Technology Transfer Mega Projects
Projects under research, CS and TT thematic area of the college
- Research projects
- Internal research mega projects
| S. No | Title | Investigators | Status |
| 2021/22 projects | |||
| 1. | Improving trauma and surgical care through hospital capacity assessment, determining the burden of casualties and identifying lessons learnt from casualty response of Gondar University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2021. | Dr. Hussien Endris, Mr. Biks Liyew, Miss Fantu Mamo, Dr. Kalab Tesfaye, Dr. Kassaye Demeke, Dr. Aklilu Yiheyis, Dr. Khalid Jemal, Mr. Demeke Yilkal, Dr. Ashenafi Amsalu Dr. Lema Derseh Mr. Yophtahe W/Gerima Dr. Tadesse Belayneh Dr. Mekuanint Tiruneh Dr. Almaw Bitew Mr. Kegnie Shitu, Dr. Sewbesew Yitayih Professor Tadesse Awoke Mr. Chanyalew Worku Dr. Andinet Desalegn Dr. Gashaw Getahun Mrs. Bethelhem | Active |
| 2020/21 projects | |||
| 1. | Molecular epidemiology, vaccine effectiveness, and associated factors of measles virus infection in the Amhara National Regional State | Aschalew Gelaw Prof. Baye Gelaw Dr. Yeshambel Belyhun Dr. Yityih Wondmieneh Dr. Mehretie Kokeb Mrs. Martha Alemayehu Mr. Msfin Worku | Completed |
| 2. | Effectiveness of teleradiology intervention in improving waiting time and service satisfaction among patients attending radiology services at Amhara region public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia | Adamu Takele Araya Mesfin Binyam Tilahun Tesfahun Melese Lemma Derseh Yonathan G/Wold Ashenafi Fentahun Achenef Asmamaw Sara Beyene Zewdu Zegeye | Completed |
| 3. | Rotavirus infection among children: magnitude, genetic diversity, zoonotic transmission potential, and evaluation of a point of care test kit in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia | Dr. Yitayih Wondimeneh Dr. Belay Tessema Dr. Aschalew Gellaw Dr. Anastasia Vlasova Dr. Zemene Tigabu Mr. Debasu Damtie Mrs. Yetemwork Aleka Dr. Zewdu Seyoum | Completed |
| 4. | ORAL HEALTH STATUS, TREATMENT SEEKING BEHAVIOR, AND ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG SPECIAL NEED SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AMHARA REGION | Dr. Amare Teshome Dr. Biruk Girma Dr. Aynishet Adane Dr. Abebe Muche Dr. Tadesse Awoke Mr. Kefyalew Ayalew Dr. Zelallem Aniley Semira Ali Mensur | Completed |
| 5. | The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on maternity and neonatal continuum of care services utilization, readiness, maternal and perinatal outcomes among antenatal care booked women, in Central Gondar: A Mixed Epidemiological Study; A thematic mega research project | Atalay Goshu Melaku Hunie Muhabaw Shumye Tesfamichael G/Mariam Dr. Dawit Kassahun Worku Mamo Getahun Molla Mihretu Molla Aynalem Adu Marta Berta Endeshaw Admasu Senetsehuf Melkamu | Completed |
| 6. | Investigating safety, efficacy and antihypertensive potential of traditionally used medicinal plants, and their effect on the efficacy of nifedipine in rat hypertension model | Zewudu Birhanu Zewdu Birhanu Zemene Demelash Yohanes Kelifa Meaza Adugna Tafere Mulaw Alemante Tafesse | Completed |
| 7. | Symptomatic Pelvic Floor Disorders: Epidemiology, management and their treatment outcome, in central Gondar Zone, October 2020- June 2022 | Dr Zelalem Mengsitu Tamiru Minwuye Zelalem Aychew Tadesse Belayneh Wagaye Fantahun Hilina Akelew Tibeb Zena Tewodros Meheret Solomon Gedlu | Completed |
| 8. | The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS continuum of care: (infection prevention, case detection, follow-up, treatment adherence, and outcomes) Epidemiological study in Central Gondar Zone and Gondar City, Ethiopia | Getahun Molla Dr Kassahun Alemu Dr. Nebiyu Mesfin Dr. Tewodros Tsegaye Mr. Atalay Goshu Mr. Mehari W/Mariam Mr. Zelalem Nigussie Dr. Temesgen Tadesse Mr. Ejigu Gebeye Mr. Demiss Mulatu Ms. Fantu Mamo Mr. Dawit Tefera | Completed |
| 9. | Genetic diversity of corona virus, Hematological, Biochemical and Immunological parameters of corona virus and associated factors among COVID-19 patients in Amhara national regional state, Northwest Ethiopia | Fikir Asrie Mulat Dagnaw Dr. Aschalew Gelaw Markos Negash Eyuel Kassa Yemataw Gelaw Dr. Segenet Bizuneh | Completed |
| 10. | Determining the host-parasite genetic polymorphism, transmission factors and diagnostic efficiency for Plasmodium species in northwest Amhara region, Ethiopia | Mulugeta Aemero (PhD) Dr Solomon Tesfaye Mrs Meseret Birhanie Mr Habtie Tesafa Mr Abreham Abere Mr Tekeba Sisay Dr Endalamaw Gadisa | Terminated |
| 11. | Burden of Childhood Eye Disorders and Economic Welfare of School Based Integrated Vision Screening Program for School Age Children, In Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A Cost- effectiveness Analysis | Mohammed Seid Mr. Getasew Amare Dr. Asamamaw Atnafu Mr. Gizachew Tihahun Mr. Nebiyat Feleke Mr. Abiy Maru Mr. Minychil Bantihun Mr. Natneal Lakachew Ms. Betelehem Temesgen Dr.Fisseha Admasu Mr. Mebratu Mulusew MR. Aragaw Kegne | Completed |
| 12. | Validity of Spurling test and Upper limb tension test in the diagnosis of Cervical Radiculopathy and exploring patient beliefs in the need for imaging for neck pain | Sileshi Ayhualem Dr. Nebeyu Bekele Dr, Zerubabel Tegegn Abey Bekele Aynew Molla Melisew Mekie Fkrte Kebede Dr Wubie Endalew | Completed |
| 13. | Assessment of medical radiation risk among radiology health professionals and clients associated factors in Amhara regional state referral hospitals | Dr. Temesgen Tadesse Mr.Bruhtesfa Muhabaw Dr.Teshager Akile Mr.Aschalew Ashenafi Mr.Getahun Fetena Mr.Melkamu Tamir Mr.Hussien Alekasim Ms. Efrata Maru Mr.Dagimahiwot Hikka Ms.Rahel Shumiye Dr. Muhidin Abdulahi | Completed |
| 14. | The magnitude, short term treatment outcomes and clinical presentation of pediatric solid tumor and hematological malignancies in different diagnostic modalities (Radiology, FNAC, Histopathology, Cellblock) and its associated factors among patients attending in Gondar university referral hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2020 | Dr. Mulugeta Ayalew Dr.Bewketu Abebe Dr.Teshager Wondale Dr.Yonathan G/Wolde Dr. Alemayehu Teklu Dr Tiruzer Bekele Dr Nejat Ahmed Dr Andient Dessalegne Mr.Asefa Adimasu Dr Habtamu Semeneh | Completed |
| 15. | Gender-Based Violence during the Era of COVID-19: Magnitude, Consequences, and Responses among Reproductive Age Women in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2020/2021 | Zelalem Nigussie Kassahun Tegegne Alemeneh Getaneh Eyayu Kasseye Yemisrach Agegnehu Zewudu Andualem Mehari W/Mariam Belayneh Ayanaw Ayenew Molla Yohannes Ayanaw Kendalem Asmare Walelign Awoke | Completed |
| 16. | Psychometrically test of neonatal near-miss tools, quality of care and effect of neonatal near- miss on maternal health outcomes in Public health hospital of Amhara regional state, 2020 | Dr.Yohannes Hailu Dr.Kssahun Alemu Dr.Kerstin Erlandsson Dr.Helena Lindgren Mengstu Melkamu Chalachew Adugna Taye Zeru (Stalkholder) | Completed |
| 17. | Improving dietary practice and nutritional status of adolescent girls’ through model-based nutrition education in Central Gondar Zone | Dr. Netsanet Worku Mr. Fantahun Ayenew Mr. Wubet Worku Prof. Gashaw Andargie Dr. Telake Azale Mr. Adane Nigussie Dr. Achenef Asmamaw Mr. Belayneh Ayanaw | Completed |
| 18. | Working environment of nurses: effect on professionalism, patients’ handover and nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in Public Referral Hospitals of West Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia | Chanyalew Worku Addisu Taye Zewdu Baye Sr. Debrewok Tesgera Chilot Desta Mohmmed Adem Hailemichael Kindie Kassahun Gebeyehu Mahilet Temesgen | Completed |
| 19. | Assessment of Health Related Quality of life, prevalence of anemia and their determinants among patients with End Stage Renal Disease undergoing hemodialysis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Sr. Eleni Tesfaye Sr. Mignote Hailu Dr. Lena Wettergren Dr. Helena Lindgren Dr. Hussen Mekonnen Dr. Workagegne hu Hailu | Completed |
| 20. | Assessment of nutritional profile, physico-chemical, and microbiological charac- teristics of infant milk formulas marketed in Gondar city; and health risks, shelf- life and adulteration condition of locally produced edible vegetable oils in Gon- dar city, Ethiopia | Dagnachew Eyachew Henok Dagne Dr. Bikes Destaw Ms. Melkitu Fentie Melak Ms. Alem Getaneh Mehari Mr. Tsegaye Adane Mr. Awrajaw Dessie Ms. Atalay Getachew Mr. Tesfaye Hambissa Dr. Hailemariam Feleke Mr. Seyfe Asrade Dr. Dessie Tibebe Mr. Gizew Abere Mr. Dawit Getachew Mehammed Yenus (stalkholder) | Completed |
| 21. | The effect of health education intervention in improving cervical cancer screening uptake among adult women in rural Kebeles of Central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia | Ayenew Molla Mrs. Sara Beyene Dr. Tesfahun Melesse (Ass.Prof) Dr. Mequanint Melesse (Ass.Prof) Mr. Adane Nigussie (Ass.Prof) Mr. Abreham Yenenh (Ass.Prof) Mr. Ayenew Kassie | Completed |
| 22. | Assessment of Obstetric Analgesia for Vaginal Birth in Contemporary obstetrics: Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia 2013 | Demeke Yilkal Ayenew Engeda Zewditu Abdissa Dr. Zelalem Abatneh Feleke Dereje Nibret Dr. kiros Haymanot Alem Abraham Tarekegn Adisszemen | Completed |
| 23. | Quantifying and Addressing, common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation and attempt), help seeking behavior, quality of life and coping mechanism among women in reproductive age group in Amhara region, Northwest, Ethiopia | Wondale Getnet Telake Azale Eskedar Getie Endalamaw Salelaw Shegaye Shumat Tadele Amare Demeke Demilew Alemu Lemma Destaw Kibret Abayneh Aklilu Techalo Tensae Mengesha Sirehbezu | Completed |
| 24. | Satisfaction, health condition, and life situation of elderly people in metropolitan cities of northwest | Daniel Ayelign Habtamu Sewunet Dr. Telake Azale Dr. Kerestin Erlandsson Professor Helena Lindgren Dr. Biftu Geda Abere Woretaw Mr. Belete Damtie (Stakeholders) Mr. Asmamaw Moges (Stakeholders) | Completed |
| 25. | Patterns of substance use, its common co morbid psychiatric problems, quality of life and associated factors among the youth’ in Central Gondar Zone, northwest Ethiopia | Goshu Nenko Dr. Sewbesew Yitayih Dr. BerhanieGetnet Dr. KassahunAlemu Dr. Biruk Fanta Dr. Yasin Muhammed Mr. Demeke Demilew Mr. Tilahun Kassew Mr. Mohammed Oumer Mr. Gebre Kidan Ewnetu Ms. Eden Abetu MmaruMelkam MR. Zemene Haftu (stakeholders) Mr Aragew Gebeyehu (Stakeholders) | Completed |
| 26. | Sexual relationship, violence and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among reproductive aged disabled women in Central Gondar zone community, Northwest Ethiopia | Bayew Kelkay Animut Tagele Mamaru Melkie Alamirew Abera (Stake holder) Mengistu Melkamu Endashew Cherkose Eden Bishaw Getie Lake | Completed |
| 27. | Assessment of drinking water quality and related health outcomes among under five children in rural households of flood prone settlements in Fogera and Libo Kemkem districts, Northwest Ethiopia | Tsegaye Adane Dr. Bikes Destaw Mr. Henok Dagne Mr. Dagnachew Eyachew Amare Mr. Jember Azanaw Mr. Zewudu Andualem Mr. Mengesha Genet Mr. Ayenew Addisu Ms. Alem Getaneh Mr. Gebisa Guyasa Mr. Sintayehu Daba | Completed |
| 2019/20 projects | |||
| 1. | Identifying the potential microRNA, Hematological and Biochemical Diagnostic Biomarkers for early detection of Cervical Cancer | Zegeye Getaneh | Completed |
| 2. | Effect of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Services on Diarrhea, Soil-Transmitted Helminthes Infection, Environmental Enteric Dysfunction and Child Malnutrition in Central and North Gondar Zones, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial, 2020 | Dr. Bikes Destaw | Completed |
| 3. | Injury pattern and predictors of road traffic injury outcomes and barriers of pre and in-hospital trauma care at Northwest Ethiopia. | Dr. Mensur | Completed |
| 4. | Impact of maternal HIV infection, and depression on perinatal outcome, quality of life and maternal health service utilization among pregnant and postpartum women in north west Amhara region, 2019 | Dr.Telake Azale | Completed |
| 5. | Primaquine treatment, haemolytic anaemia and G6PD status among malaria infected individuals of malaria endemic settings, North West Ethiopia | Eshetie Melese | Completed |
| 6. | Effect of Health Extension Workers led multicomponent intervention on hypertension management in northwest Ethiopia, 2019 | Dr. Asmamaw Atinafu | Completed |
| 7. | The Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern and Risk Factors of Anaerobic Bacteria among Patients in Amhara Regional State Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia | Mrs. Alem Getaneh | Terminated |
| 8. | Molecular epidemiology of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli isolates among human diarrheric patients and rectal mucosal swab of domestic ruminant animals from Amhara region, Ethiopia | Teshome Belachew | Completed |
| 9. | Comparison of oral amoxicillin versus Monthly Benzathine penicillin injection in pts with Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease: Can 10 days oral Amoxicillin Replace Benzathine Penicillin injection for Prophylaxis? | Zemene Tigabu | On progress |
| 10. | Sustainability and Inclusion of WASH programs and hazard mapping in HDSS sites of University of Gondar (Follow up study) | Dr. Walelegn Woru | Completed |
| 11. | Access of primary healthcare services and elderly health services utilization, Non-communicable disease, and Health disparity mapping in Dabat and Gondar Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Northwest Ethiopia | Mr. Haileab Fekadu Wolde | Completed |
| 12. | Epidemiology of Childhood cancer in Ethiopia context: a neglected non-communicable disease Respective Activities | Chalachew Adugna | Completed |
- Research external projects
| S. No | Title | Investigators | Status |
| 1. | Effectiveness of midwife led emergency drill simulation-based training of traditional birth attendants to improve risk perception, risk recognition, referral linkages and neonatal mortality | Dr. Achenef Asmamaw Muche | Active |
| 2. | Optimization of community level antenatal risk identification for control of hypertension in pregnancy in rural districts of south Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia: Implementation research using theoretical domain framework | Dr. Achenef Asmamaw Muche | Active |
| 3. | Capacity Building and Technical Skills on Machine Learning: Developing a novel risk prediction model for gestational diabetes mellitus in Ethiopia | Dr. Achenef Asmamaw Muche | Active |
| 4. | Effectiveness of group antenatal care model in improving health literacy and self-efficacy, quality of care experiences, and maternity continuum of care utilization at the primary care delivery sites in northwest Ethiopia | Muhabaw Shumye Mihret | Active |
| 5. | Assessing and improving the competency of urban health extension workers in the prevention of non-communicable disease and promotion of health lifestyles in urban districts of north Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia | Melaku Kindie Yenit | Actives |
| 6. | Fighting cervical cancer: a community wide, home based screening program for women in Dabat district northwest Ethiopia | Professor Gashaw Andargie Professor Kassahun Alemu Professor Hermann Bussmann Professor Magnus von Knelbel Doebertitz | Active |
| 7. | Identification of Protein-based biomarkers for early delecation of development of a point of care test | Mr,Zegeye Getahun | Active |
| 8. | Developing a national integrated web based data sharing platform for anti-microbial resistance in Ethiopian context | Mr, Tadele Melake | Active |
| 9. | In-service training | Mr. Tarkegn Asmamaw | Active |
| 10. | UNFP standard maternal health project/ Fistula | Mr. Wagaye Fentahun | Active |
| 11. | Leading advancement uptake of noeborn community health/ FLAME/SCOPE | Dr. Getahun Asres | Active |
| 12. | Optimizing the health extension program in Ethiopia /OHEP/ project /DAAGU – OS/ | Dr. Mezgebu Yitayal | Active |
| 13. | Introducing capacity building mentorship program to improve routine immunization by local medical colleges: an effectiveness implementation hybrid design/ CBMP project | Dr. Biniam Chaclu | Active |
| 14. | Master Card Foundation Project* | Dr.somonon mekonen/ Dr Molalign Belay | Active |
| 15. | Improving research capacity and evidence based clinical practice in tropical and poverty related disease in Ethiopia (CART) | Dr rezika/ Dr. Eleni Ayele | Active |
| 16. | Kala azar* | Dr. Eleni Ayele | Active |
| 17. | Oribis International | Mr. Semalign Abew | Active |
| 18. | Light of the world | Mr. Semalign Abew | Active |
| 19. | Himalayan cataract project | Mr. Semalign Abew | Active |
| 20. | PREr-PDC Pr | Mr. Ayalew Jejaw | Active |
| 21. | Better Health Project | Dr.Biniyam Tilahun | Active |
| 22. | DDCF | Dr.Biniyam Tilahun | Active |
| 23. | Strip-2 | Dr.Ashenafi Tazebew | Active |
| 24. | Treatment outcomes, quality of life and common mental problems patients with common chronic illness during Covid-19 | Professor Tadesse Awoke | Active |
| 25. | Tesfa Addis | Dr. Mulugeta Ayalew | Active |
| 26. | Anti- Covid clinical trail | Dr. Mezgebu Selamsew | Active |
| S. No | Title | Investigators | Status |
| Before 2011 E.C | |||
| 1. | Pharmacy compounding | Kefyalew Ayalew | Completed |
| 2011 E.C | |||
| 1. | Production of Freeze Dried Direct Agglutination Test Antigen for Serodiagnosis of Leishmaniasis | Dr. Mulugeta Aemro/Berhanu Ayelign | Completed |
| 2. | Connecting University of Gondar Hospital to Neighboring Hospitals through Web-based portal For Telemedicine and Tele Education Services: Feasibility and impact on patients and students | Dr. Binyam Chakilu | Completed |
| 3. | Low Cost Water Treatment System for Rural Community – Prototype Technology Development | Henok Dagne/ Dr. Rudraraju | Completed |
| 4. | Developing web based clinical laboratories with hospital regional state | Mekonnen Girma | Completed |
| 2012 E.C | |||
| 1. | Developing An D Implementing Mobile Based Disease Classification System | Habtamu Alganeh | Completed |
| 2. | Developing Web Based Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System Which Links Surveillance Sites With Ethiopian Public Health Institute | Meqaunint Geta | Completed |
| 2013 E.C | |||
| 1. | Developing and piloting web-based data collection systems for team training program in college of medicine and health science, university of Gondar | Yohanis Ezezew | Completed |
| 2. | Developing web-based virtual clinic which links the university Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital with neighboring primary and general hospitals for diabetic, hypertensive and dermatological patients car | Dr. Habtowold Shibru/Mulugeta/Biruhtesfa | Completed |
| 3. | Self-care android application to prevent diabetes mellitus and reduce its complication among patient with diabetes | Ashenafi Fentahun | Completed |
| 4. | Develop android based application for mental health care information, psychological self-testing, and treatment recommendation during covid-19 and beyond | Endalamaw Salilew | Completed |
Community services projects
| S. No | Title | Investigators | Status |
| 2021/22 | |||
| 1. | Providing integrated rehabilitation services and improving the health care system in war affected areas of Amhara region. | Professor Tadesse Awoke Dr. Asmamaw Atnafu Professor Kassahun Alemu Dr. Tadesse Guadu Tsegaye G/medhin Kegnie Shitu Ayenew Molla Haileab Fekadu Endalkachew Dellie Andualem Yalew Dr. Biruk Fanta Alemu Kassaw Demeke Demelew Rediet Getachew Getachew Azeze Goshu Nenko Dr. Sewbesew Yitayh Zelalem Demeke Yohannes Awoke Endalamahu Salelew Tadele Amare Aysheshum Kassahun Dr Netsanet Worku Dr Mezegebu Yitayal Dr Telake Azale Chanyalew Worku | On going |
| 2. | Improvement of disaster and mass causality preparedness and management through empowering lay first respondent pre-hospital care provision and health professionals working in UoG catchment area. | Yophtahe Woldegerima Dr. Kassaye Demeke Demeke Yilkal Dr. Tadesse Belayneh Dr. Muhammed Yesuf Dr. Ashenafi Amsalu Henos Enyew Mamaru Mollalign Mulualem Endeshaw Bikis Liyew Marye Getnet Helen Lamesgin Ambaye Dejen Dr. Hussein Endris Dr. Aklilu Yiheyis Dr. Kalab Tesfaye Dr. Miklol Mengistu Dr. Mequanint Tiruneh Dr. Almaw Bitew | Completed |