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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 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. Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, June 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, 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, EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Academic Employment 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 present, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Public Health & Homeland Security, College of Medicine, University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Toledo, Ohio. 1

2 , Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, 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. Courses Taught At BGSU: ENVH 105-Environmental Health Sciences. ENVH 210-Global Commons. ENVH 407-Environmental Toxicology. ENVH 492-Comprehensive Environmental practicum. MEDT 370-HIV/AIDS: Science & Medical Aspects. PUBH 301-International Health. PUBH 320-Introduction to Public Health (web-based). PUBH/402/502-Issues in International Health. PUBH 605-Concepts/Issues in Environmental Health. PUBH 612-Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (Developed as a new course). Courses Taught At MUO OCCH 515-Principles of Environmental Health (team-taught). PATH 620-Principles of Toxicology (team-taught). Courses Taught At Defiance College BI 129-Zoology. BI 235-Human Anatomy and Physiology I. BI 236-Human Anatomy and Physiology II. BI 320-Field Ecology. BI 357-Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Environmental Science (continuing education course). 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, 1989 (one month), Crop Protection Consultant for East Africa, African Phytosanitary Association, Organization of African Unity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Full 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):

3 Kassa H. & Jackson W.B. (1984). Bait acceptance and chemosterilant efficacy of alpha-chlorohydrin in the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), International Pest Control, 26: 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): 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 Cryptosporidium. 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): 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):

4 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 Kassa June, 2007 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 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 (accepted). Video Kassa, H., Silverman, G.S. (2001). Principles of Food Safety Programs for Local Boards of Health. Prepared for National Association of Local Boards of Health, Bowling Green, Ohio, with funding from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GRANTS AWARDED Surveillance of Waterfowl Feces for Presence of Microbes Pathogenic to Humans, Lake Erie Protection Fund, $7,500 (Co-Project Investigator) 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 (Co-Project Investigator) Project Excite, (Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Crossdisciplinary and Investigative Team Experience) National Institute of Environmental Health Science $2163 (Project Scientist) Compare Quantitative Assessment with Qualitative Inspection of Food Service Operations, Faculty Research Committee, the Scholar Assistance Program, Bowling Green State University, $550, (Principal Investigator) Speed Grant Subcommittee of the Faculty Development Committee, BGSU, $ th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition of the National Environmental Health 4

5 Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 30/2002 to July 3/2002 (Conference Participation) Project Excite, (Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Crossdisciplinary and Investigative Team Experience) National Institute of Environmental Health Science $3,500, (Project Scientist) Reducing Children s Blood Lead Exposure through Neighborhood Education, Ohio Environmental Education Fund, $49,460; Lamb Foundation, $500 (Co-Principal Investigator) Project Excite, Environmental Health Science Exploration Through Cross-disciplinary and Investigative Team Experience) National Institute of Environmental Health Science $2,542, (Project Scientist) Children Health Initiative-Toledo Grows, Toledo Botanical Garden: Saint Marguerite D Youville Foundation, $17,600, (Project Advisor/Consultant). PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES Bowling Green State University , Faculty Senate Executive Committee (term ends in 2006) , Faculty Senate Representative (term ends in 2007) , President s Advisory Committee (term ended in 2005) present, Admission Committee for Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health, MPH program , Equal Opportunity Compliance Committee (term ended in 2004) present, Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Public Health Program (MPH) at Bowling Green State University , Human Subjects Review Board (resigned after one year) present, Advisory and Curriculum Committee for Northwest Consortium for Public Health, MPH program (chair of the committee as of 2002) , Academic Appeals Committee, College of Health and Human Services (term ended in 2003). Thesis Committee o Occupational and Environmental Health, Medical College of Ohio Dissertation Committee o Psychology Department, Bowling Green State University o Biological Science Department, bowling Green State University Local Community , Northwest Ohio Asthma Coalition Committee (founding member). International Community 2004-present, Teaching and research collaboration programs with the Federal Environmental Protection Authority in Ethiopia and with Faculty of Medicine at Addis Ababa., Ethiopia University PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) from 2002-to present Northwest Ohio Asthma Coalition, from AWARDS 5

6 , 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 6