Associate Professor/Director of Research
Oakwood University
Dr. Havovi Patel, MD, MPH, MS
Associate Professor & Director of Research
Oakwood University
Dr. Patel is an Associate Professor and Director of Research at Oakwood University, with a multidisciplinary background in medicine, public health, and the sciences. Her research focuses on food security, nutrition equity, and the public health impacts of food systems, particularly in underserved populations. At Oakwood, she leads initiatives that explore barriers to healthy food access and develop community-centered solutions to improve nutritional outcomes. In addition to her research, Dr. Patel is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, preparing the next generation of public health and nutrition professionals to address complex health challenges through evidence-based approaches.