Dr. Anfal Al-Dalaeen | Brain Heat | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Anfal Al-Dalaeen, Applied Science Private University, Jordan
Dr. Anfal Moafaq AL-Dalaeen is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at Applied Science Private University, Jordan. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of Jordan, where her research focused on the impact of dietary obesity reversibility on hippocampal function, cytoskeletal proteins, and synaptic plasticity in adolescent mice. Her research interests span obesity, diabetes, and cognitive impairments. Dr. AL-Dalaeen also earned an MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of Jordan and a BSc in Nutrition and Food Technology from Mutβah University. With extensive teaching experience, she has instructed courses in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Clinical Nutrition, Biochemistry, and Community Nutrition. Additionally, she has worked as a Research Assistant, gaining expertise in oxidative stress measurement, cell culture, and advanced laboratory techniques such as western blot and immunofluorescence. Her work contributes significantly to understanding the nutritional factors affecting metabolic and cognitive health.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. Anfal Moafaq AL-Dalaeen is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her extensive contributions to clinical nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and cognitive impairments. Her research has had a significant impact on understanding the dietary factors influencing brain function, metabolic disorders, and public health.
π Education
- Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (2017 β 2021) π§ͺπ₯¦
- Institution: The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Thesis: The Effect of Dietary Obesity Reversibility on Hippocampal Function, Cytoskeletal Proteins, and Synaptic Plasticity and Their Contribution to Subsequent Recognition Memory Impairment in Adolescent C57BL/6 Mice.
- M.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (2013 β 2016) π₯π¬
- Institution: The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Thesis: The Relationship between Certain Antioxidant Enzymes Activity, Oxidative Stress, Serum Levels of Lipid, and Physical Activity in A Group of Obese Jordanian Children Aged 10 -15 Years Old.
- B.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Technology (2009 β 2013) ππ
- Institution: Mutβah University, Al-Karak, Jordan
πΌ Work Experience
- Assistant Professor β Applied Science Private University (2021 β Present) ππ
- Teaching courses including Medical Nutritional Therapy, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Science, Weight Control & Management, and more.
- Supervised Training in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and Seminar in Clinical Nutrition.
- Research Assistant β University of Jordan (2 years) π§«π¬
- Conducted lab-based research, including oxidative stress measurement, cell culture, Western blot, and immunofluorescence.
- Expertise in data analysis, spreadsheets, and database tools for research.
π Achievements & Honors
- ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4739-8373 π
- Extensive research in obesity, diabetes, and cognitive impairments π§ π©Έ
- Experience in clinical nutrition, metabolic health, and nutritional biochemistry π₯Όπ
- Contributor to academia through national and international research ππ