Dr. Roshonda Jones
Scientific Advisor, PhD | Good Bacteria
Dr. Roshonda Jones is a computational microbiome researcher and bioinformatician. Her work bridges the gap between early-life nutrition, gut development, and long-term metabolic health.
Her research leverages complex data to explore how diet–microbe interactions can be used to prevent, diagnose, and treat metabolic disorders.
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Areas of Expertise
1. Computational Microbiology: Applying bioinformatics to map the complex landscapes of the human microbiome.
2. Early-Life Development: Investigating how dietary inputs shape microbial colonization during critical developmental windows.
3. Preventive Medicine: Researching the role of the microbiome in the prevention and management of metabolic disorders.
4. Metabolic Health: Exploring the relationship between diet, microbial metabolites, and systemic wellness.
Professional Background
Dr. Jones currently serves as an assistant professor in biology at North Carolina A&T State University. Previously, she completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship in preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Her career is defined by her focus on the "metabolic-diet interface." That is, she uses computational insights to understand how early-life microbial foundations influence health outcomes well into adulthood.
This distinct knowledge helps shape the formulations at Good Bacteria.
Education
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine
North Carolina A&T State University
3. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Mathematics