Background

Onyinyechi Owo is a Dartmouth graduate whose academic journey is shaped by a deep commitment to public service, health equity, and scientific research. She is a recipient of the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, which included opportunities for global service — including work in Japan, Oxford, Nigeria, and across the U.S. — as well as the chance to meet President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on several occasions.

“I’m passionate about using science and public health tools to improve wellness at the community level — especially for kids and families who are often overlooked.”

Her research work reflects that commitment. Onyinyechi has contributed to stroke prevention and health literacy initiatives with Columbia University’s Neurology Department, and she was awarded Dartmouth’s Lombard Public Service Fellowship for her work supporting underserved communities.

Joining EDIT AI

Onyinyechi joined the EDIT AI program during the summer after her sophomore year (2023), through the POWERED and OMNI programs — selective initiatives that connected a small cohort of New Hampshire students with experiential research opportunities. She was paired with EDIT AI after presenting with fellow researcher Zoe Faith on placental health.

That summer, she co-led an early-stage research initiative that used whole slide images of placental tissue to develop screening tools for miscarriage risk. The project leveraged QPAP — a then-cutting-edge approach that combined annotation and AI to accelerate image analysis in pathology.

“This was before AI had really taken off. We were working at the frontier — trying to annotate and screen slides more efficiently to catch critical health risks early.”

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Looking Ahead

Onyinyechi is on the Pre-Med track, with plans to continue blending research, medicine, and service in her future career. She’s committed to a path that centers community impact and global health literacy.

Outside the Lab

Outside of academics and research, Onyinyechi is driven by storytelling, advocacy, and building bridges across cultures. Whether she’s volunteering abroad or mentoring students closer to home, her energy and warmth make her a powerful role model for aspiring scientists and changemakers alike.

With a rare mix of vision, empathy, and rigor, Onyinyechi brings something special to the EDIT AI team — and to every community she touches.

More Mentor Profiles coming soon!