Abdu Kedir Seid
Health Economist
Baltorpvej 79, St. Tv, Ballerup
Summary
I am a creative, strategic, multidisciplinary quantitative research leader with nine years of experience. In my research, I have focused on outcome research and real-world-evidence (RWE). I understand and plan for the methodological and data needs of individual projects, while also considering a bigger-picture and a future-oriented strategy. I have been collaborating in different research projects and settings in the Nordics, the rest of Europe, and Africa.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health Economist
Center for Clinical Research and Prevention
12.2023 - Current
- Led and involved in a COVID-19 project, commissioned by Gilead Services, where I:
- Developed the research protocol and statistical plans.
- Selected various data sources and end-points to design a robust evidence generation strategy.
- Processing data, interpreting analyses, and presenting insights to different audiences.
- As a result, our center investigated the impact of long COVID-19 on healthcare utilization to provide valuable insights into the pandemic’s long-term effects and inform strategies for future preparedness. I established new network with pharmaceutical companies and gained valuable insight into their research approaches.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Project lead for three projects: End to end conceptualization and execution of longitudinal observational studies (ERC funded).
- Developed the research method and data generation strategy to examine women’s reproductive experience: long-term implications for chronic disease and death based on Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN).
- Processed data (Norwegian health and administrative databases), and conducted all advanced statistical analyses. Interpreted and communicated insights to different audiences.
- Taught courses and supervised 4 junior team members over 4 years.
Postdoctoral fellow
Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Project lead: End to end conceptualization and execution of two longitudinal studies (role of Methadone and Buprenorphine in hospitalization, overdose, and mortality in patients treated for drug use disorder).
- Designed and led the scientific methodological strategy.
- Processed data, and conducted all advanced statistical analyses. Interpreted and communicated insights to different audiences.
- Project management: I coordinated the internal communication process and external contracts with Denmark Statistics and the Danish Ministry of Health (Sundhedsdatastyrelsen) to extract data from registries.
- International collaboration: collaborated with researchers from Norway and Czech republic.
- Taught courses and coached 2 junior team members.
PhD fellow
Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University
08.2012 - 02.2016
- End to end conceptualization and execution of one longitudinal observational and two cross-sectional studies.
- Developed the research method and data generation strategy to examine the influence of socioeconomic factors on indicators of risky drinking and alcohol-related harm.
- Collaborated in a project with scientists from the US and Germany.
- Taught courses.
Lecturer of Economics
Adama University
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Taught Economics, Econometrics, and quantitative courses.
- Developed the Economic department’s course catalogue and prepared two teaching materials.
- Coached and supervised undergraduate students.
- Project management: I coordinated the distance and continuous education of Faculty of Business and Economics for 1 year.
Education
Ph.D. - Social Science And Business
Aarhus University
Aarhus 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Economics
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Economics (Economic Policy Analysis)
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04.2001 -
Skills
- Building partnerships and collaborations
- Multidisciplinary work
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strategic and creative thinking
- People leadership
- Various research methods
- Data science & advanced statistical analyses (SAS, STATA, R, SPSS)
Certification
SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials
Accomplishments
Scientific articles (20+) & international presentations (10+)
Timeline
Health Economist
Center for Clinical Research and Prevention
12.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen
07.2020 - 07.2024
Postdoctoral fellow
Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University
10.2018 - 06.2020
PhD fellow
Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University
08.2012 - 02.2016
Lecturer of Economics
Adama University
10.2006 - 08.2008
Ph.D. - Social Science And Business
Aarhus University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Economics
University of Copenhagen
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Economics (Economic Policy Analysis)
Addis Ababa University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Addis Ababa University
04.2001 -
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