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Biruk Bayleyegn Belete

Biruk Bayleyegn Belete

PhD Candidate
Postgraduate Research Student
Medicine & Health
School of Optometry and Vision Science

Biography:
Biruk Bayleyegn Belete is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He completed his bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science in 2015, and Master of Science degree in Clinical Hematology and Immunohematology 2020, from University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

Biruk has served as a lecturer and researcher at University of Gondar. He had published more than 20 papers on peer reviewed journals, spanning both infectious and non-infectious fields. He has presented his research findings at national and international conferences.

Education:

  1. PHD Candidate: University of New South Wales – Australia: (starting 2024).
  2. Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Clinical Hematology and Immunohematology: University of Gondar, Ethiopia, 2020.
  3. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Medical Laboratory science: University of Gondar, Ethiopia, 2015.

Research Title:ÌýExamination of changes to the microbiome and immune response of the nasal cavity and eye during inhalation of essential oils.

Supervisors:ÌýProfessor Mark Willcox, Dr Jerome Ozkan, Dr Parthasarathi Kalaiselvan

Research Abstract: The use of novel alternatives such as essential oils (EO) experienced a surge during the COVID pandemic and continues afterwards. More than 3000 compounds have been identified in Eos and interact with human microbial communities. Among the most well-known and commercially available essential oils are those derived from tea tree, eucalyptus, frankincense, and cinnamon. Many of these compounds have promising antimicrobial activity as well as low toxicity, and anti-inflammatory actions.

However, no well-designed studies have examined whether exposure to EOs can change the normal microbiota of the nose or eye (some of the first places exposed to the essential oils during use), whether there is a longitudinal effect (i.e. more exposure leads to greater changes) or whether the oils can affect the immune response of the nose or eye.

Therefore, this project aims to investigate the microbiome change of the nose and eye during use of essential oils using a combination of MALDI-ToF and 16s RNA sequencing. If there are changes to the microbiomes, this may have profound effects on the use of essential oils. Changes that may be of benefit would include reductions in pathogenic microbes but maintenance of a normal microbiome. Changes that may be of concern include major changes in the normal microbiomes, and overgrowth with potentially pathogenic microbes.
Email

b.belete@unsw.edu.au

    1. Mickael Workineh, Adamu Kassie, Chomaw Sitotaw, Biruk Bayleyegn, Bisrat Birkie, Berhanu Woldu; Magnitude and Associated Factors of Selected Hematological and Coagulation Abnormalities among Renal Disease Patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia, 2024
    2. Bisrat B, Bayleyegn B, Dereje MT, Bamlaku E, Woldu B: Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia,2023
    3. Getawa S and Bayleyegn B : Platelet, Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Quantitative Abnormalities in Patients with Heart Failure: A Retrospective ÌÇÐÄlogo, 2023
    4. Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý: Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter Species at a Referral Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia: a Retrospective ÌÇÐÄlogo, 2023
    5. Getawa S, Bayleyegn B, Aynalem M, Yilkal Belete Worku YB, Adane T : Relationships of ABO and Rhesus blood groups with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022
    6. Bayleyegn B, Adane T, Getawa S, Aynalem M, Kifle ZD: Coagulation parameters in lung cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis; 2022
    7. Kasew D, Wondmagegn M and Bayleyegn B: Seroprevalence ofÌýhepatitis B andÌýC virus amongÌýhighly active antiretroviral therapy experienced children inÌýGondar, Ethiopia; 2022
    8. Ayalew G, Mulugeta B, Haimanot Y, Adane T,Ìý Bayleyegn B,Ìý Abere A; Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Can Predict the Severity in COVID-19 Patients from Ethiopia: A Retrospective ÌÇÐÄlogo; 2022
    9. Getawa S, Aynalem M, Bayleyegn B, Adane T; , 2022
    10. Berhan A, Bayleyegn B, GetanehÌý Z; . 2022
    11. Geremew D, Geremew H, Tamir M,Ìý Adem M, Tegene B, Bayleyegn B; ; 2022
    12. Bayleyegn B, Kifle ZD, Geremew D; Virological failure and associated factors among children receiving anti-retroviral therapy, Northwest Ethiopia; 2021
    13. Bayleyegn B, Woldu B, Yalew A, Asrie F; 2021
    14. Bayleyegn B, Woldu B, Yalew A, Kasew D, Asrie F; 2021
    15. Kifle ZD, Alehegn AA, Adugna M,ÌýBayleyegn B; Prevalence and predictors of dyslipidemia among hypertensive patients in Lumame Primary Hospital, Amhara, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. 2021
    16. Getawa S, Aynalem M,ÌýBayleyegn B, Adane T; The global prevalence of thrombocytopenia among HIV-infected adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.2021
    17. Kifle ZD,ÌýBayleyegn B, Yimer Tadesse T, Woldeyohanins AE; Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among adult diabetes mellitus patients at government hospital, Ethiopia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study.2021
    18. Bayleyegn B, Fisaha R, Kasew D;
    19. Bayleyegn B, Mehari A, Damtie D, Negash M; Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Hospital-Acquired Infection Prevention and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.2021
    20. Bayleyegn B, Asrie F, Yalew A, and Woldu B: Role of Platelet Indices as a Potential Marker for Malaria Severity
    1. Poster: Antimicrobial Resistance Symposium, University of Technology Sydney, 2024
    2. Oral: ÌýEthiopian Medical Laboratory association (EMLA) annual conference, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 2023
    3. Oral: 5th World Congress on Virology and Diseases Control. 2022 | Webinar
    4. Poster: Joint international conference; Amhara public health institute (APHI) and Bahir-Dar university (BDU), Bahr-Dar University, Ethiopia, 2022
    5. Oral: European Virtual Congress on haematology, 2021 | Webinar