Josephine Abedo

I am a seasoned public health researcher and leader with over a decade of experience at the Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research. My commitment to improving public health outcomes in Africa, particularly in the area of parasitic diseases, aligns perfectly with the goals of IPPHL. Through my work, I have honed skills in policy analysis, research, and leadership, which are essential for developing and implementing lasting public policy solutions and transforming health systems—precisely what IPPHL aims to achieve. My proactive approach to challenges, adaptability, and strong communication abilities make me a valuable candidate for the program. I am eager to contribute my expertise and learn from fellow emerging leaders to drive positive change in African Ministries of Health.

Publications •

Jonah, A. O., Alex-Abedo, J., Oshonei, A., Enoh, E., and Tese, T. (2019). In Vitro Anti-trypanosomal Activity of Methanol Fungal Extracts of Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger against Trypanosoma brucei brucei, (Federe strain. Abstract of the 7Th Women in Agricultural Research for Development National Conference, Annual General Meeting and Exhibition p.77. • Abedo, A. J., Shettima, F., Abdullahi, R., Mazadu, M. Hussaini, M., Muhammed, H. and Ogar, M. U. (2015). Anti Trypanosomal Activity of Cantharellus cibarius on Trypanosoma brucei brucei: IOSR. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences; Volume 10, Issue 5. (Sep - Oct. 2015). Pp 41-45.

Jerome, G. A., Ndams, L.S., Luka, S. A., Abedo, J. A. and Okafor, A.I. (2016). In vivo and In vitro Antitrypanosomal Activity of Ganoderma lucidum and Lenzites botulin: Journal of Tropical Biosciences: Volume 11:107-11.

Abedo, A. J, Enoh, E. E., Tasie. C. P., Abdullahi, R., Mazadu, M., Irhue, A. E., Idris, Y. H., Sabo. M. H and K, M. H. (2016). Assesment of acute toxicity of the methanolic seed extract of Chrysophyllum albidum (lnn): Journal of Tropical Biosciences: Volume 11:11-23. • Abedo. J. A, Anchua R.G, Andrew T, Baraya K.Y, Sambo F. (2014). In vivo Anti-Trypanosomal Activity of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Strophanthus Sarmentosus dc In Mice Infected with Trypanosomal brucei brucei Spp.: Onotu* C.S.: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention: Volume 3 Issue 10 ‖ Pp.41-44.

Onotu, C.S.; Abedo, J.A; Anchua, R.G; Shettima, F.A.T; Abdulmalik, U. And Sambo, F. (2014). In vivo antitrypanosomal activity of methanolic stem extract of Strophanthus sarmentosus dc on Wistar White mice Infected with Trypanosomal brucei brucei Spp (Federe Strain). In: Advances In Life Science and Technology: Volume.16. • J. A. Abedo, A. O. Jonah, M. R. Mazadu, R. S. Abdullahi, H. Y. Idris, F. T. Shettima, H. Mohammed, S. Ombugadu, J. Garba, M. Daudu, B. A. Kugu & U. Abdulmalik. (2013) In vitro, In vivo and Phytochemical Screening of Piper guineense for Trypanocidal activities against Trypanosome brucei brucei, In: International Journal of Biology, Volume, 5. No. 3.

J. A. Abedo, A. Jonah, R. Abdullahi, M. Mazadu, H. Idris, H. Muhammed, F. Shettima, S. Ombugadi, M. Daudu, J. Garba, U. Abdulmalik and B. Kagu. (2013). Comparative studies of In vivo and In vitro Trypanocidal activity and Phytochemical screening of Tapinantus globiferus and Gongorema latifolium In: International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (3); 120-124. • J. A. Abedo, O. A. Jonah, R. S. Abdullahi, M. R. Mazadu, H. Y. Idris, H. Muhammed, F. T. Shettima, S. Ombugadu, M. Daudu, J. Garba, U. Abdulmalik, B. A. Kugu and A. O. Usman. (2013). Evaluation of Trypanosomal activity of Tapinanthus globiferus and Gongronema latifolium on Trypanosoma congolense :. In: Bioscience Research Journal, 10 (1); 20-28.

Abedo, A. J., Jonah, O. A., Shettima, T. F., Abdullahi, R., Tamba, S. Z., Isadu, T.H., Muhammed, H, Kabir, M. H., Audu, S. and Idowu M. F. (2013). Anti- trypanosomal activities and phytochemical Screening of ethanolic Extracts of Xylaria polymopia against Trypanosoma congolense infected mice. The 37th PPSN Annual Conference; P.153. • Abedo, J. A., Nock, I. H., Nok, A. J. and, Audu, P. A. (2013). Trypanocidal Activity of Acanthospermun hispidum and its derivates against Trypanosoma brucei brucei, The role of Β-galactosidase: Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. Abstract of The 37th PPSN Annual Conference; P.153. Abedo, A. J., Benjamin, S. M., Samson, F., Abdullahi, R. S., Ezeigwe, C.L. and Ahmed, U. (2015). Green Synthesis of Silver Nano Particles Using Aqueous Seed Extract of Citrus aurantifolia, Evaluation of their Antitrypanosomal Activity: Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. Abstract of the 39th PPSN Annual Conference: p 62.

Conferences and Work Shops Attended /Dates

• Parasite Data Base Resources” Hinxton, London October, 2011.

• Annual Scientific Conference of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. September, 2014, 2015 and 2018. •

Training on Molecular Diagnosis of Malaria: at UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria. September, 2013. • Basic Recombinant Protein: at Centre for Biotechnology Research and Training Abu, Zaria, Nigeria July, 2014.

• Australian Short Course Award “Increasing the Development Impact of Agricultural Research”, Nairobi, Kenya. October, 2016.

Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health On line course by WHO Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xuvoh-losut-dagos-puvek-hycom October, 2022.

Course 1: Introduction to Integrated disease surveillance and response Technical guidelines in the WHO region in Africa 3rd Edition. Online course by WHO Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xuvoh-losut-dagos-puvek-hycom October, 2022.

AFRO IDSR Course 3: Investigating, preparing and responding to outbreaks and other public health events by WHO Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xuvoh-losut-dagos-puvek-hycom October, 2022.

Parasite Data Base Resources