In this episode of the Changemaker Podcast, Dr. Julia Olayanju sits down with Susan R. Wessler, pioneering geneticist and leading expert on transposable elements, to explore her work.

Together, they discuss the dynamic nature of the genome, the role genetics plays in agriculture and food security, and how scientific discovery can drive innovation to support a healthier and more sustainable future.

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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of ENISQ, where she and her team are leveraging technology to enhance health and nutrition education in K-12 schools.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/

Increasingly, healthcare systems, researchers, and public health leaders are recognizing what science continues to demonstrate: the food we eat plays a critical role in preventing and managing chronic diseases, improving quality of life, and shaping long-term health outcomes.

The concept of Food as medicine continues to gain momentum, but there are ambiguities when it comes to this term and how healthcare providers are integrating food into their patients' healthcare plan.

In today’s episode of the Changemaker Podcast, Dr. Julia Olayanju speaks with Elizabeth Machnica, a registered dietitian and team lead for the Food As Medicine Program and Director of Health and Well-Being at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. With expertise spanning clinical nutrition, public health research, food systems, and community design, Elizabeth shares valuable insights on the future of preventive health, equitable patient care, and what it truly means to integrate food as medicine into healthcare and community systems.

This is a thoughtful conversation about building healthier communities through innovation, education, and intentional systems-level change.

Visit BNMC wesite to learn more and support their work: https://bnmc.org/

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The podcast is made possible by ENISQ, a gamified platform for K12 health and nutrition education. Learn more on enisq.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/enisq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enisq_com

⁠ENISQ: Overview | LinkedIn⁠

About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of ENISQ, where she and her team are leveraging technology to enhance health and nutrition education in K-12 schools.

https://enisq.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/

In today’s episode of the Changemaker Podcast, Dr. Julia Olayanju sits down with Julieanna Risse, a registered dietitian, author, and leading voice in plant-based nutrition and healthy aging.

Together, they explore the science of nutrition, longevity, and lifestyle choices that can improve quality of life and support long-term health.

From evidence-based wellness strategies to the power of storytelling in health education, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone seeking to understand better the connection between food, health, and living well.

To learn more about Ms. Risse or to get a copy of her book, visit: https://healthspandietitian.com/

Sponsor:

The podcast is made possible by ENISQ, a gamified platform for K12 health and nutrition education. Learn more on enisq.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/enisq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enisq_com

ENISQ: Overview | LinkedIn

About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of ENISQ, where she and her team are leveraging technology to enhance health and nutrition education in K-12 schools.

https://enisq.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/