Moges Wordofa | Clinical Laboratory Science | Best Researcher Award

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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šŸŽ“ 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 Paulā€™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

šŸ† 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:šŸ“

 

  • 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: 545ā€“554
    Citations: 17

 

Zeinab Ramezani | Biosensor | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zeinab Ramezani | Biosensor | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the University of Miami and Semnan University, United States

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Zeinab Ramezani, a versatile researcher and educator, specializes in semiconductor physics, nanotechnology, and optoelectronic devices. As a Research Scientist at the University of Miami, she explores multifunctional nanoparticles for brain circuitry stimulation. With a Ph.D. from the University of Miami and Semnan University, her expertise spans modeling magnetoelectric nanoparticles for medical applications and analyzing nano-scale field-effect transistors. Ramezani’s teaching experience includes roles at Islamic Azad University and various institutions in Tehran. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, she has received awards such as Top Female Inventor and Researcher at IAU, Tehran, Iran. Ramezani’s dedication to advancing science is evident through her extensive publications and editorial roles..šŸŒŸ Biosensor

 

šŸ”¬ Experience

Research Scientist, University of Miami, FL, USA (2023-Present): Investigating multifunctional nanoparticles for stimulating brain circuitry under NSF project. Research Scientist, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA (2019-2021): Designed and simulated Neural Interface devices. Explored wide bandgap materials for optoelectronic devices. Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran (2017-2019): Taught courses and supervised theses in semiconductor physics and devices. Adjunct. Assistant Professor, Various Institutions, Tehran, Iran (2017-2019): Taught Electronic, Electrical circuits, and Digital Design. Lecturer/Instructor, Various Institutions, Tehran, Iran (2012-2017): Delivered lectures and labs on semiconductor physics and devices. Biosensor

šŸŽ“Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA (2021-2023): Thesis: Modeling of Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles for Medical Applications. Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Semnan University (Collaboration with Tehran University), Iran (2014-2017): Thesis: Analysis and Modeling of Short Channel Effects of Nano-Scale Field-Effect Transistors on SOI Technology. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Semnan University, Iran (2011-2013): Thesis: Analysis and Performance Improvement of Modified Structure Silicon-On-Insulator Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors. B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Technical and Vocational University, Tehran, Iran (2007-2011): Thesis: Ad hoc networks and its simulation by NS2. Biosensor

 

šŸŽ“ šŸ› ļø Teaching Experience

  • Teaching Assistant, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA (2021-2022): Instructor for Digital Design Lab and Digital Design courses. Assistant Professor/Lecturer/Instructor, Various Institutions, Tehran, Iran (2012-2019): Taught courses in Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Digital Design, and Electrical circuits.

šŸ“œComputational Skills

  • Proficient in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Verilog. Experienced in device simulation software like Atlas and Athena from Silvaco. Familiar with software tools like Lumerical, Cadence, and COMSOL.

Experimental Skills

Design and Simulation of different Transistors. Power Control Modules Design. Expertise in FPGA including DE1 board. Proficient in working with electronic hardware and measuring instruments. Biosensor

Honors & Awards

Received multiple awards including Top Female Inventor and Researcher at IAU, Tehran, Iran. Recognized with Academic Talent Award by Iran’s National Elites Foundation.

Patents

Holds three issued patents in semiconductor devices from the Iranian research organization.

Research Interests

Semiconductor Device Physics: Theory, simulation, modeling, analysis, and characterization of novel electronics devices and materials. Power Semiconductor Devices: Wide bandgap semiconductors. Nanotechnology and Nanoscale Devices. Optoelectronic Devices: Electrical and optical neural interfaces. Bioelectronics & Biosensors. Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles, Nanomedicine, Nanomagnetics. Biosensor

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Yasaman Taslimi | diagnosis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yasaman Taslimi | diagnosis| Autonomous systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr, Pasteur institute of Iran, Iran

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Ā Dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Biology from Pasteur Institute of Iran, specializing in molecular genetics and parasitology. šŸ§¬ Skilled in molecular diagnostics and protein analysis for Leishmaniasis. Currently serving as a Researcher in Immunotherapy and Leishmania Vaccine Research at Pasteur Institute, with extensive teaching and visiting researcher experience globally. Ā Recognized for academic excellence with awards including first rank in Ph.D. studies. Passionate about advancing immunotherapy and infectious disease research, with notable presentations at international congresses and a diverse range of specialized courses attended.šŸŒŸ

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Education šŸ“š

B.Sc. in Nutrition Azad University, Tehran, Iran 2000, M.Sc. in Biochemistry Azad University, Damghan, Iran 2015, PhD in Biology Pasteur Institute of Iran 2023

Position šŸ’¼

  • Researcher in Immunotherapy and Leishmania Vaccine Research Department
    Pasteur Institute of Iran
    2000-Present

Area of Expertise šŸ§¬

  • Molecular genetics, molecular parasitology, gene function and expression.
  • Molecular diagnosis of Leishmaniasis.
  • Arginase assay.
  • Protein analysis techniques such as Western Blot, Elisa.
  • PEA assay.
  • LAMP assay.

Courses šŸŽ“

Molecular DATA for infectious disease, ITM, Antwerp, Belgium, 2018International Workshop of Leishmania and Leishmaniasis, Pasteur Iran, 2016Molecular Biology of Leishmaniasis, ICGEB, Trieste, Italy, 2016.Targeting and Expression of Gene in Cells, International Congress of Immunology, Tehran, 2014How to write an International Article, Elsevier workshop, Tehran, 2014Application of Bioinformatics in Biotechnology, Pasteur Iran, 2013Flow Cytometry workshop, Pasteur Iran, 2012Quality Control Management, Pasteur Iran, 2012Calibration methods and standards, Pasteur Iran, 2011Life skills courses (Depression, Anger management, Time management, …), Pasteur, 2010Advanced Molecular Genetic course, Pasteur Iran, 2006ICDL courses, 2006

Teaching šŸ“

High throughput technologies in translational immunology, Pasteur, Iran, 2022Western Blot, Practical, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, 2016Immunology of infectious disease, Practical, Pasteur Iran, 2006

Visiting Researcher šŸŒ

Gothenburg University (Leishild-MATI RISE project), Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Institute of Biomedicine, 2019/02/26-2019/05/14Pasteur Institute of Paris (Leishild-MATI RISE project), Department of Molecular Parasitology and Signaling, 2023/12/17-2023/02/17

Congress Presentations šŸ—£ļø

International Congress of Dermatology, Cosmetics and Laser, Iran, Tehran, 2022.International congress of immunology, Iran, Ahvaz, 2021.The 17th International Congress of Immunology, Beijing, China, 2019.Molecular Biology of Leishmania course, Trieste, Italy, 2016.Annual Symposium of the Institut Pasteur International Network, Paris, 2015.6th Worldleish international congress, Toledo, Spain, 2017.

Awards šŸ†

The Second National Conference on New Cellular and Molecular, Iran, 2015.13th International Congress of Immunology and Allergy of Iran, Tabriz, 2015.First ranked Ph.D. student in Pasteur Institute of Iran, 2018.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Immunization with the hybrid protein vaccine, consisting of Leishmania major cysteine proteinases Type I (CPB) and Type II (CPA), partially protects against leishmaniasis
    Authors: A Zadeh-Vakili, T Taheri, Y Taslimi, F Doustdari, AH Salmanian, S Rafati
    Journal: Vaccine
    Volume: 22
    Issue: 15-16
    Pages: 1930-1940
    Year: 2004
    Citations: 81

 

  1. Title: Enhanced Protective Efficacy of Nonpathogenic Recombinant Leishmania tarentolae Expressing Cysteine Proteinases Combined with a Sand Fly Salivary Antigen
    Authors: F Zahedifard, E Gholami, T Taheri, Y Taslimi, F Doustdari, N Seyed, …
    Journal: PLoS neglected tropical diseases
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 3
    Pages: e2751
    Year: 2014
    Citations: 79

 

  1. Title: Development of Novel Prime-Boost Strategies Based on a Tri-Gene Fusion Recombinant L. tarentolae Vaccine against Experimental Murine Visceral Leishmaniasis
    Authors: N Saljoughian, T Taheri, F Zahedifard, Y Taslimi, F Doustdari, …
    Journal: PLoS neglected tropical diseases
    Volume: 7
    Issue: 4
    Pages: e2174
    Year: 2013
    Citations: 75

 

  1. Title: Leishmania major heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is not protective in murine models of cutaneous leishmaniasis and stimulates strong humoral responses in cutaneous and visceral ā€¦
    Authors: S Rafati, E Gholami, N Hassani, F Ghaemimanesh, Y Taslimi, T Taheri, …
    Journal: Vaccine
    Volume: 25
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 4159-4169
    Year: 2007
    Citations: 71

 

  1. Title: Cysteine proteinase type III is protective against Leishmania infantum infection in BALB/c mice and highly antigenic in visceral leishmaniasis individuals
    Authors: N Khoshgoo, F Zahedifard, H Azizi, Y Taslimi, MJ Alonso, S Rafati
    Journal: Vaccine
    Volume: 26
    Issue: 46
    Pages: 5822-5829
    Year: 2008
    Citations: 61