Kedir Urgesa Boffe Profile
Curriculum Vitae
+251911759004/0940635596 | bofekedir@gmail.com
Haramaya University, Oromia
P. O. Box: 235 Harar, Ethiopia
✅ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I completed my PhD in Medical Microbiology at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, in October 2021. My dissertation was awarded an excellent grade (A+), and it resulted in the publication of five scientific papers. I earned an MSc in Tropical and Infectious Diseases from Addis Ababa University in July 2011, with great distinction, achieving a CGPA of 3.94/4.00. I began my academic career with a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology from Jimma University, where I graduated with distinction in 2006, achieving a CGPA of 3.49 out of 4.00.
I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology at Haramaya University, where I also lead the Human Health, Nutrition, and Welfare research thematic area since 2022. I have authored over 20 publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, with the majority of my scientific work centered on Medical Microbiology. My research contributions include numerous presentations at both national and international conferences. I am committed to further advancing my research in biomedical sciences and infectious diseases, and I look forward to continuing my academic and professional growth in the field of medical microbiology.
✅ Publications
de Bruijne ND, Urgesa K, Aseffa A, Bobosha K, Schoenmakers A, van Wijk R, et al.(2022) Development of a questionnaire to determine the case detection delay of leprosy: A mixed-methods cultural validation study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 16(1): e0010038
Urgesa K, Bobosha K, Seyoum B, Weldegebreal F, Mihret A, Howe R, et al. (2021). Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Leprosy in a Leprosy Endemic District, Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2020:13 1069–1077
Urgesa K, Bobosha K, Seyoum B, Weldegebreal F, Mihret A, Howe R, et al. (2021). Evidence for hidden leprosy in a high leprosyendemic setting, Eastern Ethiopia: The application of active case-finding and contact screening. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 15(9): e0009640.
Urgesa, K., Bobosha, K., Seyoum, B., Weldegebreal, F., Geda, B., Mihret, A. & Aseffa, A. 2021. High rate of Mycobacterium leprae infection and nasal colonization among household contacts of previously undiagnosed leprosy patients. Leprosy Review, 92, 276-286.
Urgesa, K, Hassen, N. & Seyoum, A. 2017. Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding voluntary blood donation among adult residents of Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based study. J Blood Med, 8, 13-20.
Seyoum AS, Urgessa K, Gobena T. Community knowledge and the role of health extension workers on integrated diseases among households in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2016;9:135-142
Seyoum, A, Urgessa, K & Gobena, T. 2016. Knowledge of Women about Tuberculosis and the Role of Health Extension Workers among Households in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. East African Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences, 1, 31-38.