Akua Tandoh, BSc, MSc
Email: atandoh@hm2r.org

Akua Tandoh is Programs Coordinator at HM2R. She holds a first-class honours BSc. degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Human Nutrition (Public Health) from London Metropolitan University (UK).

Akua joined the team at HM2R in 2016 with a thirst for knowledge and the desire to extend the frontiers of health and nutrition research in Ghana and beyond. Her past research interests have focused on maternal and child nutrition outcomes and strategies to deal with micronutrient deficiencies of public health concern.

With an eclectic work experience, Akua has a good mind for management and a talent for organization. Prior to joining HM2R, Akua managed the Claims Unit at Nationwide Medical Insurance (Ghana). She has also previously worked at Chase Farm Hospital (UK) and the Student Services Department at London Metropolitan University (UK).

Other Experience

Current Research Projects

Research Assistant, School of Public Health, University of Ghana 2017 – 2018
MRC-GCRF Foundation funded project “TACLED” Transitions in African Cities Leveraging Evidence for Diet-related non communicable diseases.

Principal Research Assistant, School of Public Health, University of Ghana 2017 – 2018
Gates Foundation-funded “Drivers of Food Choices” Project Dietary transitions in Ghanaian cities: mapping the factors in the social and physical food environments that drive consumption of energy dense nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods and beverages, to identify interventions targeting women and adolescent girls throughout the reproductive life course.

Previous Research Projects

Research Assistant, End of Project Evaluation: “No Yawa Project” Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health in Ghana. (project commissioned by DKT International Inc, Ghana, Grameen Foundation, Mariestopes International Ghana) December 2015 – June 2016

Research Assistant, Lysine Project, Nutrition and Food Science Department, University of Ghana. April 2007 – September 2007

Publications

Amos Laar, Agnes Kotoh, Megan Parker, Peiman Milani, Charlotte Tawiah, Shobhita Soor, Jacob P. Anankware, Nikhila Kalra, Grace Manu, Akua Tandoh, Stephanie Zobrist, Cyril Engmann, Gretel Pelto (2017). Edible Palm weevil larvae (Akokono) as a new source of nutrition and livelihood: perspectives from Ghanaian Stakeholders. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. doi.org/10.1177/0379572117723396

Laar AK, and Tandoh, A. (2016). Not Infected but Affected: The Burden of Aids-Induced Food Insecurity among HIV-Affected Households in Ghana. In: Rosalie Garner (Eds). Food Insecurity: Patterns, Prevalence and Risk Factors. Nova Sc. Pub Inc, NY, USA. 

Conference Abstract

Amos Laar, Agnes Kotoh, Megan Parker, Peiman Milani, Charlotte Tawiah, Shobhita Soor, Jacob P. Anankware, Nikhila Kalra, Herman Lutterodt, Akua Tandoh, Cyril Engmann, Gretel Pelto (2016). Acceptability of palm weevil larvae as food for children aged 6 to 59 months: insights from Ghanaian caregivers. 7th African Nutritional Epidemiology Conference, Marrakech Morocco, October 9 -14 2016