Dr. J.N.C. Okafor
Research ScientistFederal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi(FIIRO) Lagos Nigeria.
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Nutrition from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Nutrition from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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My name is Jane Okafor. I am Food Scientist/Nutritionist working with Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Nigeria. My present research focus is identification of food crops with anticancer potential and utilization of their biologically active components in cancer chemoprevention and treatment. I have researched on anticancer effects of anatomical parts of some legumes using various cell lines. I have also conducted research in the area of child’s nutrition; have developed different types of weaning foods, high nutrient density biscuit that meet one third (1/3) RDA of micro and macro nutrients for school aged children, an antisickling nutraceutical food sprinkle/supplement for management of sickle cell anaemia in children and adults, I also utilize nutraceuticals in chronic disease prevention and management. These research activities have produced over sixty peer reviewed research articles in esteemed local and international Journals, book and book chapter and commercialized Patents. I am open to collaborative research in these areas.