Janet Antwi

Dr. Janet Antwi is an Associate Professor and Nutrition Graduate Program Coordinator at Prairie View A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University (2014), an M.S. in International Healthcare Management from SDA Bocconi School of Management (2011), and a B.S. in Pharmacy from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (2005).

Her research examines:

• Health disparities and precision nutrition for underserved populations
• Nutrition-physical activity interventions for obesity and diabetes
• AI/machine learning applications in health equity research
• International nutrition programs for food insecurity

Recent publications (2024-2025) focus on dietary behaviors in HBCU environments, metabolic health linkages, and bioactive compound impacts. Research consistently addresses racial health disparities through community-centered methodologies.

Awards include:

• Faculty Innovation Awards (PVAMU, 2019 & 2020)
• ELEVATE Fellowship for Minority Institutions (2019-Present)
• Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (2018-Present)

As Graduate Coordinator, she develops curriculum for courses including Research in Nutrition and Dietetics Seminars, prioritizing experiential learning and professional development.