Background
Osilesi, Odutola was born on January 18, 1948 in Sagamu-Remo, Nigeria. Arrived in United States, 1970. Son of Ezekiel Taiku and Christiana (Oyebowale) Osilesi.
Osilesi, Odutola was born on January 18, 1948 in Sagamu-Remo, Nigeria. Arrived in United States, 1970. Son of Ezekiel Taiku and Christiana (Oyebowale) Osilesi.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Howard University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition & Food, Howard University, 1981.
Laboratory analyst Nigerian Breweries Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria, 1967—1968. Research assistant chief medical examiners office District of Columbia General Hospital, 1977—1978. Research associate Human Nutrition Institute, Agricultural Research Service, Department Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland, 1979—1981.
Research & graduate assistant Howard University, Washington, 1975—1979. Assistant professor home economics, research project leader Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi, since 1981. Consultant nutrition to health center.
Adviser on nutrition to low income groups, Mississippi, since 1981.
Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences, Mississippi Home Economics Association, American Home Economics Association, Society Nutrition Education, Am Institute Nutrition, Rotary.
Married Elizabeth Olugbenga Awoseyi, June 14, 1973. Children: Oluyemisi, Olusola, Ayodele, Omotunde.