Enobong Anako

Enobong Anako is a sophomore Health Science major at Spelman College from Taunton, Massachusetts. She is currently conducting research under the mentorship of Dr. Katherine Van Schaik, analyzing CT scans to investigate the relationship between Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) and untreated metabolic syndrome. Passionate about health equity and translational research, Eno is especially interested in how structural and systemic factors shape chronic disease outcomes across diverse populations.

Her previous research at Morehouse School of Medicine focused on the impact of nutrition security and lifestyle factors on hormone-driven cancers in postmenopausal African American women. Outside of the lab, Eno serves as a Peer Educator, supports young girls in STEM as a mentor through Girls Who Code and Science Club for Girls, and is an active member of the Health Careers Club at Spelman.

In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, boxing, reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends.