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Institutional Distinction of the School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus
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August 23, 2026. Debre Berhan University Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, the School of Medical Laboratory Sciences proudly celebrates a landmark achievement through the MSc in Medical Microbiology candidate thesis Defense, marking an important step in postgraduate education, research, and fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The MSc research addresses major Global pandemic AMR crisis, including MDR, MRSA, ESBL, and CPE, with strong relevance to infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and AMR surveillance. A Dual Achievement week of the school, alongside the MSc thesis defense, the school is advancing the launch of PhD education in Medical Microbiology, creating new opportunities for advanced research, innovation, and scientific leadership.
Dr. Agumas Shibabaw and Dr. Melese Abate as an external examiners added independent academic expertise and strengthens the credibility and quality assurance of the thesis defense. Their scientific perspectives and constructive evaluation provide valuable input for improving postgraduate research and strengthening the Medical Microbiology program.
The successful organization of the defense reflects the school’s as well as the campus commitment to academic quality, transparency, professional standards, and collaborative postgraduate education.
From MSc to PhD Building the future of Medical Microbiology, this achievement demonstrates the university commitment to developing highly skilled microbiologists, strengthening AMR surveillance, generating locally relevant evidence, and contributing to Ethiopia's and the global response to antimicrobial resistance. Again, all interested community, well come to join MSc in Medical microbiology and PhD in Medical Microbiology program in 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Warmest congratulations to all the four MSc graduates, their supervisors, academic and technical staff, families, and everyone who contributed to make this remarkable success possible!
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