Prof. Charles F. Hayfron-Benjamin

Area of Expertise

Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Basic and Clinical Physiology, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function Assessment, Translational Research, and Bioethics.

Professor Hayfron-Benjamin’s professional and research interests focus on critical care medicine, respiratory and cardiovascular physiology, translational research, sickle cell disease, diabetes-related complications, and intensive care predictive systems. His work seeks to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of respiratory and cardiovascular dysfunction through clinical research and innovation.

Professor Charles F. Hayfron-Benjamin is a Consultant Anesthesiologist, Intensive Care Physician, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in clinical medicine, physiology, and medical research. As Director of Medical and Scientific Research at UGMC, he provides strategic leadership for research initiatives while advancing clinical practice, education, and scientific innovation in healthcare.

Work Experience

Professor Hayfron-Benjamin completed his internship at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and subsequently served as a Medical Officer in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care. Following specialist and fellowship training, he became a Specialist and Senior Specialist Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and later a Consultant Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician at UGMC. He has also held academic and leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of Physiology at the University of Ghana Medical School, Head of Research (Anesthesia and Intensive Care) at UGMC, and Head of the Department of Anesthesia at Family Health Medical School.

He has contributed significantly to medical education, training over 3,000 medical students and mentoring numerous Master's and PhD candidates. He has established and led several research laboratories and multidisciplinary research programmes and has participated in major international collaborative research projects.

General Skills and Competencies

Professor Hayfron-Benjamin possesses expertise in:

Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Assessment

Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Autonomic and Microvascular Function Testing

Research Infrastructure Development

Scientific and Grant Writing

Bioethics Consultation

Clinical Teaching and Mentorship

Multidisciplinary Research Leadership

Language Skills

Professor Hayfron-Benjamin is fluent in Fante, Twi, Ga, and English.