Our school is actively involved in various research projects of public health importance in collaboration with local, national and international institutes, and individuals. Our specific areas of research focus on infectious diseases and biomedical sciences with emphasis on TB, malaria, HIV, intestinal parasitoses, hospital acquired infections and other communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Ongoing Research Activities
| Title of the Proposal | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigators |
| Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Gondar University Teaching Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Mengistu EndrisEmail: mengistu06@gmail.com | Yeshambel Belyhun Andargachew Mulu Mulat Adefiris Feleke Moges Afework Kassu |
| Effect of soil transmitted helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis on Malaria Immune response, incidence and disease severity | Dr. Afework Kassu | Dr. BeyeneMoges Markos Negash Dr. Shitaye Alemu Dr. Pascale Kropf Bemnet Amare |
| Quality of life and common mental disorders among multidrug resistance Tuberculosis patients in the University of Gondar Hospital, Ethiopia | Mr. Mengistu EndrisEmail: mengistu06@gmail.com | Dr. Hannan Yusuf Dr. Ermias Diro |
| Seroprevalence of Hepatitis among food handlers at Gondar University students cafeterias, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Mulat Dagnew | Feleke Moges Meseret Alem Fikir Asrie Agersew Alemu Gizachew Yismaw |
| Current statuses of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C virus infections, Syphilis and associated risk factors among female commercial sex workers in Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Mengistu EndrisEmail: mengistu06@gmail.com | Yeshambel Belayhun Prof. Moges Tiruneh Dr. Ermias Diro |
| Bacteriological and parasitological assessment among food handlers of Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Mulat Dagnew | Mucheyt Gizachew Belay Anagaw Agersew Alemu Prof. Moges Tiruneh |
| Prevalence and associated risk factors of anaemia among HIV infected children attending Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Bamlaku Enawgaw | Meseret Alem Mulugeta Melku Zelalem Addis Geremew Gizaw |
| Patterns of morbidity and their outcomes among children admitted to pediatrics ward of Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Dagnachew Muluye | Dr.Berihun M Dr.Sisay Yefru Digsu Negese |
| Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending University of Gondar Hospital Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Mulat Dagnew | Fiker Asre Agersew Alemu Belay Anagaw Aschalew Gelaw Gashaw Yetayew |
| Nutritional status and serum albumin levels of Tuberculosis patients: A serrogate marker for treatment outcome in Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Dagnachew Muluye | Dr. Berihun M Yitayih Wondimeneh Digsu Negese |
| Surveillance of Vancomycin and Methicillin Resistant S. aureus in the Two Major Reginal Hospitals of Amhara Region | Dr. Feleke Moges (BSc.,E-mail: mogesfeleke@gmail.com | Mr. Bemnet AmareMr. Belay Anagaw Mr. Andargachew Mulu Dr. Afework Kassu |
| Contribution of Hospital Waste water to the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Comparison to Non-Health Institution at Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia | Dr. Feleke Moges (BSc., MSc., PhD., Associate professor)E-mail: mogesfeleke@gmail.com | Yeshambel Belyhun Mengistu Endris Walelegn Worku |
| Therapeutic efficacy of Artemether–lumefantrine (Coartem®) in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kola Diba health center | Abebe AlemuE-mail: yanbule@gmail.com | |
| Current status of soil transmitted helminthes and Schistosoma mansoni infection among two primary school children in North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia | Biniam MatewosE-mail: fikirbinnyanbule@yahoo.com | |
| Prevalence And Factors Associated With Rotavirus Infection Among ChildrenWith Acute Diarrhea Visiting University Of Gondar Teaching Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Agersew Alemu E-mail: agersewalemu@yahoo.com | Dr. Afework kassuMr.yeshambel belayhn Mr.abebe alemu Mr.belay anegaw Dr.zemene tigabu Mr.gizachew yismaw Mr. Mengistu endris |
| Malaria And Intestinal Helminths Co-Infection And Their Contribution For Anemia In Fibril Patients Attending Kola Diba Health Center, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study | Mr. Agersew AlemuE-mail: agersewalemu@yahoo.com | Mr. Abebe AlemuMr. Belay anagaw Mr. Mulat dagnaw Mr. Wubet birhan Mr. Meseret alem |
| Uropathogenic Bacterial Isolates and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Hiv/Aids Patient’s Attending Gondar University Specialized Hospital Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Agersew Alemu E-mail: agersewalemu@yahoo.com | Mr. Abebe alemuMr.Yitayal shiferaw Mr. Belay anegaw Mr.Mulat Dagnaw Mr. Meseret Alem |
| Bacterial and Parasitic agents of diarrhoeal diseases among under five children attending Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia | Belay Anagaw (BSC., MSc)E-mail: belayanagaw@gmail.com | |
| Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among medical waste handlers at government health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia. | Belay Anagaw (BSC., MSc)E-mail: belayanagaw@gmail.com | |
| lipid peroxidation and level of antioxidants among tuberculosis Patients with and without HIV | Wubet BirhanE-mail:yeshmebetessey@gmail.com | Masresha sibhat Agersew Alemu Abebe Alemu Zelalem Addis Gizachew Yismaw |
| Molecular Epidemiology and Drug Resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among HIV positive and HIV negative tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia | Dr. Belay TessemaE-Mail: bt1488@yahoo.com | |
| Transmitted HIV drug resistance threshold survey among voluntary counseling and testing centers clients at Gondar University Hospital. | Dawit Assefa | |
| Surveillance of bacterial meningitis and factors affecting meningococcal disease severity. | Dominique A. Caugant | Afework Kassu, et al. |
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the above work you can contact the lead investigator directly. Alternatively please contact:
- Name:
- Ato Wubet Birhan
- Job Title
- Dean, School of Biomedical and Laboratory
- Tel (office):
- +251 58-1117678
- Email:
- yeshmebetessey@gmail.com