Musse Girma Abdela

Musse Girma

Research Assistant

Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Email: musse.girma@aau.edu.et

 

 

 

 

VALIDATE Role:

Network Associate

 

Research Keywords:

TB, Zoonotic TB, Brucellosis, Leishamaniasis, Food Safety and Animal Models.

 

Biography:

Musse is a professional with a strong educational foundation in veterinary medicine and infectious diseases. Having completed his Veterinary Medicine degree at Addis Ababa University from 2007 to 2012, he pursued further specialization by obtaining a Master of Science in Tropical and Infectious Diseases. Additionally, Musse expanded his expertise through an international diploma program at the former Practical Training Center, now known as The Aeres Training Center. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding and addressing complex health challenges, particularly in the realms of TB, Bovine TB, Leishmaniasis, brucellosis, Rabies, and other zoonotic and livestock infectious diseases.
Equipped with a multifaceted skill set and a passion for disease control and prevention, He is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to global health efforts. His areas of interest underscore his commitment to improving animal and human welfare, and he is poised to leverage his knowledge and experience to tackle emerging health threats and promote sustainable solutions in veterinary medicine and public health arenas.

 

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Key Publications:

  • Tulu B, Zewede A, Belay M, Zeleke M, Girma M, Tegegn M, Ibrahim F, Jolliffe DA, Abebe M, Balcha TT, Gumi B, Martineau HM, Martineau AR, Ameni G. Epidemiology of Bovine Tuberculosis and Its Zoonotic Implication in Addis Ababa Milkshed, Central Ethiopia. Front Vet Sci. 2021 Feb 17;8:595511. http://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.595511 . PMID: 33681321; PMCID: PMC7925636.
  • Ejo M, Haile B, Tariku T, Nigatu S, Kebede E, Bitew AB, Demessie Y, Getaneh G, Alebie A, Girma M, Ota F, Nuru A. Bacteriological and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium bovis isolates from tuberculous lesions collected among slaughtered cattle, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Microbiol. 2021 Oct 20;21(1):286. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02349-1 . PMID: 34666679; PMCID: PMC8527785.
  • Abdela MG, Teshale S, Gobena MM, Zewde A, Jaleta H, Gumi B, Ameni G. Epidemiology of Epizootic Lymphangitis Among Carthorses in Ethiopia. Front Vet Sci. 2021 Dec 10;8:762937. http://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.762937 . PMID: 34970614; PMCID: PMC8713507.
  • Worku G, Gumi B, Mohammedbirhan B, Girma M, Sileshi H, Hailu M, Wondimu A, Ashagre W, Tschopp R, Carruth L, Ameni G. Molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis in the Somali region, eastern Ethiopia. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Oct 14;9:960590. http://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.960590 . PMID: 36313999; PMCID:
  • Worku G, Gumi B, Girma M, Mohammedbirhan B, Diriba G, Seid G, Getu M, Amare M, Sinshaw W, Ashagre W, Tschopp R, Carruth L, Ameni G. Drug sensitivity of clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its association with bacterial genotype in the Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. Front Public Health. 2022 Aug 17;10:942618. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.942618 . PMID: 36062084; PMCID: PMC9428271. PMC9614095.
  • Meaza A, Diriba G, Girma M, Wondimu A, Worku G, Medhin G, Ameni G, Gumi B. Molecular typing and drug sensitivity profiles of M. Tuberculosis isolated from refugees residing in Ethiopia. J ClinTuberc Other Mycobact Dis. 2023 Apr 15;31:100371. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jctube.2023.100371 . PMID: 37113677; PMCID: PMC10127110.
  • Shamebo, T., Gumi, B., Zewude, A., Fikru, G., Temesgen, M., Muse, G., Betselot, Z., Melak, G., Sindew, M., Muluwork, G., Biniam, W., Beyene, P., Gobena, A,. Molecular epidemiology and drug sensitivity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in homeless individuals in the Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia. Sci Rep 13, 21370 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023- 48407-8.