Last week, Professor Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Head of the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Research Center (TIDRC), delivered an invited lecture on “Epidemiology and Control of Leishmaniasis” to medical students at the University of Molise, Italy. The session provided future physicians with critical insights into: – The global burden and transmission dynamics of leishmaniasis – Current challenges […]
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📍 ICEMR Annual Workshop 2026 | Hile Grand, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🌍 Tackling Anopheles stephensi: Ethiopia’s Frontline Battle Against Urban Malaria We are proud to spotlight Prof. Delenasaw Yewhalaw, PhD—Country Director of the ICEMR Ethiopia Project and a distinguished researcher at Jimma University’s and Head of Tropical and Infectious Diseases Research Centre (TIDRC). At the […]
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🌍 12 Countries. 8 Days. 1 Mission. That’s a wrap on ICEMR Annual Training & Workshop 2026! 📍 Hile Grand, Addis Ababa | April 21–28, 2026 Hosted by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Research Centre (TIDRC), this 8-day event brought together two distinct but connected groups: 🎓 Active […]
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🤝 🤝 🤝 Strengthening Partnerships for Infectious Diseases Research It was an honour to welcome Prof. Philippe Guérin, Director of the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) at the University of Oxford, to the TIDRC lab facilities yesterday. During his visit on March 8, 2026, Prof. Guérin toured the JU-TIDRC Genomics, Arboviral, and Parasitology labs at […]
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🎉 Yesterday’s AI for Disease Surveillance Seminar – A huge success! 🎉 What an incredible day at JU Main Campus – Bricks Hall! We brought together brilliant minds from JU-TIDRC, JIT, and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto to dive deep into how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping disease surveillance—from research labs […]
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🤝 🤝 🤝 Strengthening Partnerships for Infectious Diseases Research It was an honour to welcome Prof. Philippe Guérin, Director of the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) at the University of Oxford, to the TIDRC lab facilities yesterday. During his visit on March 8, 2026, Prof. Guérin toured the JU-TIDRC Genomics, Arboviral, and Parasitology labs at […]
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An event of Cutting-Edge Science: From Microbial Vesicles to Sustainable Pest Control 🧬🌿 I just stepped out of a truly inspiring session that showcased the incredible breadth of microbiological and entomological research happening right now. Prof. Roberto Maria Di Marco (University of Catania, Italy) opened our minds to the hidden world of microbial extracellular vesicles. […]
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We are delighted to announce the successful completion and public defense of the PhD dissertation of one of our outstanding doctoral candidates. After years of rigorous research and scholarly dedication, Dr. Delelegn Woyessa Beddanie has successfully defended his dissertation entitled: “Bionomics, Insecticide Susceptibility, and Mid-gut Microbiota of Anopheles Mosquitoes in Ethiopia.” This remarkable achievement reflects […]
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🚀 BIG NEWS from TIDRC! 🔬🏆 We are thrilled to announce a momentous achievement from within our ranks! Our brilliant leader, Professor Delenasaw Yewhalaw, has been elected a distinguished Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (@AASciences). This prestigious honor is a testament to his exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and […]
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The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) recently honored Prof. Delenasaw Yewhalaw from Jimma University with a prestigious Gold Medal and certificate in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public health research. Prof. Yewhalaw’s work has had a profound impact not only in Ethiopia but also beyond its borders, addressing critical health challenges and advancing knowledge […]
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