Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

Kedir Abdella Abdulsemed

Academician and Researcher

Jimma Univeristy

Jimma, Ethiopia

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My research focuses on the use of pathogenic genomic sequencing to enhance the diagnosis of infectious diseases and to explore host-pathogen interactions

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Jimma Univeristy

Jimma Univeristy

University

Jimma, Ethiopia

At Jimma University, we pride ourselves on being a premier institution of higher education in Ethiopia, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and innovation. Our diverse community of scholars and students collaborates across various fields, driving research that addresses local and global challenges. We are committed to producing skilled professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to society, and we actively engage with industry partners to strengthen our impact. Join us as we work together to shape the future of education and community development.
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About me

I am an assistant professor at Jimma University.. I am currently a PhD student, and my PhD thesis focuses on Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) for meningitis in Ethiopia. I was also involved in nationally and internationally funded research projects on infectious diseases. Through my involvement in transnational and multidisciplinary projects, I have gained valuable insights into different research environments and improved my ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams. For example, through my involvement in the European Commission's EDCTP (Project: 101103188 - EpiGen Ethiopia - HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2022-01), I gained a comprehensive understanding of the applied and fundamental research principles of genomic sequencing of pathogens

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    Pathogen genomics

    Looking for collaboration on pathogen genomic detection and sequencing to enhance the diagnosis of meningitis and associated AMR.

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    Kedir Abdella Abdulsemed

    Academician and Researcher at Jimma Univeristy

    Jimma, Ethiopia