Kassa Curriculum Vita

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1 Hailu Kassa, Ph.D, MPH, MSOH. 223 Health Center Department of Public and Allied Health College of Health and Human Services Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Bowling Green, Ohio (419) (work) (Fax) Professional Background Teaching, research, and administrative experience in environmental and public health; major areas of expertise include exposure risk assessment of biological agents and chemical contaminants, and integrated pest management including the control of rodent and insect pests of public health and agricultural importance. Academic Education and Certification Degrees Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, June Master of Science (MSOH) in Occupational and Environmental Health, Medical University of Ohio (MUO), June Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health, Northwest Ohio Consortium (Bowling Green State University, Medical University of Ohio and University of Toledo) for Public Health (NOCPH), December1998. Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio (plus transfer of credits from Michigan State University), March Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, June 1972 Certificates Registered Sanitarian, Ohio Board of Sanitarian Registration, Columbus, OH,1996. Environmental Health Science, Distant Learning Program, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia, Foodborne Illness Investigation, Food and Drug Administration, Pittsburgh, PA, Lead Education, Planet s Train-the-Trainer, Columbus, OH, Academic Employment 1

2 Kassa/Ethiopia May 2006, Associate Professor, Department of Public and Allied Health College of Health and Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio , Assistant Professor, Department of Public and Allied Health College of Health and Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio , Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Homeland Security University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio present, Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia , Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, the Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio , Instructor/Senior Research Associate, Biological Sciences Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio , Graduate Assistant, Biological Sciences Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Graduate level courses taught At BGSU: Concepts/Issues in Environmental Health Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (Developed it as a new course) Issues in International Health Undergraduate level courses taught at BGSU Environmental Health Science Global Commons Environmental Toxicology Comprehensive Environmental practicum HIV/AIDS: Science & Medical Aspects Sexually Transmitted Diseases International Health Issues in International Health Introduction to Public Health (web-based) Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate level courses team-taught at the University of Toledo Principles of Environmental Health (course) Principles of Toxicology (graduate course0 Undergraduate courses taught at the Defiance College Zoology Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II Field Ecology Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Environmental Science Graduate level courses taught in Ethiopia (As a Fulbright Scholar) Introduction to Environmental and occupational health Environmental Toxicology Occupational Health 2

3 Introduction to Environmental Health Non-Academic Employment : Registered Sanitarian, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department : Director/Project Coordinator, Crop Protection and Regulatory Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia : Director, Vertebrate Pest Control Section, Ministry of Agriculture, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia : Fisheries Biologist, Ministry of Agriculture, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Peer Review Journal Articles Kassa H. & Jackson W.B. (1981). The effect of alpha-chlorohydrin on the fertility of male rats, Ohio Journal of Science 81(6): Kassa H. & Jackson W.B. (1984). Bait acceptance and chemosterilant efficacy of alpha-chlorohydrin in the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), International Pest Control, 26:7-11. Kassa H., Bisesi M., Khuder S., Park P. (2000). Assessment of a lead management program for inner-city children, Journal of Environmental Health, 62 (10): Kassa H., Harrington B.J., Bisesi M.S., Khuder S. (2001). Comparisons of microbiological evaluations of selected kitchen areas with visual inspections for preventing potential risks of foodborne outbreaks in food service operations, Journal of Food Protection, 64(4): Kassa H., Bisesi M.S. (2001). Levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) in fish: The influence on local decision making about fish consumption, Journal of Environmental Health, 63 (8): 29-35, Also published in Best of Food, National Environmental Health Association, Denver Colorado, 2001, Kassa H., Harrington B.J., Bisesi M.S. (2001). Risk of occupational exposure to Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Campylobacter associated with the feces of giant Canada geese, Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 16(9): Kassa H. (2001). An outbreak of Norwalk-like viral gastroenteritis in a frequently penalized food service operation in Toledo, Ohio: a case for mandatory training of foodhandlers in food safety and hygiene, Journal of Environmental Health, 64(5): Harrington BJ, Kassa H. (2002). A comparison of an immunoassay with acid-fast staining to detect Cryptosporidiu,. Laboratory Medicine, 33(6): Kassa H., Harrington, B.J., Bisesi M.S. Cryptosporidiosis (2004). A brief review of the literature and an update regarding Cryptosporidium in fecal droppings of Canada geese (Branta canadensis), Journal of Environmental Health, 66(7):

4 Kassa/Ethiopia Zhou L., Kassa H, Tischler M.L., Xiao L. (2004). Host-adapted Cryptosporidium spp. in Canada geese (Branta canadensis), Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 70(7): Kassa H., Keil, C., Kenneth, F. (2004). A protocol for quantitative measurement of light intensity levels in food service operations. Journal of Environmental Health, 67(2):9-14. Keil, C., Kassa H., Kenneth, F. (2004). Kitchen hood performance in food service operation, Journal of Environmental Health, 67(5): Kassa H., Silverman GS. Baroudi K. (2010). Effect of a manager training and certification Program on food safety and hygiene in foodservice Operations. Environmental Health Insights, 4:1-8. Keil C, Kassa H, Brown A, Kumie A, Tefera W. (2010). Inhalation exposure to particulate matter and carbon monoxide during Ethiopia coffee ceremonies in Addis Ababa: A pilot study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2010(article ID 2139, 8 pages. Yetubie M, Haidar J, Kassa H, Fallon Jr. F (2010). Socioeconomic and demographic factors affecting body mass index of adolescent students aged in Ambo (a rural town) in Ethiopia. International Journal of Biomedical Science, 6(4): Teshome M, Kassa H, Keil C (2010). The toxicity of plant material, Drimia Altissima (Urginea Altissima), Against the Field Rat, Arvicanthis Abyssinicus: A potential non-synthetic rodenticide. Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2010;24 (3): Atenafu T, Kassa H, Keil C. Leta S, Fikrie N, Keil I (2012). Presence, viability and determination of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts in the Addis Ababa Water Supply and Distribution System. Water Quality, Exposure, and Health, 4(1): Abstracts Kassa H., Jackson W.B. (1988). Development of rodent training and control programs in Ethiopia, Food and Agriculture Organization, Plant Protection Bulletin, 36(3): 159. Harrington, B.J., Kassa H., Bisesi M.S. (2000). Enteric pathogens in Canada Geese Feces, American Society of Microbiology 100 th Meeting, May 2000, Abstract Q-90, p Presentations Kassa H., Jackson, W.B. (1979). Mesurol as a bird repellent on grapes in Ohio, Proceedings of 8 th Bird Control Seminar, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, Kassa H., Hailu B. (1986). Strategies for controlling grain-eating birds in Ethiopia, 2 nd Agricultural Symposium, Publication of the Institute of Agriculture Research, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pp

5 Harrington B.J., Kassa H. (2001). Cryptosporidium in feces of Canada geese and in humans, National Academies of Practice/Interdisciplinary Health Care Conference, on April 2001, Arlington, Virginia. Keil C., Abera K., Kassa H. (2006). Carbon monoxide exposure on and near roadways in Addis Ababa, National Environmental Health Association Annual conference and Exhibition, June 2006, San Antonio, Texas Kassa H., Sliverman, G.S. (2006). Reducing children s blood lead exposure through neighborhood education, Ohio Lead Poisoning Prevention Conference: Paving The Way To a Lead Safe Ohio, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio, June 2006 Silverman, G.S. Kassa, H. (2006). Reducing children s blood lead exposure through neighborhood education, National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 2007, Atlantic City, New Jersey Kassa H. (2008). Emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases in the 21 st Century, 7 th Annual Spring Forum on Environmental Health, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, Toledo, Ohio, May 2, 2006 Silverman, G.H. Kassa, H. (2008). Capacity building for lead outreach and training in rural northwest Ohio, Ohio s 14 th Lead and Healthy Homes Conference, Ohio Department of Health Childhood Lead Prevention Program, Columbus, Ohio, June, Silverman, G.S., H. Kassa and C. Keil Capacity building for lead outreach and training in Northwest Ohio. National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference and Exposition, June Atlanta, GA. Grants and Awards Surveillance of Waterfowl Feces for Presence of Microbes Pathogenic to Humans, Lake Erie Protection Fund, $7,500 (Funded) Educational Video on food safety for Local Boards of Health, The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBO)/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), $20, 000 (Funded) Project Excite, (Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Cross-disciplinary and Investigative Team Experience, National Institute of Environmental Health Science, Environmental Health Program, Bowling Green State University, $2163 (Funded) Compare Quantitative Assessment with Qualitative Inspection of Food Service Operations, Faculty Research Committee, the Scholar Assistance Program, Bowling Green State University, $550 (Funded) Speed Grant Subcommittee of the Faculty Development Committee, Bowling Green State University. $350 (Funded) Project Excite, (Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Cross-disciplinary and Investigative Team Experience) National Institute of Environmental Health Science, Environmental Health Program, Bowling Green State University, $3,500 (Funded) 5

6 Reducing Children s Blood Lead Exposure through Neighborhood Education, Ohio Environmental Education Fund, $49,460; Lamb Foundation, $500 (Funded) Project Excite, Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Cross-disciplinary and Investigative Team Experience) National Institute of Environmental Health Science, Environmental Health Program, Bowling Green State University, $2,542 (Funded) Children Health Initiative-Toledo Grows, Toledo Botanical Garden: Saint Marguerite D Youville Foundation, $17,600 (Funded) Reducing Children s Blood Lead Exposure Through Community Education and Participation in and around the Central City, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Environmental protection Agency $99, 996 (Not funded)) Capacity Building for Lead Outreach and Training in Northwest Ohio, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, $228, 554 (funded) Professional Activitiesat BGSU 2000-present, Advisory and Curriculum Committee for Northwest Consortium for Public Health, MPH program (chair of the committee as of 2002) , Faculty Senate Executive Committee , Faculty Senate Representative , President s Advisory Committee (term ended in 2005) , Admission Committee for Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health, MPH program , Equal Opportunity Compliance Committee , Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Public Health Program (MPH) at Bowling Green State University , Human Subjects Review Board , Academic Appeals Committee, College of Health and Human Services Thesis Committee Occupational and Environmental Health, Medical College of Ohio, Advisor, 2001 Environmental Science Program, Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Advisor, Title: Evaluation of Drinking Water Supplies in Ethiopia for the presence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia Dissertation Committee Psychology Department, Bowling Green State University, bowling Green, Ohio, Graduate School Representative, 2006 Biological Science Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Graduate School Representative, 2008 School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, 2009 Internal Examiner, 2009 PhD Candidate, Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa, University, External Examiner, 2010 External Services , Northwest Ohio Asthma Coalition Committee (founding member)

7 2004-present, Teaching and research collaboration with Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Professional Membership National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) from 2002-to present Northwest Ohio Asthma Coalition, from Awards and recognitions , United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Fellowship for graduate studies at Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green State University, graduate Assistant, doctoral candidate Department of Biological Sciences, BGSU 2004, Nominated for the Clyde R. Willis Faculty Development award 2004, Received Authors and Artists Award, Friends of the University Library, BGSU 2006, Received Faculty Excellence Award, Undergraduate Student Government, BGSU 2007, Certificate of Participation, 15 th Annual STARS Statewide Student Research Conference, Bowling Green State, University, Sponsored by Ohio Board of Reagents; Student Research Advisor , Fulbright Teaching/Research Scholar Award, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, 9/2008-6/2009, for 10 months. 2009, Certification of appreciation for teaching Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia 2009, Certification of appreciation for teaching Environmental Toxicology, The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2008, Certification of appreciation for teaching Environmental Toxicology, Health Science College, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia. 7