Mr. Moges Wordofa | Clinical Laboratory Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Moges Wordofa, an Ethiopian national born on September 15, 1987, serves as a Lecturer at Addis Ababa University’s College of Health Science, Department of Medical Laboratory Science. With expertise in clinical laboratory science, he supervises students, conducts research projects, and advises both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Moges has a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Addis Ababa University and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Gondar. He has published extensively and actively participates in community service and professional development. His research focuses include epidemiology, hematology, and infectious diseases.

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🎓 Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology University of Gondar, Ethiopia, 2006 – 2009 Final Grade: 3.47. Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (Hematology and Immunohematology) Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2015 – 2017 Final Grade: 3.9 Thesis: Excellent. Certifications and Training Training of Trainers on Malaria Laboratory Diagnostic and Quality Assessment Ethiopian Public Health Institute and ICAP-Columbia University, 2015. Certificate of Appreciation for Participation on Flow Cytometry in Hematopathology, Transfusion Medicine, Peripheral Blood Morphology Training St Paul’s Hospital Medical Laboratory and Resolute Health, 2019. Certificate of Competency for Teaching in Higher Education Institutions Addis Ababa University, 2016. Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, 2023

🏆 Honours and Awards

Certificate of Award in Reviewing Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021. Certificate of Award for Winning the Grand Prize in COVID-19 Clinical Cases Sharing Contest HemaTalk Webinar on COVID-19, Mindray International, 2021

Publication:📝

Title: Establishing reference intervals for common hematology test parameters from apparently healthy geriatrics in Asella town, Southeast Ethiopia, 2020: a community-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Hashim Harka, M., Siraj, Z., Dibaba, B., Tsegaye, A., Wordofa, M.
Journal: Frontiers in Medicine
Year: 2024
Volume: 11
Article ID: 1373283
Citations: 0

Title: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) risk factor analysis and prevalence prediction: a machine learning-based approach
Authors: Tran, V., Saad, T., Tesfaye, M., Ay, A., Taye, B.
Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases
Year: 2022
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Article ID: 655
Citations: 8

Title: Machine learning-based risk factor analysis and prevalence prediction of intestinal parasitic infections using epidemiological survey data
Authors: Zafar, A., Attia, Z., Tesfaye, M., Ay, A., Taye, B.
Journal: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Year: 2022
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Article ID: e0010517
Citations: 9

Title: A comparative study of hematological parameters between hypertensive and normotensive individuals in Harar, eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Sileshi, B., Urgessa, F., Wordofa, M.
Journal: PLoS ONE
Year: 2021
Volume: 16
Issue: 12
Article ID: e0260751
Citations: 7

Title: Intestinal helminthic infection and allergic disorders among school children enrolled in mass deworming program, Sululta, Ethiopia
Authors: Abera, D., Wordofa, M., Mesfin, A., Tsegaye, A., Taye, B.
Journal: Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
Year: 2021
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Article ID: 43
Citations: 1

Title: Blood coagulation parameter abnormalities in hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 in Ethiopia
Authors: Araya, S., Mamo, M.A., Tsegay, Y.G., Cheru, M., Tamir, Z.
Journal: PLoS ONE
Year: 2021
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Article ID: e0252939
Citations: 26

Title: The magnitude of hematological abnormalities among COVID-19 patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Araya, S., Wordofa, M., Mamo, M.A., Cheru, M., Tamir, Z.
Journal: Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Year: 2021
Volume: 14
Pages: 545–554
Citations: 17

Dr . Kwabena Sarpong | Clinical Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Profile Summary

A highly accomplished biochemist with a Ph.D. from Washington University and extensive experience in research, grant management, and teaching. Specializes in systematic reviews, proficiency testing, and AI-based pathogen detection methods. Recognized for contributions to clinical chemistry and personalized medicine. Holds prestigious honors and certifications, including board certification and NIH grants. Actively engaged in professional societies and volunteer initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to education and community service. Skilled lecturer at the University of Ghana. A dedicated professional with a passion for advancing scientific knowledge and fostering academic excellence.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2017. M.S. in Chemistry Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 2010. B.S. in Biochemistry University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana 2005

🔬 Research Projects

Systematic review and meta-analysis of biochemical and hematological reference intervals, Development of Proficiency Testing and EQA programs for clinical laboratories, Variability of reference intervals in clinical laboratories in Sub-Saharan Africa, Interference of herbal products on biochemical, hematological, and immunological analytes, Performance characteristics of RDTs utilized for identifying infectious pathogens, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on biochemical and hematological analytes, Development of AI-based methods for pathogen detection and surveillance

🔍 Research Grants

Completed NIH 5R01CA161001-05 Role: PhD Graduate Student NIH P01HL074940 Role: Clinical Chemistry Postdoctoral Fellow Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Role: Training Coordinator. Ongoing 4. ACE Impact Grant Role: Principal Investigator NIH Fogarty HBNU Grant Role: Principal Investigator Building a New Generation of Academics in Africa- Seed Research Grant Role: Principal Investigator

🏅 Honors & Awards

Postgraduate Honors Best Student Abstract, History Division, American Association of Clinical Chemistry Meeting Best Student Abstract, Personalized Medicine Division, American Association of Clinical Chemistry Meeting NIH Diversity Supplementary Administrative Grant Graduate Honors Outstanding Physical Chemistry Student award Hypercube award for scholastic excellence in chemistry Chemistry Graduate Scholarship Undergraduate Honors Commonwealth Universities Study Abroad Consortium (CUSAC)-Bursary award Legon Hall award for academic excellence

🎓 Teaching Responsibilities

Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon-Ghana

📜 Licensure and Certifications

Board Certified
📅 2020
National Registry of Certified Chemists
Board Eligible
📅 2020
American Board of Clinical Chemistry

🛠️ Professional Societies

American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists, American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, American Chemical Society, Ghana Biochemistry Students Association

🤝 Volunteer Experience

Junior Scientist Institute, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, Association of Black Biomedical Graduate Students, Washington University, St Louis, MO, Young Scientist Program, Washington University, St Louis, MO, Kauffmann Scholars Inc., Springfield, MO, Regional VII Science Olympiad Tournament, Springfield, MO

📚Top Noted Publication

Authors: Sarpong, K.A.N., Kim S.H., McCartney C., Wiencek J.R., Bazydlo L.A.L.
- Title: Spironolactone metabolite causes falsely increased progesterone in the Abbott Architect immunoassay.
- Journal: Clinical Biochemistry Journal
- Status: Manuscript accepted for publication (In press)

Authors: Nguyen, L., Towindo, T., Skinner, K., Leach, A., Hanes, M., Piwowar-Manning, E., Marzinke, M., Levesque, A., Gregorio, C., Sarpong, K., Kasongo, C., Samsunder, N., Adrovandi, G., Ferbas, K.G., Engelbrecht, A., Dougherty, K.J., Stirewalt, M., Anyango, E., Ubolyam, S., Lankford-Turner, P., Sarzotti-Kelsoe, M.
- Title: Strengthening the Application of the DAIDS GCLP Guidelines: The Implementation of an Integrated Laboratory Oversight Framework.
- Journal: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Journal
- Status: Manuscript submitted

Authors: Ofori, B., Twum, S., Yeboah, S. N., Ansah, F., & Sarpong, K. A. N.
- Title: Towards the Development of Cost-Effective Point of Care Tools for Poverty-Related Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Journal: PeerJ Journal
- Status: Manuscript under review

Authors: Ofori, B., Agoha, R.K., Bokoe, E.K., Armah, N.A.E., Morang’a, C.M., & Sarpong, K.A.N.
- Title: Leveraging Wastewater-based Epidemiology as a Novel Approach for Tracking the Spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases in African Communities.
- Journal: Infectious Diseases (Taylor and Francis)
- Status: Manuscript under review

Authors: Twum, S., Fosu, K., Felder, R.A., Sarpong, K.A.N.
- Title: Bridging the gaps in newborn screening programmes: Challenges and opportunities to detect haemoglobinopathies in Africa.
- Journal: African Journal Laboratory Medicine
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 2225 – 2233
- Year: 2023

Authors: Abban, R.L., Kwabena, K., Duodu, S., Mosi, L., Abiola, I.
- Title: Targeting Proteus mirabilis BAM Complex Proteins for Development of Novel Antibiotics.
- Journal: Research Ideas and Outcomes
- Volume: 9
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.9.e106849
- Year: 2023

Authors: Fosu, K., Quarshie, J.T., Sarpong, K.A.N., and Aikins, A.R.
- Title: Inverse Comorbidity between Down Syndrome and Solid Tumors: Insights from In Silico Analyses of Down Syndrome Critical Region Genes.
- Journal: Genes
- Volume: 14
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 800 – 815
- Year: 2023

Moges Wordofa | Clinical Laboratory Science | Best Researcher Award