Temitope O. Keku, PhD
Research Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Keku carries out translational research that combines basic science with epidemiology to gain a better understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of GI diseases. Her research focus is in the area of gene-environment interactions and molecular epidemiology of colorectal cancer. She is also involved in studies evaluating the role of intestinal microflora in GI diseases, particularly colorectal cancer, IBS and IBD.
Dr. Keku collaborates with Drs. Whitehead, Ringel and Morgan on the contributions of genetic polymorphisms to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She is a co-investigator on the GI SPORE- Project 1 and the Diet and Health Studies (DHS).
Dr. Keku has undergraduate and Masters degrees from the University of Jos, Nigeria. She has an MSPH in Parasitology & Laboratory Practice and a PhD in Epidemiology from the UNC School of Public Health. Dr. Keku’s research team includes: Xiang Jun Shen PhD (Post-Doctoral Research Associate), Paul Wilson, PhD (Research Associate), Janie Peacock, BS (Research Technician), and Katharine Thompson, BS (Research Technician III).
Research Associate Professor of Medicine
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Dr. Keku collaborates with Drs. Whitehead, Ringel and Morgan on the contributions of genetic polymorphisms to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She is a co-investigator on the GI SPORE- Project 1 and the Diet and Health Studies (DHS).
Dr. Keku has undergraduate and Masters degrees from the University of Jos, Nigeria. She has an MSPH in Parasitology & Laboratory Practice and a PhD in Epidemiology from the UNC School of Public Health. Dr. Keku’s research team includes: Xiang Jun Shen PhD (Post-Doctoral Research Associate), Paul Wilson, PhD (Research Associate), Janie Peacock, BS (Research Technician), and Katharine Thompson, BS (Research Technician III).
