• The use of biomarkers as diagnostic tools for bacterial and viral infections as well as in community-based evaluation studies.

• Determinants of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human, animal and the environment under a One-health approach.

• Determinants of AMR in Covid-19 Pandemic in Low-and-Middle-income Countries

• Sepsis: Incidence, Determinants and Outcomes in Kano (SIDOK). A Multidisciplinary research group based in Aminu Kano teaching Hospital / Bayero University Kano.

• Health and Sickness Among Nomadic Fulani Herders: Perception, Predisposition, Occurrence and Prevention of Malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension

1. Faruku N., Sarkinfada F., Akande, A. O., Taysir R. Hafiz, Khalid I. M, Idris A. Kabuga, Musa S. 1, Umar K. 1, Faruk U. Magaji, Yusuf M. Mujahid N.S and. Abbas M. A. (2024): Comparative Analysis of Widal Agglutination and Typhoid Humoral Response Assays in Febrile Patients at Kebbi State, Nigeria Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), (10) 2a 313-23

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/dujopas/article/view/274258

1. Ibrahim Yusuf and Faruk Sarkinfada (2021): Gaps in the Implementation of COVID-19 mitigation measures could lead to development of new strains of antimicrobial resistant pathogens: Nigerian perspective. Pan African Medical Journal. 2021;40:12. Published on 03 Sep 2021 https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/40/12/full/

1. AG Abubakar, P Hollands, A Abdullahi1, AK Gwarzo, AH Kwaru, MA Emokpae, F Sarkinfada and SG Ahmed (2020): Prospects and Challenges of Cord Blood Transfusion in Nigeria Acta Scientific Biotechnology 1.6 (2020): 34-39 https://actascientific.com/ASBT/pdf/ASBT-01-0041.pdf

1. Sulaiman S Ibrahim, PhD; Muhammad M Mukhtar; Helen Irving; Jacob M Riveron; Amen N Fadel; William Tchapga; Jack Hearn; Abdullahi Muhammad; Faruk Sarkinfada; Charles S Wondji (2020): Exploring mechanisms of multiple insecticide resistance in a highly Plasmodium-infected malaria vector Anopheles funestus sensu stricto from Sahel of northern Nigeria. Genes 2020, 11(4), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes11040454

1. Alkali, B. Agwu, E. Sarkinfada, F. Idris, A. M and Sanusi B. M. (2020): Correlation of Nosocomial Infection with Prolong Hospital Stays in Kano Nigeria Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 12(2): 149 - 155 DOI:4314/bajopas.v12i2.22

1. Usman, B., Sarkinfada, F., Mohammed, Y., Idris, A. M., Umar, A. A., and Tsiga-Ahmed, F. (2019): Incidence and Susceptibility of H. Influenzae Among Under-5 Years Children Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Northwestern Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Microbiology 2(1) 76-80.

1. Alkali Bashir, Adamu Almustapha Aliero, Abdurrazak Muhammad Idris, Hamisu Umar Takalmawa, Sarkinfada Faruk and Agwu Ezera1 (2019): Molecular characterization of Acinetobacter baumannii from patients with prolonged hospital stays in three tertiary hospitals of Kano Metropolis, Northwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Microbiology Research 13(27), pp. 510-517 DOI: 10.5897/AJMR2019.9189

1. Alkali, B., Agwu, E., Sarkinfada, F., Idris, A. M. and Takalmawa, H. U (2019): Bacterial Agents Associated with Health Care Associated Infections in Some Selected Tertiary Hospital of Kano Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 33(1): 4626 - 4632

1. Alkali Bashir, Iliyasu Garba, Adamu Almustapha Aliero, Abdurrazak Kibiya, Muhammad Hassan Abubakar, Ibrahim Ntulume, Faruk Sarkinfada, Agwu Ezera (2019): Superbugs-related prolonged admissions in three tertiary hospitals, Kano State, Nigeria. The Pan African Medical Journal. 2019; 32:166. doi:10.11604/pamj.2019.32.166.18481

1. Kabara Halima, Hassan-Hanga Fatimah, Abdusalam Kabir, Sarkinfada Faruk, Kabir Halima, Mohammed Mohammed, Adamu Sarki, and Ibrahim Hafsat. (2019): 1662: Sepsis Incidence, Outcome and Correlates in Regional Tertiary Hospital in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria. Critical Care Medicine. 47(1):805 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000552401.15517.3e.

1. Gwaram, B., Dalhat, M., Hamza, M., Habib, Z., Bello, M., Yakasai, A., Sadauki, A., Aliyu, H., Vandi, Z., Sarkinfada, F., Karaye, K., & Habib, A. (2018). Effect of malaria on the outcomes of sickle cell phenotypes in a semi-nomadic population. Pyramid Journal of Medicine, 1(1). https://www.pagepress.org/medicine/index.php/pjm/article/view/22

1. Mahmoud MA, Gwarzo MY, Sarkinfada F (2018) Dengue Virus Immunoglobulinaemia among Pregnant Women and Blood Donors in Nigeria: Need for Integration into Disease Management Policy. J Healthc Commun 3:40. DOI: 10.4172/2472-1654.100150

1. Yusuf, M.M., Sarkinfada, F., Rogo, L.D., Sarki, A.M. and Musa, Y.I. (2018): Prevalence of Human Pegivirus (HPgV)) Among HIV/AIDS Patients in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano – Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science;3(3):37 - 44.

1. Basirka, N.L., Sarkinfada, F., Gadama, A.S., Mohammed, Y., Abubakar, M.U. (2018): Re-occurring cases of under-five Measles infection in North-Western Nigeria-the need to increase immunization coverage. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science;3 (2): 63 - 70.

1. Gadama A., Sarkinfada F., Mohammed Y., Basirka N. L., Abubakar M. U. (2018): Predisposing factors to cytomegalovirus infection among pregnant women in North-Western Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (1): 69-87

1. Dabo, N.T., Sarkinfada, F., and Tijjani, N.Z. (2017): diagnosis of malaria and typhoid fevers using basic tools: a comparative analysis of a retrospective data with a prospective evaluation in an endemic setting Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 10 (1): 448 - 454 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/bajopas/article/view/165660

1. Abbas, A. M. Sarkinfada, F., Dabo, N. T., Adamu, A. Y., Adamu, S. M., Koki, Y. A., Adamu, S. and Abdullahi, S. A. (2017): Comparative study of malaria parasite diagnosis: Microscopy and rapid diagnostic-testing. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology 38(2) P 223-6Comparative study of malaria parasite diagnosis: Microscopy and rapid diagnostic-testing | Nigerian Journal of Parasitology (ajol.info)

1. Muhammad H, Dalhat MM, Habib ZG, Bello MM, Bello AU, Yakasai AM, Sadauki AH, Hussaini B, Gwaram BA, Sarkinfada F, Karaye K, Abdulkadir I and Habib a G (2016): Primary tuberculosis in a nomadic Fulani population and their cattle herds in Kano, Nigeria: a one health approach. Sub-Saharan Afr J Med; 3:205-9. DOI: 10.4103/ssajm.ssajm_40_16

1. Musa M. Bello, Muhammad Hamza, Mahmood M. Dalhat, Zaiyad G. Habib, Ahmad M. Yakasai, Aisha H. Sadauki, Bashir Hussain, Baffa A. Gwaram, Faruk Sarkinfada, Kamilu M. Karaye, Abdulrazak G. Habib, Abubakar U. Bello (2016): Challenges of Immunization Coverage among a Semi-Nomadic Population in Kano State, North West Nigeria. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) 27 (3), pp 186-193 http://gssrr.org/index.php?journal=JournalOfBasicAndApplied.

1. Hassan S, Isyaku M, Yayo A, Sarkinfada F, Ihesiulor GU, Iliyasu G (2016): Adult Loa loa Filarial Worm in the Anterior Chamber of the Eye: A First Report from Savanna Belt of Northern Nigeria. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(4): e0004436. doi:10.1371/journal. pntd.0004436.

1. Sarkinfada F, Dabo N. Tukur, Abbas A. Muaz, Adamu A. Yahuza (2015): Modified Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) Model for Quality Assessment of Malaria Parasite Microscopy and Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Kano, Nigeria. Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology. (ICEIAM), World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. Dubai UAE, December 23-24, 2015

1. Dabo N. T., Sharif, A A., Mohammed Y. and Sarkinfada F. (2015): Malaria and Hepatitis B Co-Infection in Patients with Febrile Illnesses Attending General Outpatient Unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano, Northwestern Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (BAJOPAS). 8(1): 89-95

1. Abubakar U. B., Muhammad H., Mahmood M. D., Zaiyad G. H., Musa M. B., Ahmad M. Y., Aisha H. S., Bashir H., Baffa A. G., Sarkinfada F., Karaye K. M. and Abdulrazaq G. H. (2015): Prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis Infection Based on Intradermal Tuberculin Test in Fulani Nomadic Cattle Herds in Rano, Kano State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Medicine 10 (4-6): 17-20

1. B Maikaje, Y. A. Umar, Y. Sadiq, S. S. Usman, F. Sarkinfada and B. A Darma (2015): Detection of PfATPase-6 and PFTCTP genes of Plasmodium Falciparum in patients receiving artemisinin combination therapy In Kano, Nigeria Annals of Experimental Biology 2015, 3 (2):15-20 Available @ www.aexpbio.com

1. Kamilu Musa Karaye, Muzammil M. Yakasai, Umar Abdullahi, Muhammad Hamza, Mahmood M. Dalhat, Baffa A. Gwaram, Zaiyad G. Habib, Musa M. Bello, Ahmad M. Yakasai, Aisha H. Sadauki, Faruk Sarkinfada, Usman B. Abubakar, Abdulrazaq G. Habib (2015): Hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors in a semi‑nomadic Fulani population in Kano, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Cardiology Available @ http://www.nigjcardiol.org IP: 41.190.14.211]

1. Sadiq, D. B Maikaje, F. Sarkinfada, B. A Darma and S. S Usman (2015): Occurrence of P. falciparum resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy for malaria in Kano State, Nigeria Annals of Experimental Biology 2015, 3 (1):33-38 Available @ www.aexpbio.com

1. Sarkinfada F, Auwal I. K and Manu A. Y. (2014): Applications of Molecular Techniques for Infectious Diseases. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (BAJOPAS). 7(1): 37-45 http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v7i1.8

1. G. Abubakar, F. Sarkinfada (Corresponding Author) A. H. Kwaru and S. G. Ahmed (2013): Comparing Haemozoin Count and Parasitemia in the prognosis of Severe Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Children and Non-immune Adults in Kano-Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (BAJOPAS). 6(1): 20 – 6 DOI: 10.4314/bajopas. v6i1.5

1. Sarkinfada F (2014): The Soul, Islamic Faith and Challenges of Science and Technology. Ijtihad Journal of Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues. International Institute of Islamic Thought Nigeria (IIITN)

1. Auwal, I. K., Amin M., Atanda, A. T., Tukur J., and Sarkinfada, F. (2013): Prevalence and risk Factors of Human Papilloma Virus Infection Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Kano, Nigeria Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (BAJOPAS) 6 (1):67-71 DOI: 4314/bajopas.v6i1.14

1. Faruk Sarkinfada, Yunusa Aliyu, Charles Chavasse, Imelda Bates (2009): Impact of Introducing Integrated Quality Assessment for Tuberculosis and Malaria Microscopy in Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Infections in Developing Countries (JIDC). 3(1):20-27. Available at: jidc.org

1. Takalmawa, A. G Abubakar, E. E. Nwokedi, F. Sarkinfada (2007): The Pattern of Smear positive Pulmonary tuberculosis in Kano, Nigeria: A 2-Year review. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences 4(1-2) 18-21.

1. Sarkinfada F., Azeez-Akande O., Abubakar S.I., Ilyasu Z., (2009): Urinary Schistosomiasis in Danjarima community of Kano State, Nigeria. Journal of Infections in Developing Countries (JIDC) 3(6):452-457. jidc.org

1. Imelda Bates, Stephen McKew, and Faruk Sarkinfada (2007): Anemia – A Useful Indicator of Neglected Disease Burden and Control. Public Library of Science (PLoS) Open Access Online Journal PLoS Medicine | plosmedicine.org August 2007 | Volume 4| Issue 8.

1. Alkali B. Aliyu B. S. and Sarkinfada F. (2006): Microbiological Activity of Some Hausa Aphrodisiac Plants of Northern Nigeria. Proc Annual Conf IRDI Science and Technology Forum 2(7): 51 -6.

1. Mukhtar M. D., Dayyabu M. and Sarkinfada F. (2005): Assessment of Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Salmonella typhi Isolates from Typhoid Fever Patients at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropics (BEST) Vol. 2 No1.

1. G. Abubakar M.A. Emokpae, F. Sarkinfada, A.H. Kwaru, T. Ofulu, M.O. Imoru, N. S Magaji, A H Arzai, D. Musa, L. A. F Schrott and H.U Takalmawa (2004): Evaluation of The Detection Threshold of Three Immunochromotographic Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT’s) Kits for Falciparum Malaria Infection Using Titration Technique. J. Med. Lab Sc. Nig. Vol 13 No (2); 45-50. DOI: 10.4314/jmls. v13i2.35347

1. Sarkinfada F., Abubakar A. G., Umar M. I. and Atiku M. K. (2003): Nutritional Studies on Under-5 years Children with Malaria in Danbare Community, Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (JOPAAS) Vol I (1) 1-5.

1. Usman A., Sarkinfada F., Mufunda J., Nyarang’o P., Mansur K. and Dayyabu M. (2005): Recurrent Cholera Epidemics in Kano – Northern Nigeria Central African Journal of Medicine 51(3/4) 34-8.

1. Faruk Sarkinfada (2004): HIV/AIDS and Islamic Belief and Practice. Al-Ijtihad, Journal of Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues, vol.5, No. 1, Kano: IIIT Nigeria Office, 2004, pp.3-7

1. Sarkinfada F., Borodo M.M., Kabir M. and Usman A. (2003): Diagnosis value of Widal test for typhoid fever in Kano, Nigeria. Hamdard Medicus.Vol. XLVI No. 4 p 105-9. (3) (PDF) Diagnostic Value of a Single Widal Test for Typhoid Fever in Kano State, Nigeria (researchgate.net)

1. Sarkinfada F. and Atiku M.K., (2003) Lipid Profiles in typhoid fever patients. Hamdard Medicus.Vol. XLVI No. 3 p 130-2.

1. Sarkinfada F. and Abubakar A. G. (2001): Leucocyte counts of Adult Typhoid fever Patients in Kano, Nigeria. Nigerian Society for Experimental Biologists (NISEB) Journal 1 (1): 83-6. Leukocyte counts of typhoid fever patients in Kano, Nigeria. | Sarkinfada | NISEB Journal (klobexjournals.com)

1. Sule M. S., Sarkinfada F., and Atiku M.K. (2000): Nutritional Status of Measles infected children in Rinkusawa, Kano State, Nigeria. Hamdard Medicus. XLIII, (2). 92-4. Nutritional status of measles infected children in Rinkusawa, Kano State, Nigeria. | Semantic Scholar

1. Sarkinfada F., Amin I. B., Umar M. I., Wambai A. D., Saleh M. S. and Abubakar M. (2004): Integrated Health Education and Community Development in Rural Areas of Kano State: The Tofa Experience.  Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research   Development Vol 3 No. 11 pdf (globalacademicgroup.com)
2. Sarkinfada F. (2001): Poverty and the Eradication of Polio: Crisis of Perception and Methodology. FAIS Journal of Humanities, Bayero University, Kano 1(3): 310-324.

Book Chapter:

1. Sarkinfada F. (2003): Diagnostic Procedures and Standard Treatment Approaches for Malaria. Health and Related Matters. CH 3 In: S. Dalhatu and M. A. Umar (Editors) Towards Improved Local Government Management. 1st edition Munawwar Books International, Kano PP 234 – 244

PhD Thesis:

1. Faruk Sarkinfada (2008): Integration of Quality Assessment for Tuberculosis and Malaria Microscopy: Feasibility in Kano State, Nigeria. Ph D Thesis, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK. liverpool.ac.uk

Books / Creative Works

1. ‘Wani Abu a Kan Matar Sarki…’ (2018), a Hausa version of Microbial World: A Mysterious Journey (2001);
2. Gadama A., Sarkinfada F. and Mohammed Y. (2017): Cytomegalovirus Seroprevalence among Pregnant women in Jahun, Nigeria. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Mauritius ISBN: 978-620-2-00733-7
3. Sarkinfada F (2012): Marhaban da Manzo. Hausaa version of Maulud: Birth of a Living. (A brief History of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him) Gidan Dabino Publishers Kano, Nigeria.
4. Sarkinfada F (Bakandamiyar Sarkinfada (Hausa Poetry) Gidan Dabino Publishers Kano, Nigeria. Gidan Dabino Publishers Kano, Nigeria.
5. Sarkinfada F. (2006) The Other Way Around. (Science Fiction) Social, Biological and Medical Perspectives of Vesico – Vaginal Fistula (VVF). Gidan Dabino Publishers. Kano.
6. Sarkinfada F. (2006) Hausa version of ‘The Other Way Around’. (Science Fiction) Social, Biological and Medical Perspectives of Vesico – Vaginal Fistula (VVF). Gidan Dabino Publishers. Kano.
7. Sarkinfada F (2005): Maulud: Birth of a Living. (A brief History of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him)
8. Sarkinfada F. (2003) Our Faith. (An introduction to Islamic Phylosophy) Gidan Dabino Publishers. Kano.
9. Sarkinfada F. (2002): Companion of a Captive. (Poetry). Kurawa Holdings (Publishing Division) Kano.
10. Sarkinfada F. (2001): Microbial World: A Mysterious Journey. A public Health Enlightenment Book. Informarts, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Unpublished Books:

1. Sarkinfada F (Unpublished): Ɗan Hakin da ka Raina ... (Microbiology in Hausa)
2. Sarkinfada F (Unpublished): Jakar Magori (Hausa Poetry on Contemporary Issues)
3. Sarkinfada F (Unpublished): Madubin Rayuwa (Mirrow of Life)
4. Sarkinfada F (Unpublished): Kimiyyar Sinadarin Gina Jiki (Protein Biochemistry)
5. Sarkinfada F (Unpublished): Windows of Life (English Poetron some realities of life, beyond what they appear to be in a familiar view).

1. SGT University, India (2023): Certificate of participation, Webinar on Quality and Ethics in Research. March 6, 2023.

1. Ibrahim Yusuf and Faruk Sarkinfada (2022): The Risk of Increased Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens in COVID-19 Pandemic. J Nig Infect Dis Soc https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7008243

1. CHEDS Workshop (2022): Centre for Higher Education and Statistics (CHEDS) Organized by the Academic Planning Department Ministry of Education. September 21st 2022, Auditorium, MOE Ajman Teacher Training Center, Ajman

1. Sarkinfada F. et al (2022): Application of Molecular Diagnostic Tools for Integrated Infectious Disease Surveillance. 16th Annual Public Health Lecture. Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN). Friday July 22nd 2022.

1. Sarkinfada F. (2022): Webinar Participant. Innovation Bootcamp Webinar: Translating Ideas to Impact Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC) Khalifa University UAE April 19, 2022.

1. Sarkinfada F. (2022): Webinar Participant. WHO implementation handbook for national action plans on AMR: guidance for the human health sector. Thursday 17th March 2022

1. Sarkinfada F. (2022); Career Paths to Medical Laboratory Professions. Webinar Guest Speaker. Medical Laboratory Science Education Foundation of Nigeria. March 26th 2022

1. Sarkinfada F. (2021): Webinar Certificate of Attendance: SEPSIS 2021: Rethinking Sepsis in Resource-Constrained Settings: The Viewpoint from Africa. Virtual Sepsis Forum Kigali in Collaboration with International Sepsis Forum (ISF), African Sepsis Alliance (ASA) and Rwanda Emergency Care Association (RECA)Oct 28-29, 2021

1. Sarkinfada F (2021): The Risk of Increased Antimicrobial Resistance Pathogens in Covid-19 Pandemic. Virtual Presentation. Annual Conference of the Nigerian Infectious Disease Society (NIDS) – Lagos held on November 25th – 26th 2021.

1. Sarkinfada F (2021): Laboratory Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever: A Misnomer in Recourse Constraint Settings. Virtual Lecture; Medical Laboratory Education Foundation of Nigeria 11th December 2021

1. Sarkinfada F (2021): The Role of Private Medical Laboratories in Combating the Challenges of Anti-Microbial Resistance. 23rd National Conference of Guild of Private Medical Laboratory Directors (GMLD) Nigeria – Abuja 2021. 17th – 20th August 2021 https://gmldconference.org/certificates/view

1. Sarkinfada F (2020): Strengthening Laboratory Capacity in Combating Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases. Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) Kaduna State, Nigeria Tuesday December 1, 2020

1. Sarkinfada F. et al (2019): Formation of One Health Governance Structure in Nigeria. 1st International Conference on One Health. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeria December 12, 2019.

1. Sarkinfada F. et al (2019): One health Approach in Tackling Global AMR Challenges. 1st International Conference on One Health. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeria December 12, 2019.

1. Sarkinfada F. (2019): Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis in Low-and-Middle-Income-Countries. Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society. November 21, 2019. Abuja Nigeria.

1. Participant: Workshop on Designing & Delivering an Engaging Student-Centric Learning Experience” 3rd of May, 2018 at Khawarizmi International College Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates.

1. Hassan-Hanga F, Kabara HS, Abdulsalam K, Sarkinfada F, Kabir H, Mohammad AM, Sarki MA, Datti ZA, Ibrahim HU, Tudun Wada RA, Gaya SA, Magaji NS, Amole T, Inuwa S, Baba-Maiyaki M, Gwarzo D, Mohammed AM, Yusuf MA, Ibrahim S, Iliyasu G. (2018) Sepsis incidence, outcome and correlates in a regional tertiary hospital, Northwestern Nigeria. College Foundation Day Conference (Best Abstract) Bayero University Kano. March 2018.

1. Sarkinfada F (2017): A War Yet to be Won in Human History. TEDx Conference December 31, 2017. Baba Danbaffa Street Kano, Nigeria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLZtsY9ZOnc&feature=youtu.be 

1. Gadama A., Sarkinfada F. and Mohammed Y. (2017): Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus among Pregnant women in Jahun, Nigeria. 40th Scientific Conference of the Nigerian society for Microbiology. December 5, 2017. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Nigeria.

1. Participant: American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Pathology Update Conference Cleveland Clinic. November 16, 2017. Abu Dhabi, UAE

1. Participant: The First College of American Pathologists (CAP) Inspection Training in the Middle East. November 4, 2017. Abu Dhabi, UAE

1. Sarkinfada F (2017): ‘Laboratory Tools in Critical Care: Prospects and Challenges in Low- and Middle-Income Countries’ The 3rd Regional African Critical Care Conference and the African Sepsis Alliance Symposium. October 17 - October 18, 2017. Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala Uganda.

1. Sarkinfada F (2017): Molecular Diagnosis of Sepsis and its Related Complications.1st International Conference of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Gombe State Branch at the Gombe State University, Nigeria. 8th -12th May, 2017

1. Sarkinfada F (2015): Participant, 1st International Workshop on Sepsis: From Diagnosis to ICU Care. Sudan Medical Specialization Board / Adult Critical Care medical Board,. November 24, 2016. Khartoum Sudan

1. Sarkinfada F, Dabo N. Tukur, Abbas A. Muaz, Adamu A. Yahuza (2015): Modified Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) Model for Quality Assessment of Malaria Parasite Microscopy and Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Kano, Nigeria. 17th International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology. (ICEIAM), World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. December 23-24, 2015. Dubai UAE

1. Sarkinfada F (2015): Challenges of Case Detection and Diagnosis of Commonly Endemic Diseases in Nigeria: 1st National Scientific Conference on Epidemic Preparedness and Mitigation in Nigeria: Inter-professional Collaboration in Healthcare Industry. Federal medical Centre, Dutse and Jigawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery. Dutse Jigawa State. October 20 – 22, 2015

1. Sarkinfada F (2015): Laboratory Diagnosis of MERS-CoV Infection. One Day Sensitization Workshop to the Stakeholders of the Nigerian Airport Workers, organized by the Porthealth, Federal Ministry of Health. Malam Aminu kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano. August 2015

1. Sarkinfada F. (2013): Application of Molecular Techniques in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. 49th Annual Conference / Workshop of the Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, August 2-6 2013 Katsina State, Nigeria.

1. Suraj A. A and Sarkinfada F. (2012): Trends in the Quality Indicators of AFB Microscopy and TB Case Detection in Gombe State, Nigeria. 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health 13-17 November 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1. Sarkinfada*, M. Kabir, J. A Obasanya, G. T. Ojika, E. Elom, and O. A. Ladipo (2012): Improving the External Quality Assessment of TB Diagnosis: Impact of Global Fund TB Projects in Nigeria. 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health 13-17 November 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1. Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) Biannual Conference: Discovery and Delivery of new Paradigms for Global Health. Wednesday 19th – Friday 31st September, 2012. Ramphal Building, Warwick, United Kingdom.

1. Ado G. Abubakar, Sarkinfada A. H. Kwaru and S. G. Ahmed (2011): Comparing Haemozoin Count and Parasitaemia in the prognosis of Severe Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Children and Non-immune Adults in Kano-Nigeria. 9th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria Kano State Branch, at the Royal Tropicana Hotel Kano, from 21st – 25th November, 2011

1. Participant, 47th AMLSN Annual Scientific Conference and general Meeting. 12th – 16th September 2011 Royal Choice Inn, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

1. Sarkinfada, M. Kabir, A. U Ibrahim, G. T. Ojika, E. Elom, J. A. Osho and O. A. Ladipo (2011): Improving the External Quality Assessment of TB Diagnosis: Impact of Global Fund TB Projects in Nigeria. 18th Union Conference 3-5 March 2011, Abuja Nigeria

1. Participant, African Regional Workshop on Dissemination and Implementation of the TBCAP Laboratory Tools Package: 19th – 30th April 2010, Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya.

1. Sarkinfada and T Kanty Ray (2008): TB diagnosis as a catalysts for strengthening Laboratory system. 39th Union World Conference on Lung Health. 16th -20th  October 2008, Paris. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung disease Vol. 12 No. 11 (Supplement 2) 44.

1. Sarkinfada (2008): The Challenges of Quality Management in Medical Laboratory Services in Nigeria. International Conference on Science and Technology, 28th – 30th October, 2008. University of Abuja, Nigeria

1. Sarkinfada (2008): Total Quality Management of Laboratory Services: A Tool for Professional Expertise. 7th Annual Scientific Week and Workshop. Association of Medical laboratory Scientists if Nigeria (Kano Branch). 21st – 25th July 2008 Kano, Nigeria.

1. Sarkinfada, I. Bates and C. Chavasse (2007): An integrated model system for improving the quality of malaria parasites microscopy and AFB microscopy in Kano State of Nigeria. 5thuropean Congress on Tropical medicine and International Health. 24th – 28th May 2007, RAI Amsterdam, the Nertherlands. European J. Trop. Med. & Intern. Health Vol. 12 (Supplement 1) 195

1. Sarkinfada F, Azeez-Akande O., Amin I.B., Abubakar S.I., Ilyasu Z., (2007): Urinary schistosomiasis among children in Danjarima, a rural community of Kano State of Nigeria. 5th European Congress on Tropical medicine and International Health. 24th – 28th May 2007, RAI Amsterdam, the Nertherlands.

1. Sarkinfada. Participant:18th International Workshop on Community-Based Education incorporating Problem-Based Learning (innovative approaches) held from 8 to 14 March 2004. Faculty of medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.

1. Sarkinfada F., Abubakar A. G., Umar M. I. and Atiku M. K. (2001): Nutritional Studies on Under-5 years Children with Malaria in Danbare Comminity, Kano, Nigeria. 32nd Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma Nigeria. (November 28 – 30, 2001).
2. Alkali B., Sarkinfada F. and Audu S. B. (2002): Antimicrobial Activity of Detarium microcarpum (Guill & Perr) on Some Hospital Isolates from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeria. 20th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology (NIST). 29th October – 2nd November 2002. University of Nigeria Nsukka.

1. Jido T. A. ; Galadanci H. S. ; Sarkinfada F. and Garba I. D. (2002) Prevalence and Associated Factors in the Non- Utilization of Maternity Care Services in a Rural area of Kano State. 6th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Abuja, Nigeria: 19th – 23rd November 2002.

1. Sarkinfada F., Amin I. B., Umar M. I., Wambai A. D., Saleh M. S. and Abubakar M. (2003): Integrated Health Education and community Development in Rural Areas of Kano State: The Tofa Experience 2nd National Association For Research Development (NARD) Annual National Conference Federal Collage of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State August 11 – 15, 2003.

1. Sarkinfada F., Atiku M. K, Kabara H. T., Amin I. B., Bala M., Umar M. I. and Azeez A. O. (2003): Epidemiological Determinants Of Terminal Haematuria In A Rural Community Of Kano State. 27th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Parasitology (NSP) held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Yaba

Lagos, September 24th to 27th 2003.

1. Sarkinfada F., Atiku MK., Magashi A. and Dabo NT. 'Popularity of "Zobo - Drink" Amongst Communities in Kano: A Nutritional and Medicinal Perspective.' 28th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. (May, 1997). Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

1. Sarkinfada F. and Raji A.I. 'Microbiological Quality of "Kunun - Zaki" and the effects of Benzoic and Sorbic Acids on its Preservation.' 28th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. (May, 1997). Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

1. Sarkinfada F. And Dikko H, [1997]; Lipid A Antagonists: A New Hope in the Treatment of Edotoxin – mediated pathological effects. XXVth Conference of the West Africa Society of Pharmacology [WASP] A.B.U. Zaria, October1998.

1. Sarkinfada F. and Abubakar A. G. (2000): Leucocyte counts of Adult Typhoid fever Patients in Kano, Nigeria. 1st Biennial Conference of the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biologists (NISEB) 6th – 9th September, 2000. Ilorin Nigeria.

1. Sarkinfada F (2023): Organizer / Facilitator, Students’ Research Competition. KIC Research Department. June 5, 2023.

1. Sarkinfada F (2023): Organizer / Facilitator, Students’ Orientation on Research processes. KIC Research Department. March 15, 2023.

1. Sarkinfada F (2015): Co-Organizer / Facilitator: 5 Credit Units Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshop Getting Grip with Malaria diagnostic Techniques: A Key to Malaria Control in the 21st Century. Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Kano State Branch in Collaboration with Frontline Biomedical Consult / Genome Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories. Aminu Kano teaching hospital, Kano 25th – 29th August 2014

1. Sarkinfada F (2014): Co-Organizer / Facilitator: 5 Credit Units Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshop Getting Grip with Malaria diagnostic Techniques: A Key to Malaria Control in the 21st Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Nassarawa State Branch in Collaboration with Frontline Biomedical Consult / Genome Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories. Kur-su Hotels Ltd, Akwanga 4 – 8 August 2014
2. Organized and participated in the 9th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria Kano State Branch, at the Royal Tropicana Hotel Kano, from 21st – 25th November, 2011

1. Organized and participated in the 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiologists (NSM) held at the Bayero University Kano between 9th and 13th October 2011.

1. Russell Dacombe, Imelda Bates, Bhim Gopul, Faruk Sarkinfada, Alex Owusu-Ofori (2016): Overview of the antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems for Ghana, Malawi, Nepal and Nigeria. Welcome Trust Fleming Fund: supporting surveillance capacity for antimicrobial resistance. Submitted to Welcome Trust, through Research Capacity Unit, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine   Date of report: 27 June 2016

1. Sarkinfada F. (2013): Baseline Assessment of Malaria Diagnostic Capacities in Health Facilities of Kano State, Nigeria. Submitted to The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Kano State Office, as part of the technical support to strengthen diagnostic capacity for malaria. April 2013.                                                                   

1. Sarkinfada F. (2012): Baseline Assessment of Malaria Diagnostic Capacities in Health Facilities of Katsina State, Nigeria. Submitted to The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Katsina State Office, as part of the technical support to strengthen diagnostic capacity for malaria. September 2012.

1. Sarkinfada F. (2012): Baseline Assessment of Malaria Diagnostic Capacities in Health Facilities of Niger State, Nigeria. Submitted to The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Niger State Office, as part of the technical support to strengthen diagnostic capacity for malaria. August 2012. 

1. Sarkinfada F. (2012): Quality Assurance Framework for Malaria Microscopy and rapid Detection Test (RDT) in Nigeria. Submitted to The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Abuja  Office, as part of the technical support to strengthen diagnostic capacity for malaria. March 2012.

1. Max Meis, Omer Ahmed Omer, Osman Eltayeb, Joshua Obasanya, Temitayo Odusote, Aderonke Agbaje, Gabriel Akang, Faruk Sarkinfada, Adebayo Odofin AND Flora (2011): Interim Report of the Joint International Monitoring Mission on Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Services in Nigeria December 2011

1. Sarkinfada F. (2011): Status of AFB Microcopy Centres in Nigeria. Submitted to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, as part of the process for implementing the Global Fund Round 9 Phase 2 TB Project in Nigeria. February 2011. 

1. Sarkinfada F. (2011): Report of Facility Assessment Visit to the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe. Submitted to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, as part of the process for implementing the Gene Xpert Molecular diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Nigeria. July 2011.

1. Sarkinfada F. (2011): A Review on the Status of Quality Assurance of AFB Microcopy Centres in Nigeria (2008 – 2009). Submitted to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, as part of the process for implementing the Global Fund Round 9 Phase 2 TB Project in Nigeria. June 2010.  

1. Contributor: 2005 HIV / Syphilis Sentinel Survey Among the Attendants of Antenatal Clinics in Nigeria. Federal Ministry of Health / CDC, Abuja March 2006

1. Contributor: National TB Laboratory Development Plan, (2010-2015) Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja May 2010.

1. Contributor: TB and Leprosy Indicator Reference Book (July 2011). National TB and Leprosy Control Programme, FMOH, Abuja.  July 2011

1. Contributor: Manual of Technical SOPs for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (December 2011) National TB and Leprosy Control Programme, FMOH, Abuja. December 2011

Merit Award for contributions to Literature Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)                    2025

Recognition Award Nigerian Infectious Disease Society (NIDS)                                                  2019

Merit Award for contributions to Literature Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)                    2017

Member, BactiVac Network, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom                                   2023

Good Clinical Practice Certification: NIDA Clinical Trials Network (HHSN27201201000024C)   2021

Fellow, West African Postgraduate Medical Laboratory Science (Bacteriology) (No. F 00021)      2020

Fellow of International Ford Foundation Fellowship Program      (Public Health)                         2007

Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene                                       2007

Associate, Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) License No. RA/5093       1993

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