Girma Z.
Delelegn
Girma Z.
Delelegn
Veterinary Vaccine production chief officer & Vaccine Researcher
National Veterinary Institute and PhD candidate at Addis Ababa University
Biography
I am Girma Zewdie, Chief Officer of Vaccine Production at NVI, Ethiopia, a vaccine researcher, and a PhD candidate at Addis Ababa University. Since 2012, I have been dedicated to advancing animal health and veterinary medicine through collaboration and innovation in animal vaccine development. Research interests
My work focuses on developing vaccines for transboundary viral diseases such as Capripoxviruses, FMDV, and PPRV, as well as zoonotic diseases, particularly neglected pathogens like brucellosis and leishmaniasis. My goal is to mitigate their health and economic impacts, enhancing food security.
Projects you're working on
I am developing a gamma-ray inactivated LSD vaccine for cattle, aiming to prevent lumpy skin disease. Additionally, I study the molecular epidemiology of LSDV to understand its genetic variation and transmission patterns. This research seeks to create a safe, effective vaccine and improve control measures for LSD. Discipline
Bacteriology Bio-manufacturing Challenge study design Clinical trials – efficacy Clinical trials – safety Molecular biology Virology Host species
Cattle Poultry Small ruminants Pathogen
Bacteria›Brucella Bacteria›Salmonella Viruses Viruses›Capripoxvirus Viruses›Foot-and-mouth disease virus Viruses›Newcastle disease virus Viruses›Peste des petits ruminants virus Stage of vaccine development
Field trials Pre-clinical trials