Rita Chikeru Owhonda is a health research and digital innovation professional with interests in digital health, chronic disease management, and data-driven healthcare. Her research contributions span digital twin technologies, AI-enabled disease prediction, and innovative approaches to improving patient outcomes.

Rita Chikeru Owhonda is a healthcare research and digital innovation professional with interests spanning digital health, chronic disease management, health technology, and data-driven healthcare improvement. She is currently associated with Diabetes UK and has an academic background from Bournemouth University.

Her research contributions include work exploring digital twin technology for diabetes prediction and management, as well as machine-learning approaches to stroke recurrence prediction. These interests reflect a focus on how emerging technologies and data can support earlier intervention, personalised care, and improved management of long-term conditions.

At CHILLI, Rita contributes perspectives across healthcare research, digital innovation, patient-centred care, and the translation of emerging technologies into practical approaches for improving health outcomes.