2023—Akihiro's research endeavors now center around combating multi-drug-resistant bacteria, particularly the WHO-classified ESKAPEE pathogens. Venturing beyond conventional methods, he diligently isolates therapeutic phages from sewage samples, striving to raise awareness about AMR within his community. Akihiro's mission goes beyond academia, aiming to safeguard the collective well-being from the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.