Julia B. Olayanju
Nigerian-American geneticist
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Julia B Olayanju is a geneticist, educator, and a pioneer in leveraging technology and scientific concepts to promote nutrition education for students in grades K-12.[1][2] She adopts different approaches to increase public awareness on the science of food and health.[3] She is the founder at FoodNiche Inc. and GrubEasy Interactive Labs Inc.[4]
West Texas A & M University (MS) Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey (PhD)
Harvard TH Chan School Of Public Health (MPH)Julia B. Olayanju | |
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| Education | Rutgers University (BA)
West Texas A & M University (MS) Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey (PhD) Harvard TH Chan School Of Public Health (MPH) |
| Spouse | Bunmi Olayanju (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | https://www.juliaolayanju.com/ |
Education
Olayanju developed an interest in scientific research while working on a research project for her master's degree at West Texas A & M University.[5] She later proceeded to Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey where she earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.[6] Her doctoral research work focused on understanding the anti-cancer properties and mechanism of action of isothiocyanates in breast cancer cells.[7][8] She earned a Masters in Public Health from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health[9]
Work
Olayanju is the convener of the FoodNiche Tech Summit & The FoodNiche Global Innovation Summit creating networking and learning opportunities for food industry stakeholders.[10] The conferences bring together experts from academia with business leaders from the food industry for collaboration and thought-provoking conversations on shaping a healthier food system.[11]
Olayanju co-founded GrubEasy Interactive Labs Inc. to leverage technology to promote science of food and health education.[12] Through the technology platform FoodNiche®-Ed, teachers can engage, reward and educate students on the science of food and health.[13]
Olayanju leverages the media to communicate scientific facts and promote awareness on the importance of food to overall well-being. She started this through her column on Forbes[14] and more recently by hosting scientists and food industry experts from around the world on The FoodNiche Changemaker Podcast[15]
Personal life
Julia B. Olayanju married Bunmi Olayanju in 2006. They have 2 children: Joshua (born April 2007) and David (born February 2010).[9]