Boateng Laurene

Dr. Laurene Boateng is a distinguished nutrition scientist and educator who has significantly shaped dietetics education and practice in Ghana. As a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana's Department of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2010, she has pioneered several initiatives including organizing the first Nutrition Care Process workshop in 2013. Her research focuses on infant nutrition, particularly using Moringa oleifera leaf powder to improve infant nutritional status, which has garnered significant attention in the field. Beyond her academic role, she serves as placement coordinator for student dietetic placements and is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee on Nutrition at Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority. Her teaching portfolio includes dietetics practice and medical nutrition therapy courses. Boateng's commitment to advancing nutrition education extends to leading the development of the Clinical Nutrition MOOC at the University of Ghana. As one of Ghana's senior dietetics professionals, she has been instrumental in developing the profession, which now counts approximately 100 practitioners. Her work bridges academic research with practical application, particularly in addressing Ghana's nutrition challenges, including infant stunting and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases. A mother of three and active community member, she maintains that "Everyone deserves to know and understand how nutrition affects their health," a philosophy that guides her professional endeavors