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Dr. Muktar Ahmed, Research Fellow-Data Scientist, is a leading researcher in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, pharmacogenomics, and machine learning applications. Dr. Ahmed currently serves as a Research Fellow Data Scientist at CMPH, where he focuses on advancing knowledge in colorectal and oesophageal cancer. With a Ph.D. in Genetic Epidemiology from UniSA, Dr. Ahmed brings a deep understanding of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Dr. Ahmed's primary research interest lies in leveraging advanced data science methodologies to address critical health challenges. He is currently working on natural language processing (NLP) applications in pathology reports to automate colorectal cancer surveillance systems and analysing hospital volume and oesophageal cancer burden using Australian and New Zealand data. Additionally, he is collaborating with researchers in the United States using the All of Us data to develop polygenic risk scores for longevity and type 2 diabetes risk prediction, incorporating machine learning techniques and social determinants of health in diabetics.
A recipient of a seed grant from Flinders University, Dr. Ahmed is investigating the mental health impact on partners and care providers of patients with colorectal cancer. His work emphasises the development of AI-driven research, including web-based and mobile applications for healthcare, to advance disease management and patient care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has achieved significant milestones, including publishing over 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals [Over 110,000 citations and H-index 73 Google Scholar]. He actively collaborates with international organisations, academic institutions, and local health ministries to tackle pressing global health challenges.
PhD, UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
28 Mar 2019 → 8 Aug 2023
Award Date: 8 Aug 2023
Bachelor of Science, Jimma University
18 Sept 2010 → 2 Jun 2015
Award Date: 2 Jun 2015
Master, Jimma University
12 Jun 2010 → 26 Jun 2014
Award Date: 26 Jun 2014
Master, Jimma University
27 Oct 2008 → 17 Jun 2010
Award Date: 17 Jun 2010
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Jimma University
12 Oct 2004 → 14 Jun 2008
Award Date: 14 Jun 2008
Visiting Researcher, University of Adelaide
22 Feb 2024 → 25 Dec 2024
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review