sintayehu wolka |Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. sintayehu wolka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Mr at Ministry of Health Ethiopia Ethiopia

Sintayehu Wolka Worsiso, an MPH graduate from Jimma University, Ethiopia, brings over 11 years of progressive experience in public health. He has held various positions, including Health System Strengthening Specialist at FHI 360 and the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. Sintayehu has led initiatives in health systems strengthening, nutrition, and maternal and child health. He has developed and implemented strategies, tools, and systems to enhance health services at national and regional levels. Proficient in project design, monitoring, and evaluation, he has contributed to significant health policy and strategy developments. He is skilled in statistical analysis and data management.

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šŸŽ“ Educational Background

MPH in General Public Health: Jimma University, CGPA 3.78, BSc in Public Health: Woliata Sodo University, BA in Management: Haramaya University, High School: Woliata Sodo High School

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

Health System Strengthening Specialist, FHI 360 (Jan 2024 – Present)

  • Developed HSS strategies related to nutrition.
  • Provided technical assistance to MOH at various levels.
  • Collaborated with MOH departments and partners to strengthen health systems.

Nutrition Coordination and Development Expert, Seqota Declaration, MOH (Jan 2022 – Oct 2023)

  • Coordinated food and nutrition programs at the national level.
  • Led strategy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation in multiple regions.
  • Developed innovative strategies, tools, and systems for health system strengthening.

Health System Strengthening Advisor, MOH Ethiopia (2017 – 2022)

  • Conducted training programs to enhance healthcare providers’ capacity.
  • Implemented electronic health record systems.
  • Engaged with community leaders to establish healthcare initiatives.

Maternal and Child Health Program Manager, MOH SNNPR Region (2013 – 2016)

  • Led maternal and child health services.
  • Conducted capacity building for health professionals.
  • Contributed to proposal design and writing.

šŸ“š Special Skills and Interests

Conducting health-related research using epidemiological study designs. Proficient in statistical analyses (STATA, SPSS). Data mining techniques. Reading scientific journals and motivational books.

šŸŽ“ Relevant Trainings

Nutrition Leadership, New IMAM ToT, Health Research Methodology and Health Ethics, Quality Improvement by the Institute for Health Care Improvement, Infection Prevention and Patient Safety, Evidence Translation and Evidence-Based Decision Making, Leadership, Management and Governance (LMG) TOT, Monitoring and Evaluation by USAID

Publication:šŸ“

  • Mobile Health and Nutrition Team Service Implementation in Somali and Afar Regions of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Implementation Science Study
    • Journal: Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
    • Year: 2022-12
    • DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S388104
    • Contributors: Sintayehu Wolka, Mamo Dereje Alemu, Markos Gobana, Gemu Tiru Bati, Hizikiyas Gerawork, Zeleke Abebaw

 

  • The Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal
    • Year: 2022-09
    • DOI: 10.1007/s10995-021-03286-1
    • ISSN: 1092-7875, 1573-6628
    • Contributors: Bereket Duko, Asres Bedaso, Sintayehu Wolka, Temesgen Tantu, Dereje Wolde, Getinet Ayano

 

  • Prevalence of Depression Among Women with Obstetric Fistula in Low-Income African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 

  • Prevalence and Determinants of Gender-Based Violence Among High School Female Students in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia: An Institutionally Based Cross-Sectional Study

 

  • Determinants of Maternal Satisfaction with Existing Delivery Care at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
    • Journal: BioMed Research International
    • Year: 2020-09-25
    • DOI: 10.1155/2020/6403123
    • ISSN: 2314-6133, 2314-6141

 

  • National Health Equity Strategic Plan (2020/21-2024/25)
    • Type: Online resource
    • Contributor: Sintayehu Wolka

 

Meichen Wang |Toxicology

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Meichen Wang : Toxicology

Congratulations,Ā  Dr Meichen Wang, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist Award from Young scientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Hereā€™s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Professional Profile
Education
  • Ph.D. in Toxicology 08/2016 ā€“ 12/2019
    Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Dissertation Title: Development of broad-acting enterosorbents for the mitigation of toxin
    exposures during disasters and emergencies.

 

  • M.S. in Toxicology 08/2014 ā€“ 08/2016
    Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Thesis Title: PXR-mediated resistance to infection by Salmonella and its mechanisms
  • B.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering 09/2010 ā€“ 06/2014
    College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
    Thesis Title: Assessment of DNA methylation and miRNA expression in patients with lung cancer
Patent
  • Phillips, T.D. and Wang, M. Edible enterosorbents used to mitigate acute exposures to ingestible
    environmental toxins following outbreaks, natural disasters and emergencies. A patent application
    (PCT/US2019/047356 + Australia, Canada, Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Korea) has been issued and
    published. An exclusive, worldwide license for commercial purposes of the technology has been granted
    through Texas A&M University.

 

Publications:
  • Ā Rivenbark, K.J., Wang, M., Lilly, K., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Development and
    characterization of chlorophyll-amended montmorillonite clays for the adsorption and detoxification of
    benzene. Water Research. PMID 35777320.
  • Ā Wang, M., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Inclusion of montmorillonite clays in environmental barrier
    formulations to reduce skin exposure to water-soluble chemicals from polluted water. ACS Applied
    Materials & Interfaces. PMID 35536196.
  • Hearon, S.E., Orr, A.A., Moyer, H., Wang, M., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Reduction of
    per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bioavailability from soil and translocation to plants with
    montmorillonite clay-based sorbents. Environmental Research. PMID 34875259.
  • Martin, L.M.A., Sheng, J., Zimba, P.V., Zhu, L., Fadare, O.O., Haley, C., Wang, M., Phillips,
    T.D., Conkle, J., Xu, W. (2022). Testing an iron oxide nanoparticle-based method for magnetic separation
    of nanoplastics and microplastics from water. Nanomaterials (Basel). PMID 35889573.
  • Wang, M., Orr, A.A., Jakubowski, J.M., Bird, K.E., Casey, C.M., Hearon, S.E., Tamamis, T.,
    Phillips, T.D. (2021). Enhanced adsorption of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by edible,
    nutrient-amended montmorillonite clays. Water Research. PMID 33125992.
  • Wang, M., Chen, Z., Rusyn, I., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Testing the efficacy of broad-acting
    sorbents for environmental mixtures using isothermal analysis, mammalian cells, and h. vulgaris. Journal
    of Hazardous Materials. PMID 33162237.
  • Wang, M., Bera, G., Mitra, K., Wade, T.L., Knap, A.H., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Tight sorption of
    arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead by edible activated carbon and acid-processed montmorillonite clay.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research. PMID 33009611.