Dr. Chinonye Udechukwu hails from Onitsha, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a BS in Pure and Industrial Chemistry in 2012. In 2024, she obtained her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Ottawa, Canada. Her PhD work examined dietary interventions to enhance maternal and offspring mental health while exploring the role of inflammatory pathways and gut microbiota in the dietary effects. Beyond work, Chinonye enjoys reading riveting thrillers or insightful memoirs and engaging in dance fitness activities. She anticipates discovering the picturesque parks and scenic hiking trails in Utah.