Board Member Committee
Resume:
ENDA LE H. GEBREGZABHER
P hD, M S, M L S ( AS C P i ) C M
Gulele Subcity. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone +251-***-******
E-mail: ******.*****@******.***.**/***********@*****.*** /***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Laboratory Science Professional with a PhD and 15+ years
experience in teaching, researching, coordinating, consulting, training and managing
in public and private health institutes.
EDUCATION
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
PhD, Medical Biochemistry 2017
(Sandwich Program with Orebro University, Sweden)
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
MSc, Biochemistry 2010
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BSc, Medical Laboratory Technology 2005
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Associate of Science, Medical Laboratory Technology 1997
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. St. Pauls Hospital Millennium Medical College Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position: Assistant Professor-Department of Biochemistry Nov. 2017 Current
2. Bethel Medical College Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position: Lecturer-Department of Biochemistry Nov 2010 October. 2012
3. International Clinical laboratories (ICL) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position: Laboratory Manager August 2006 October 2007
4. Senay Higher Clinic Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position: Laboratory Technician December 1999 June 2005
5. Federal Ministry of Health, Hosana Hospital Hosana, Ethiopia
Position: Laboratory Technician April 1997 September 1999
Endale H. Gebregzabher
CERTIFICATION
American Society for Clinical Pathology International Certification in Clinical
Laboratory Scientist: CLS (ASCPi)CM
CONSULTANCY
Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association (EMLA)
Post Title: National Panel of Expert for continuing professional development (CPD) in
medical laboratory
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Date: May 1, 2019 January 7, 2021
Major Duty: Advice the society in developing national CPD guideline for medical
laboratory professionals, represent the society to assess CPD provider for accreditation,
perform national need assessment for CPD in medical laboratory, support development of
CPD courses provided by the society.
United Nations office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Post Title: Procurement Specialist (Biomedical Engineering Laboratory)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Date: May 1, 2019 April 31, 2020
Major Duty: Technical advice in procurement of high-tech laboratory equipment and
chemicals.
PUBLICATIONS and PROPOSALS
Breast Cancer in Ethiopia: Evidence for geographic difference in the distribution of
molecular subtypes in Africa
Endale Hadgu1, Daniel Seifu1,Wondemagegnhu Tigneh2, Yonas Bokretsion3, Abebe Bekele4, Markos
Abebe5, Thomas Sollie6, Sofia D. Merajver8, Christina Karlsson7, Mats G Karlsson6
Hadgu et al. BMC Women's Health (2018) 18:40
Distribution and characteristics of androgen receptor (AR) in breast cancer among women
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross sectional study
Hadgu E, Seifu D, Tigneh W, Bokretsion Y, Bekele A, Abebe M, et al. PLoS One.
2020;15(5):e0232519.
Detection of high and low-risk HPV DNA in archived breast carcinoma tissues from
Ethiopian women
Endale Hadgu Gebregzabher, Daniel Seifu, Wondemagegnhu Tigneh et al.
20 May 2020, P RE P RINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [+https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-
29468/v1+]
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Tumor and immune cell profiling in breast cancer using highly multiplexed imaging mass
cytometry single-cell technology demonstrates tumor heterogeneity and immune
phenotypic abnormality in Ethiopian women [abstract].
Maheteme Bekele,, Lisa Newman, Melissa Davis and Endale Hadgu Gebregzabher.
In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Special Conference on Tumor Heterogeneity: From Single Cells to
Clinical Impact; 2020 Sep 17-18. Philadelphia (PA): AACR;
Cancer Res 2020;80(21 Suppl): Abstract nr PO-087.
Gene expression profiles of Ghanaian and Ethiopian triple-negative breast tumors.
Martini R, Gebregzabher E, Dorsaint P, Chu T, Arora K, Gibbs L, et al. Abstract
SS1-07:. 2021;81(4 Supplement):SS1-07-SS1-.
Identification of ancestry-specific gene expression profiles of African triple-
negative breast tumors. Martini R, Gebregzabher E, Dorsaint P, Chu T, Arora K,
Gibbs L, et al. Abstract PO-187: 2020;29(12 Supplement):PO-187-PO-.
Dissertation/Thesis
Molecular Characterization and Assessment of Viral Tumerigenesis in Breast Cancer
among Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Endale Hadgu1, Daniel Seifu1,Wondemagegnhu Tigneh2, Yonas Bokretsion3, Abebe Bekele4, Markos
Abebe5, Sofia D. Merajver8, Christina Karlsson7, Mats G Karlsson6
A dissertation submitted in fulfillment of PhD in Medical Biochemistry (2017)
Prevalence and Determinants of Microalbuminuria among Diabetic Patients in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Endale Hadgu; Rajinder Chawla; Yesehak Worku; and Tedla Kebede
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of MSc in Medical Biochemistry (2010)
Comparison of the WHO Hemoglobin Color Scale with HemoCue Hemoglobinometer to
screen anemia among pregnant women in Addis Ababa.
Endale Hadgu; Kassu Desta; Nebiyu Gizaw; and Hailegebriel Abomsa
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (2005)
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PRESENTATIONS, SCIENTIFIC REVIEW and COMMITTEE
Presentations:
Poster Presentation: Tumor and immune cell profiling in breast cancer using highly
multiplexed Imaging Mass Cytometry single-cell technology demonstrates tumor
heterogeniety and immune phenotypic abnormality in Ethiopian Women
Event: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Special conference on
Tumor Heterogeniety: From Single Cells to Clinical Impact
September 17-18, 2020
Oral Presentation: 2nd Breast Cancer Annual International Symposium:
Improving Breast Cancer Management & Outcomes in Africa
Organized by:
Henry Ford Health System: International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes
(ICSBCS) in conjunction with St. Pauls Hospital Millennium Medical College
24 25 May, 2018 (Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA)
Poster Presentation: Identification of BRCA1/2 mutation in breast cancer and
assessment of the role of AR expression in HER2 positive breast disease among
Ethiopian women: a cross sectional study
Event: Ethiopia-Michigan Collaborative Consortium (EMC2)
February 8-12, 2016, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Review:
BMC Clinical Pathology- Research Article Review
Title: HER2 overexpression and significant clinicopathologic parameters in Ivorian
women with breast carcinomas. Nguiessan Alphonse Aman, MD; Brahima Doukoure,
MD; Kouadio Donatien Koffi, MD; Baumaney Sylvanus Koui, MD; Cheick Zie Traore,
MD; Mohamed Kouyate, MD; Ahoua Benjamin Effi, MD
August 2018
Research Proposal Review (SPHMMC 2020 COVID-19 faculty grant)
June 6-31, 2020
Research Proposal Review (SPHMMC 2018 annual faculty research grant)
March 4-May 31, 2018
Abstract Review for the SPHMMC 4th annual research conference
August 23-24, 2018
Mekele University, Ethiopia-External Reviewer, PhD Curriculum in Clinical Biochemistry
November 2 3, 2018
Committee Membership:
Scientific Committee Member (SPHMMC 4th annual research conference)
THEME: "Quality improvement in healthcare: the role of research"
August 23-24, 2018
Curriculum design committee at SPHMMC (PhD in medicine and health science)
December 2018
Endale H. Gebregzabher
COURSES TAUGHT
Medical Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Clinical Chemistry
Hematology
Microbiology
Parasitology
Human Genetics
Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
HONORS AND AWARDS
1. Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar
Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)
New York City, NY, USA
August 2019 July 2020
2. Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)-Ethiopia Bilateral Program
Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)
Biomedical Science Postgraduate Program (BSPP) Fellowship -Ph.D. mobility
funding
Orebro University (SWEDEN)
October 10, 2015 July 28, 2017
3. University of Michigan African Presidential Scholarship (UMAPS)
Research Fellow at Sofia Merajver Breast Cancer Research Laboratory,
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
August 27, 2015 February 27, 2016
4. IFCC Travel Scholarship
Travel scholarship to attend the 21st congress of the international federation of
clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine (IFCC)
Berlin (GERMANY)
MAY 15-19, 2011
Endale H. Gebregzabher
MAJOR TRAINING AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED
1. WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE HUMAN RESEARCH CERTIFICATION
(VALID THROUGH 2023):
I. Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel
II. Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
III. Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
2. GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE (GCP)
Conducted by Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)
December 16, 2014 August 18, 2014(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
3. RESEARCH ETHICS
Conducted by Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)
November 11, 2014 November 13, 2014(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
4. RESEARCH METHODS
Jointly Conducted by St. Pauls Hospital Millennium Medical College, University of Michigan
Medical School And University of Ghana August 10, 2011 August 11,
2011( Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
5. FUNDAMENTALS OF ASSESSMENT COURSE
Jointly Conducted by St. Pauls Hospital Millennium Medical College and The Open
University (UK) March 22, 2011 March 23, 2011( Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Ethiopian Biochemists Association (EBA)
Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association (EMLA)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Advisory Board member to Ethiopian Biochemists Association (EBA)
December 2020-current
Board member of Africa Medical College (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
October 2016-July 201
Endale H. Gebregzabher
REFERENCES
Melissa B Davis (PhD)
Assistant (Interim) Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
Scientific Director, International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes (ICSBCS)
Cornell University
Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)
Department of Surgery
New York
USA
Tel. +1-203-***-****
Email: *******@***.*******.***
Lisa A Newman (MD)
Professor of Surgery
Cornell University
Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)
Department of Surgery
New York
USA
Tel. +1-646-***-****
Email: *******@***.*******.***
Balkachew Nigatu (MD, Associate Professor)
St Pauls Hospital Millennium Medical College
Academic and Research Vice-Provost
Addis Ababa
ETHIOPIA
Tel. +251-***-****** (Mobile)
Email: *********.******@******.***.**
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