Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Research
Presentations
Training Certificates
Working Committees
Personal Information
Awards
References
Certification
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Desalegn Yibeltal Reta

Desalegn Yibeltal Reta

Auckland,New Zealnd

Summary

Assistant Professor with eight years of experience successfully contributing to phamracology curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.

Highly engaged in Academic research, project development and community service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

Debre Markos University
01.2021
  • Teaching and research in the field of pharmacology

Student

University of Saskatchewan
01.2017
  • Taking online courses and attending winter school on Molecular Biology

Lecturer

Debre Markos University
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Teaching in the field of pharmacology

Lecturer - Pharmacology

Arba Minch University
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Teaching in the field of pharmacology

Enumerator

08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Participating in a project on 'Moringa Utilization'

Armauer Hansen Research Institute

Armauer Hansen Research Institute
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Research work in collaboration with different institutes

Graduate Assistant and Assistance Lecturer - Pharmacology

Arba Minch University
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisting in teaching pharmacology

Education

Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Public Policy (ITraP) -

University of Saskatchewan Canada

Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Public Policy (ITraP) -

University of Saskatchewan Canada

MSc. Pharmacology -

Addis Ababa University
01.2015

MSc. Pharmacology -

Addis Ababa University
01.2015

Bachelor of pharmacy -

University of Gondar
01.2011

Bachelor of pharmacy -

University of Gondar
01.2011

Skills

  • Mentoring students
  • Lecturing
  • Classroom Management
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Conference presentations
  • Student Evaluation
  • Student Counseling
  • Academic Research
  • Meeting participation
  • Quantitative Research
  • Ethics in Research
  • Academic Publication
  • Community Engagement
  • Grading
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Lectures and Discussions
  • Motivation
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Powerpoint Presentations
  • Course Planning
  • Academic Advisory
  • Curriculum Development
  • Community Outreach

Languages

English
Amharic

Research

My research experience in summary could be expressed chronologically in the following way: (2008-2011)- My first research experience date back to 2008, at University of Gondar, where I pursue my Bachelor of Pharmacy. I score 'A' all research related courses (research Methodology 'A', Biostatics 'A', Epidemiology 'A+') in my first-degree study, this boosts my desire towards research in my adolescent year. I was doing a review entitled: The efficacy and Safety of Misoprostol- mifepristone combination as an abortifacient, for the partial fulfillment of my Bachelor of Pharmacy In the last year, there was a program called TTP (Team Training Program) given by the University, that introduces me the actual data collection set up within the community. 2011- I went to Arba Minch University employed as graduate assistant II and I got a training about research Softwares especially on SPSS, which opens my eyes on data entry, analysis and interpretation. (2012- 2015)- At 2012, I started my masters in Pharmacology, I took advanced courses like Biostatistics and Research Methods, scored 'A', Advances in Drug Research, scored 'B+', Pharmacology Research &Bioethics, scored 'A'. An 'excellent' thesis defense. An important and crucial part of my research experience started when I joined Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), one of the leading research institutes in Ethiopia, working in collaboration with different institutes in Africa, Europe and Canada. At AHRI: I got an exposure for genetics laboratory including manipulation of real time PCR, immunology laboratory including flowcytometry, cell biology, and Bacteriology laboratory especially on determining drug resistance pattern. I got a training on computer modeling. Participation in a weekly Journal club meeting held at AHRI. A training on GLP (Good laboratory practice). Further experience on SPSS, graph pad prism, flow jo, micro plate manager. I have got international experiences as mentioned above: Zibi Summer School Germany (Host - pathogen interplay), Keystone symposia Global Health Travel Award (Co- infection a global challenge for disease control). In Berlin, Zibi summer school I got an outstanding experience on 'Genetic manipulation of insects (Levashina)'. Finally, I got the most astonishing Award: Tore Godal Prize Award, given for young Ethiopian researchers in the area of Biomedical Sciences. This Award burns and boost my internal desire towards research. 2016 up to 2018: I had a chance to learn an online course delivered by University of Saskatchewan, Canada: Integrated Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Public Policy (ITraP) and a winter school about 'Role of Molecular Biology in Disease Diagnosis and Development of New Generation Vaccines' held at GADVAS University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Where I attend lots of molecular level research presentations. I also did one research on 'adverse effect of Azithromycin after mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria Woreda, Gomo gofa, Ethiopia'. Currently, I am working as assistant professor at Debre Markos University. In my four years' experience in the University, I acquire an important training on SPSS, STATA, SAS and R software that makes me more familiar with data entry, manipulation, analysis and interpretation. I am a research and community service committee member for research proposal evaluation done by staffs of health Science College. I am a team member of an ongoing mega project development and implementation on 'Indigenous Knowledge Documentation, Medicinal Plant Conservation and Validation towards Commercialization in East and west Gojjam, Awi and Metekel Zones, Ethiopia'. I am also involved in drug and health related researches at College and Department level. I win two research grant as PI on 'Serum Zinc Level of leprosy patients at ALERT, Addis Ababa' and 'Drug-Drug interaction among admitted patients at primary, district and referral hospitals' medical wards in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia' and another two researches as Co-investigator. Currently, 2022, I am competing to win a project grant on 'Combating todays antimicrobial resistance tomorrows Bioterrorism via health literacy' at Debre Markos University. From 12 project proposals presented, my project ranked first. I hope, it will be granted in near future. Moreover, I launched a journal club and I am the coordinator of the journal club for a year. I have eight publications in different journals. Now, I am enthusiastically reading Drug discovery, Pharmacogenetics, drug resistance, therapeutic response, personalized medicine, Precision medicine and clinical outcomes, which are pharmacy's current and future up comings.

Presentations

  • The emergency of post antibiotic era – the worst yet to come: Systematic Review- Debre Markos University seminar
  • Drug Synergy Slows Aging and Improves Health span through IGF and SREBP Lipid Signaling – Systematic review- Journal Club presentation at Debre Markos University Pharmacy department
  • Certificate of Appreciation at 5th Annual National Symposium on 'Science for Sustainable development' Arba Minch University April 27-28, 2018
  • Certificate of Research Presentation on 3rd Annual research Symposium on 'Research and Innovation for Improving lives of the community' Debre Tabor University June 07-0 8, 2018
  • Certificate of Presentation on the 7th Annual National Work shop under a theme 'Ensuring quality of Education through research, community service and technology' Wolaita Sodo University June 8- 9, 2018
  • Certificate of Presentation on the 2nd Annual National Research Conference on 'Research for community and self not for shelf' Assosa University, June 10- 11, 2016
  • Certificate of Appreciation on the national research symposium on the main theme 'Health for sustainable development' Madda Walabu University, June 06-07, 2016
  • Certificate of Attendance at EMA 52nd Annual Medical Conference on 'EMA for quality and ethical medical practice', February 13, 2016

Training Certificates

  • International Winter School on 'the Role of molecular biology on disease diagnosis and development of new generation vaccines' GADVASU, India in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan, Canada; 14-20, November, 2016.
  • Computer modeling course Hands on short course; Armauer Hansen Research Institute in collaboration with The Life Science Center, Orebro University, Sweden, July 22- 25, 2014
  • Keystone Symposia Scholarship Certificate on 'Co-infection A Global challenge for Disease control', Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil, 15-20, March, 2015.
  • ZIBI summer school on 'Pathogen- Host Interplay', Berlin, Germany, 20 June – 4 July, 2015
  • Basic compassionate, respectful and caring (CRC), Debre Markos University, Ethiopia, August 13-18, 2018
  • Basic Dossier Assessment training, Food Medicine and Health Administration and Control Authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 21- February 1, 2019
  • Certificate of Course Completion in Global Health Antimicrobial Resistance Part 1, Global Health e learning Center, USAID and JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOM BERG School of Public Health January 11, 2017. Online
  • Certificate of Course Completion in Global Health Antimicrobial Resistance Part 2, Global Health e learning Center, USAID and JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOM BERG School of Public Health January 14, 2017 Online
  • Certificate of Course Completion in Global Health HIV Basic Biology, Epidemiology, and Prevention [revision 3], Global Health e learning Center, USAID and JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOM BERG School of Public Health January 18, 2017 Online
  • Certificate of Course Completion in Global Health: Hormonal Methods of Contraception [revision 1] Global Health e learning Center, USAID and JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOM BERG School of Public Health January 14, 2017 Online
  • Assessment and Evaluation, class room management, active learning methods, University rules and regulations, Gender Issues and HIV/AIDS, Debre Markos University, October 24 to 27, 2017.
  • Higher Diploma Program, Arbaminch University: Institutional Quality Enhancement Center, Arba Minch, Ethiopia; full academic year of 2012
  • Instructional Skills training (Learners Centered Methodology, Class room management, Instructional assessment, Instructional planning, Ethical aspects of Teaching in Higher Education), Arba Minch University, Arba Minch Ethiopia, 10-14, October 2011.

Working Committees

  • Debre Markos University, college of Health sciences, Pharmacy department Pharmaceutics Unit leader from 01/01/2010 to 02/01/2011 E.C.
  • Peace and security committee member of DMU from 29/02/2011 E.C to the present
  • Arba Minch University school of Medicine Research coordinator committee coordinator 01/05/2008 up to 05/11/2009
  • Arba Minch University school of Medicine quality assurance Committee Member 28/04/2008 up to 05/11/2009
  • Fund raising and project development committee of DMU college of health sciences 18/08/2010 E.C to the present
  • Purchasing committee member of college of health sciences, DMU, 01/02/2010 to 30/06/2011E.C
  • Research review committee at Haddis Alemayehu institute of cultural studies 2010
  • Research and project proposal selection committee member at Haddis Alemayehu cultural studies 29/05/2011 till present
  • Student affairs committee member of pharmacy department, DMU from 02/03/2010-till present E.C
  • Member of exam review committee of department of Pharmacy DMU from 03/01/ 2010 up to now.
  • Academic affairs Committee of department of Pharmacy, DMU from 10/01/ 2010 up to present
  • Research and community service committee of pharmacy department from 02/01/2010 up to 03/01/2011
  • Research and community service committee of pharmacy department from 05/01/2011 E.C. up to now
  • Research evaluation Committee, 2018 ዓ.ም (Adhoc)
  • Journal club committee of department of Pharmacy, DMU 05/01/2010 upto now

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Ethiopia
  • Date of Birth: 02/26/89
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ethiopian

Awards

  • Tore Godal prize Award given for young Ethiopian researchers in the area of Biomedical science
  • Valedictorian: Gold medal Award from university of Gondar, 2011
  • Student research scholarship at Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), 2014/2015
  • Keystone symposia Global Health Travel Award on Co-infection, a global challenge for cure, 2015, Ouropreto, Brazil.
  • ZIBI summer school on Host-pathogen inter play, 2015, Berlin, Germany.
  • Best teacher of the year, Arba Minch University, 2016, Ethiopia

References

  • Kidist Bobosha, kbobosha@gmail.com
  • Zenaw Tessema Wole, zenawlove21@gmail.com

Certification

  • Assistant professor of Pharmacology - Since, 2021
  • GCLP Training - [Timeframe]

Reading, watching movie, providing motivational and life skill training

I am enthusiastic in reading motivational, psychological and leadership books.

I am also keen to watch science movies, family dramas and motivation movies and documentaries.

I am in love training students about life, future, passion, time management, leadership, globalization and related concepts. I am a good motivator

Additional Information

I am the one who search a solution for problems from the bottom of his heart. I love challenges, I can't sleep without finding a solution. I am good public speaker with attractive humour.

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Debre Markos University
01.2021

Lecturer

Debre Markos University
01.2018 - 01.2021

Student

University of Saskatchewan
01.2017

Enumerator

08.2016 - 09.2016

Lecturer - Pharmacology

Arba Minch University
01.2015 - 01.2018

Armauer Hansen Research Institute

Armauer Hansen Research Institute
01.2013 - 01.2015

Graduate Assistant and Assistance Lecturer - Pharmacology

Arba Minch University
01.2011 - 01.2012

Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Public Policy (ITraP) -

University of Saskatchewan Canada

Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Public Policy (ITraP) -

University of Saskatchewan Canada

MSc. Pharmacology -

Addis Ababa University

MSc. Pharmacology -

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of pharmacy -

University of Gondar

Bachelor of pharmacy -

University of Gondar
Desalegn Yibeltal Reta