Gloria Odonkor, B. Pharm., M.P.H.

Headshot photo of Gloria Odonkor

Graduate Student

Entry into the Program: Fall 2020

Pronouns: She/Her

Advising Professor(s): Dr. Jamie C. Barner, and Dr. Hyeun Ah Kang

Education

  • MPH, Texas A&M University
  • B. Pharm, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana

Research Interests

  • Clinical Outcomes, Economic Evaluation, Health Disparities/Health Equity, Real World Data & Information Systems

Publications

  • Ajayi, K.V., Odonkor G., Panjwani S., Aremu O., Garney, W., & McKyer, E.L. (2022). Socio-Ecological Barriers to Student-parents Academic Success: A Systematic Review. Journal of Further and Higher Education
  • Appiah, B., Asamoah-Akuoko, L., Samman, E., Koduah, A., Kretchy, I. A., Ludu, J. Y., Odonkor, G., ... & Gyansa-Luterrodt, M. (2022). The impact of antimicrobial resistance awareness interventions involving schoolchildren, development of an animation and parents' engagements: a pilot study. Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 11(1), 1-10.
  • Bergeron, C. D., John, J., Sribhashyam, M., Odonkor, G., Oloruntoba, O., Merianos, A. L., Horel, S., & Smith, M. L. (2021). County-level characteristics driving malnutrition death rates among older adults in Texas. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 25(7), 862-868. DOI: 10.1007/s12603-021-1626-2.

Presentations

  • Bergeron, C. D., John, J., Sribhashyam, M., Odonkor, G., Oloruntoba, O., Merianos, A. L., Horel, S., Smith, M. L. (2021). County-level characteristics driving malnutrition death rates among older adults in Texas. 2021 American Public Health Association Meeting, October 23-27, 2021. (Poster presentation) 
  • Bergeron, C. D., John, J., Sribhashyam, M., Odonkor, G., Oloruntoba, O., Merianos, A. L., Horel, S., & Smith, M. L. (2021). County-level characteristics driving malnutrition death rates among older adults in Texas. 2021 American Public Health Association Meeting, October 23-27, 2021. (Oral presentation) 
  • Ajayi K.V., Uwak I., Odonkor G., Udesai M., Panjwani S. & Ramirez G. Prevalence and Determinants of Preterm Birth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 Consortium of University for Global Health (CUGH) Virtual Conference, March 12-14, 2021. (ePoster Presentation)

Contact Information

Why UTCOP HOD?

  • I chose UTCOP HOD because it came HIGHLY recommended by a mentor of mine, and I loved the research and collaboration within the department.

What do you enjoy outside of school?

  • Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family and go on hiking trips!