{"id":1905,"date":"2025-08-21T11:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/?page_id=1905"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:26:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:26:42","slug":"kedir-urgesa-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/kedir-urgesa-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Kedir Urgesa Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tKedir Urgesa Boffe Profile\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\tCurriculum Vitae\n\t<\/h1>\n\t+251911759004\/0940635596 | bofekedir@gmail.com<br \/>\n Haramaya University, Oromia<br \/>\n P. O. Box: 235 Harar, Ethiopia\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Kedir-Urgesa-Bofe-PhD.jpg\" alt=\"Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"675\" width=\"768\" title=\"Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\t\u2705 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY\n\t<\/h2>\n\tI 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.<br \/>\nI 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.\n<h2>\n\t\t\u2705 Publications\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>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<\/p>\n<p>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\u20131077<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Urgesa, K., Bobosha, K., Seyoum, B., Weldegebreal, F., Geda, B., Mihret, A. &#038; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Urgesa, K, Hassen, N. &#038; 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.<\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p>Seyoum, A, Urgessa, K &#038; 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.<\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Kedir-Urgesa_short-CV.docx\">ReadMore<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kedir Urgesa Boffe Profile Curriculum Vitae +251911759004\/0940635596 | bofekedir@gmail.com Haramaya University, Oromia P. O. 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