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Dr. Fekadu Fullas
Natural Products Chemist | Clinical Pharmacist | Researcher | Academic | Author
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Quick Insights
• 175+ scholarly publications, including research articles, book chapters, and reviews
• 8 books published between 2001 and 2025 on Ethiopian traditional medicine and herbal therapies
• Extensive mentorship of pharmacy residents and students in clinical and research settings
• Leadership roles in editorial boards and professional organizations
• Born and raised in Ethiopia.
• Developed a strong foundation in pharmacy and natural sciences during early education.
• Demonstrated early interest in bridging traditional medicinal knowledge with modern scientific approaches.
Selected Career Milestones
• Post-doctoral Chemist & Research Chemist III, Natural Products Drug Discovery Group, Research Triangle Institute (1992–1995)
• Staff/Clinical Pharmacist, UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Inpatient Pharmacy, Sioux City, Iowa (1997–2020)
• Research Preceptor for PGY1 Pharmacy Residents, UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s (2013–2020) • Adjunct Professor, Bonga University, Kaffa, Ethiopia (since 2022)
• Associate Fellow, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (2014–present)
• Editorial roles in international and Ethiopian journals, including ISRN Pharmaceutics, AJSTID, Ee-JRIF
Professional Affiliations , Membership & Additional Contributions
• Associate Fellow, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences
• Board Member & Traditional Medicine Group Coordinator, Ethiopian Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists Association in Diaspora (EPPAD)
• Editorial roles: ISRN Pharmaceutics, AJSTID, Ee-JRIF
• Peer reviewer for international journals including Journal of Natural Products, AJHP, Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
Professional Overview
Dr. Fekadu Fullas is a distinguished Ethiopian-born natural products chemist and clinical pharmacist whose career spans research, clinical practice, and higher education. He has made notable contributions in drug discovery, pharmacognosy, and traditional medicinal plant research, publishing extensively to advance the scientific understanding of Ethiopian ethnomedicine.
His professional journey combines rigorous scientific research with hands-on clinical pharmacy practice. Dr. Fekadu has trained postgraduate pharmacy residents, guided students in experiential learning, and provided editorial leadership in numerous international journals. His work emphasizes integrating traditional medicinal knowledge with evidence-based healthcare to promote sustainable and culturally relevant medical solutions.
Dr. Fekadu’s career achievements reflect his commitment to advancing both global scientific knowledge and Ethiopian pharmacy education. As an associate fellow of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and adjunct professor at Bonga University, he continues to shape the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals while maintaining an active role in research, publication, and professional development initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Natural products chemistry and pharmacognosy
Clinical pharmacy practice and education
Ethiopian traditional medicine and medicinal plants
Scientific writing and editorial leadership
Professional Services & Advisory
Preceptorship and mentorship for postgraduate pharmacy residents
Advisory roles in professional associations and editorial boards
Development of evidence-based guidelines for integrating traditional medicines into modern healthcare
Beneficiaries & Engagement Focus
Students and trainees in pharmacy and natural products research
Healthcare practitioners seeking evidence-based guidance on traditional medicine
Researchers in pharmacognosy, ethnomedicine, and natural product drug discovery
General public and families accessing practical guidance through books on natural therapies
Education
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
• Post-doctoral/Research Chemist, Natural Products Drug Discovery, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
Selected Publications, Awards & Legacy Achievements
• Home Remedies A-Z: Natural Therapies for Your Family (2025)
• A Treatise on Ethiopian Traditional Medicinal Plants (2024)
• Autobiography, Poems and Scientific Articles (2023)
• My Poems and Memories (2020)
• Scientific Approach to Ethiopian Traditional Medicine: Medicinal Plants (2010)
• Interactions of Ethiopian Herbal Medicines and Spices with Conventional Drugs (2006)
• Spice Plants in Ethiopia: Culinary and Medicinal Applications (2003)
• Ethiopian Traditional Medicine: Common Medicinal Plants in Perspective (2001)
Professional Journey & Contribution
• Led natural products drug discovery research at Research Triangle Institute, contributing to cancer research initiatives
• Advanced pharmacy practice in the U.S. through clinical service and residency preceptorship
• Bridged Ethiopian traditional medicine and modern science through publications and academic guidance
• Served as editor, reviewer, and advisory board member for multiple scholarly journals