Prof. Omobola Ogundahunsi is a visiting Scholar at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho, Ghana. She is a Professor and the immediate past Head of Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology at the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. The University is one of the 3rd generation tertiary institutions established at the State level in 1982. She has been an academic and researcher at the university for over 25 years and served at various times as member of university committees as well as vice dean.

Education

Professor Ogundahunsi obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Nutrition, Masters and Doctorate degree in Human Nutrition from the prestigious University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Work Experience

She has spent the greater part of her career at the Olabisi Onabanjo University where she nurtured the establishment of a Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Chemical Pathology. In the course of her academic career, she has had the opportunity for international collaborations such as consultant nutritionist to the African Union commission and NEPAD for the harmonization of African Regional Nutrition strategy, Temporary Adviser to World Health Organization / AFRO for integration of nutrition into Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria proposals, research fellow in the Nutritional management of People living with HIV/AIDS at the Centre for Special Studies, University of Cornell and Columbia Presbyterian, New York and National Coordinator for the European Union Young African Scientist network on Poverty Related Diseases.

Science/ Research Output

Her educational background in Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry and specialization in Human Nutrition as well as research emphasis on the interface between nutrition and diseases (particularly the predisposition and management of chronic and acute pathologies) have resulted in over 60 research publications in reputable Journals.