Projects and Research

Projects

Strengthening and expanding nuclear medicine services in Ethiopia

This project, also known as 'Expanding and Strengthening Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Services,' aims to consolidate existing radiotherapy and nuclear medicine facilities at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa and establish new centers in five other regions of Ethiopia. The goal is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Medhin was the national coordinator for this project.

Erasmus+ International Mobility Program

Main contact person for the project between University of Pisa and Addis Ababa University (2020-2023).

Micro-credentials in digital health for Ethiopia and Somalia (DigHealth)

This project aims to strengthen the academic capacity of teaching staff on digital health in Ethiopia and Somalia. Dr. Medhin is the contact person for this project.

Publications

• Hagos Tesfay, E. S. Bronze-Uhle, A. Batagin-Neto, Anna Véron, Thomas Geiger, Teketel Yohannes, Negussie Megerssa, C.F.O.Graeff, Curr. Phys. Chem., 2015, 5 (4), 308-317.

  This article, likely titled 'Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Properties of a Poly(3-hexylthiophene) and Phenyl-C61-butyric Acid Methyl Ester Blend', investigates the properties of a blend of P3HT and PCBM, materials frequently used in organic solar cells.

• Emeshaw Damtew Zebene, Edom Seife, Hagos Tesfay, Gurja Belay, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Health and Medical Engineer 2025ing Vol:17, No:09, 2023

  Information about this publication is not readily available online.

• Proteomic Analysis of Biomarkers Predicting Treatment Response in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.[Link]

  This study used serum proteomic profiling to identify predictive clinical biomarkers in cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy (CRT).

• Emeshaw Damtew Zebene, Biagio Pucci, Rita Lombardi *, Hagos Tesfay Medhin, Edom Seife, Elena Di Gennaro, Alfredo Budillon, Gurja Belay Woldemichael, Serum-Based Proteomic Approach to Identify Clinical Biomarkers of Radiation Exposure, Cancers, 3428470, 13 March 2025- Accepted for publication

  This study aimed to identify a serum proteomic signature for ionizing radiation (IR) exposure in patients undergoing radiotherapy, which may aid in the development of biomarkers for early detection and management of radiation-related injuries.

Supervision

• He is co-advising 5 PhD candidates and one M.Sc. student.
• Advised an M.Sc. student in food science in Addis Ababa University on a topic entitled: ‘Investigation of gamma irradiation effects on microbial safety and shelf-life of some selected Ethiopian cereals (maize and sorghum) by Abdi Abosie (defended in June 2015)
• Assessment of Thyroid Scintigraphy Indications and Clinical Significance/Result among Patients Referred for Thyroid Scintigraphy at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: - A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Getahun Jiru (defended on April 15, 2021)
• Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude towards the role of Lymphoscintigraphy in the Management of Patients With Primary Breast Cancer among General Surgeon working at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by: Dr. Abeje Diress (Nuclear Medicine Resident, defended on 20 February 2023)

Professional Activities

• Journal Reviewer for Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development (since December 2022)
• Journal Reviewer for Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences (since August 2023)
• Newsletter Editor for SCOME-HMC (Hayat Medical College Quarterly) (since September 2024)