Dr. Abu is an Assistant Professor at the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. Dr. Abu has experience as a clinical dietitian, lecturer, and nutrition consultant. Her research interests include micronutrient deficiencies, food security, maternal and child nutrition, program/project design and impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement.

Dr. Abu works with multi-disciplinary teams to address food and nutrition security among college students and senior citizens (USA). She is also involved with addressing anemia in low-income/resource communities using sustainable food-based approaches while facilitating stakeholder engagement (Ghana).