Information about Researcher Habtamu Goshu
Researcher: Habtamu Goshu
Information
| Role | Researcher |
|---|---|
| First name | Habtamu |
| Last name | Goshu |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Academic title | PhD |
| Organisation | Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute |
| Thematic area/field | NZ – Life Sciences / NZ2 Genetics, genomics |
| Key words | Animal genetics, Animal Molecular Breeding, Animal Reproductive biotechnology |
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| Short summary of activities and expertise | I am Animal Genetics and Molecular Breeding working for Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute as Senior Researcher/Scientist. I have BSc degree (July 2003) in Animal Sciences from Alemaya University, Ethiopia. In July 2010, I was graduated in Animal Genetics and Breed and I did my MSc thesis project entitled "Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Growth Traits of Horro Cattle and their Crosses with Holstein Friesian and Jersey Breeds at Bako Agricultural Research Center, Western Oromia, Ethiopia". In January 2019, I was graduated PhD degree in Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and I did PhD thesis project entitled “Study on the Copy Number Variations of the CHKB, KLF6, GPC1 and CHRM3 Genes Associated with Growth Traits and Gene Expression in Chinese Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens)”. I have more than 15 years of experience in project writing on livestock production that relate to sustainable production, prioritizing problem of farmers by participatory research apporach to condect the research, planning project to under take research, demonstrated ability to create rapport with farmers and other stakeholders in research for development, proactive and output oriented. I have experienced research with noble in proposal development, field implementation of research activities, monitoring and evaluation. I have excellent interpersonal skills and good experience in working with multidisciplinary team of scientists and community. I have also members of designed breeding programs for cattle and small ruminant breeds for the regional government of Oromia. In addition I have practical skill examining concentration and quality of RNA and DNA using a NanoDrop™ BioPhotometer 2000 and through electrophoresis on ethidium bromide-stained agarose gels, bioinformatics analysis, primer design and PCR amplification, and analysis of gene expression and genomic copy number variations using qPCR. |
| Relevant publications and/or research/innovation products | 1. Habtamu Abera Goshu, Wu Xiaoyun, Min Chu, Bao Pengjia, Ding Xue Zhi & Ping Yan (2020) Novel copy number variations of the CHRM3 gene associated with gene expression and growth traits in Chinese Datong yak (Bos grunniens), Journal of Applied Animal Research, 48:1, 156-165, DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2020.1753750 2. Habtamu Abera and Tesfaye Mideksa. Tradition Processing, Handling and Mitigation Systems of Milk and Milk Products in the Nekemte Milk Shed of Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria 22 (3): 149-159, 2020 3. Habtamu Abera Goshu, Min Chu, Xiaoyun Wu, Bao Pengjia, Xue Zhi Ding & Ping Yan (2019): Association study and expression analysis of GPC1 gene copy number variation in Chinese Datong yak (Bos grunniens) breed, Italian Journal of Animal Science, DOI:10.1080/1828051X.2019.1586456 4. Habtamu Abera Goshu, Wu Xiaoyun, Min Chu, Bao Pengjia, Ding Xue Zhi & Ping Yan (2019).Genomic copy number variation of the CHKB gene alters gene expression and affects growth traits of Chinese domestic yak (Bos grunniens) breeds. Molecular Genetics and Genomics,1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00438-018-01530-y. 5. Habtamu Abera Goshu, Wu Xiaoyun, Min Chu, Bao Pengjia, Ding Xue Zhi & Ping Yan (2018) Copy Number Variations of KLF6 Modulate Gene Transcription and Growth Traits in Chinese Datong Yak (Bos Grunniens). Animals, 8, 145. 6. Habtamu Abera Goshu, Wu Xiaoyun, Min Chu, Bao Pengjia & Ping Yan (2018). Population genetic copy number variation of CHKB, KLF6, GPC1 and CHRM3 genes in Chinese domestic yak (Bos grunniens) breeds. Cogent Biology, 4(1), 1471779. 7. Habtamu Abera Goshu (2018).The Influence of Sire and Dam Genotype on Pre and Post Weaning Weight of Horro (Zebu) and Their Crosses with Holstein Friesian and Jersey cattle. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.7 No.23 2017. 8. Habtamu Abera, Min Chu, Ping Yan (2018). Applications of genomic copy number variations on livestock: A review. African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol. 17(43), pp. 1313-1323. |
| Other relevant achievements | Animal genetics and Molecular knowledge opportunity with specialization of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction. I do have perfect skill in ASREML of univariate and bivariate analysis of (co) variance of genetic parameters, crossbreeding Effects (CBE) for analysis of non-additive covariance (Heterosis and Epistasis), least squares means and growth curves analyzed using General Linear Model (GLM) of Statistical Analyses System (SAS), R, Graphic and SPSS software skills in data analysis, data management, and interpretation. During my stay at the agricultural research, I was mainly working on genetics and breeding of livestock and technical skills genetic estimation (heritability, breeding value, direct additive and material heritability). Additionally, I have excellent skill genomic DNA extraction, Real Time PCR, total RNA extraction and transcription to cDNA and Primers sequencing. As my first exposure to Animal Genetics and Breeding I took the course of population genetics, Quantitative genetics, Biometric, Biotechnology in Animal Breeding, Animal Genetics and Applied Animal Breeding. |
| Preferred Host Institution type | Academic, Research centre |
| Additional information | Scientific research requires a diverse set of skills and capabilities. Collaboration is one of the most parts of a research career. A productive and well-established formal relationship between scientists with different skill sets, vast research experience, and diverse academic backgrounds in initiating successful research collaboration. The success of many empirical research projects hinges on effective collaboration with various contributors, including novice researchers and senior research fellows. Ethiopia is a nation in East Africa located in Sub-Saharan regions poor governance, gender inequalities, and weak links between basic research and technological applications worsen the situation. |
Contact | |
| habtamu2016@yahoo.com | |
| Phone number | 0979022338 |
| Website | www.ebti.gov.et |
