Dr. Tesfaye B. Mersha, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Pediatrics. He specializes in genomics, genetic ancestry, bioinformatics, and racial disparities in diseases like asthma. Over 11 years, he has pioneered multi-omics integration and machine learning in his research, aiming to understand the genetic and environmental factors driving complex diseases. His lab focuses on diverse populations and develops bioinformatics tools like AncestrySNPminer. Dr. Mersha has received numerous awards for his contributions to science, including a patent for diagnosing atopic dermatitis and being widely published in top medical journals.