Julia B Olayanju is a geneticist, writer, and a nutrition education advocate.[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]
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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
editOlayanju 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
editOlayanju 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
editJulia B. Olayanju married Bunmi Olayanju in 2006, they have 2 children.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Julia B. Olayanju - Julia B. Olayanju's Forbes Blog". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Olayanju, Julia. "Julia Olayanju". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Fox, MeiMei. "Why We Must Incorporate Nutrition Education Into Our Schools". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Julia B. Olayanju - Julia B. Olayanju's Forbes Blog". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Eniola, B. "Odor Control in Waste Management Lagoons via Reduction of p-Cresol using Horseradish Peroxidase". Researchgate.
- ^ "Alumni". rwjms.rutgers.edu. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Kou, Xianjuan; Li, Biao; Olayanju, Julia B.; Drake, Justin M.; Chen, Ning (2018). "Nutraceutical or Pharmacological Potential of Moringa oleifera Lam". Nutrients. 10 (3): 343. doi:10.3390/nu10030343. PMC 5872761. PMID 29534518.
- ^ Olayanju, Julia B.; Xia, Bing (2018-07-01). "Abstract LB-017: HER2 overexpression induces sensitivity to moringa isothiocyanates in breast cancer cells". Cancer Research. 78 (13 Supplement): LB–LB–017. doi:10.1158/1538-7445.AM2018-LB-017. ISSN 0008-5472. S2CID 80848287.
- ^ a b "Home New". Julia Olayanju. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Tech Bites: FoodNiche® Tech Summit on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Global Food Health Summit". FoodNiche® Global Innovation Summit. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "GrubEasy Interactive Labs". Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Back to School with YScooks | Heritage Radio Network". heritageradionetwork.org. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Julia B. Olayanju - Julia B. Olayanju's Forbes Blog". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Food + Health Talks With Dr. Julia Olayanju on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-01-28.