Research at PHHI addresses the role food crops play in disease prevention and treatment. The PhytoMedicine program explores evidence-based studies that cite disease and phytochemical interaction relevant to a disease state. Fruits and vegetables have been shown to contain compounds that affect health and wellness both by providing nutritional components as well as enhancing the body’s ability to defend itself against chronic disease. The goal of our PhytoMedicine program is to provide healthcare providers with tools that can help improve their patients’ health outcomes.

Meet Cheri Granillo

Cheri Granillo is responsible for developing and disseminating programs related to research affecting health and wellness and the Plants for Human Health Institute. Her particular interests include prevention and disease mitigation through diet change and maintenance. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a Primary Care medical provider in underserved communities.

At PHHI, she works with faculty and Extension to bring research-based information to healthcare providers. A key program effort is the PhytoRx, a produce prescription initiative. She also assist with clinical trial coordination and PHHI and offers community outreach to the general public.

Cheri is an alumna of NC State University, where she earned her BS in Biology with a Nutrition concentration and a BA in Spanish Language and Literature. She received her BSN and MSN at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing beginning her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In 2023 she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from UNC Charlotte.

Work with Dr. Cheri Granillo to promote PhytoMedicine, the health benefits of plant compounds, throughout North Carolina. Contact her to start a conversation.