Muluwerk Ayele Derebe

Presentation Title:  Factors Affecting Acute Respiratory Rate Change Among Under-Five Children Hospitalized with Severe Pneumonia: A Longitudinal Study

Muluwerk Ayele Derebe is an accomplished biostatistician and assistant professor with a wealth of experience in the field. I was born in Ethiopia and completed my undergraduate studies in statistics at the University of Gondar. I went on to earn my Master's degree in Biostatistics from Bahir Dar University in Bahir Dar.

Throughout my career, I have focused on applying statistical methods to improve public health outcomes. I have worked on numerous research projects, including studies on the effectiveness of non-communicable disease prevention strategies, the impact of air pollution on respiratory health, and the evaluation of cancer care management programmes.

In addition to my research work, I am also a dedicated teacher and mentor. I have taught biostatistics, statistical methods, multivariate regression, design of experiments, spatial data analysis, and categorical data analysis courses at several universities, including Adigrat University. I have also supervised numerous graduate students in their research projects.

Overall, I am a respected and accomplished biostatistician who has made significant contributions to the field through my research, teaching, and mentorship. My work has helped to improve our understanding of how statistical methods can be used to address important public health issues, and my dedication to educating and mentoring the next generation of biostatisticians is sure to have a lasting impact on the field.