Afsaneh Koochek

Professor at Department of food studies, nutrition and dietetics

Telephone:: +46 18 471 23 13
Mobile phone:: +46 73 469 74 44
E-mail:: afsaneh.koochek@ikv.uu.se
Visiting address:: BMC
Husargatan 3
752 37 Uppsala
Postal address:: Box 560
751 22 UPPSALA

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I contribute with international experiences and documented ability to lead research, education, and collaboration. With a background in Food Science and Dietetics from Uppsala University, I have progressed from research assistant to researcher, senior lecturer, director of studies, and head of department, as well as project leader of multinational clinical studies with an extensive international network. My expertise includes clinical dietetics, geriatric nutrition and academic leadership.

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Dietetics. Clinical Studies
Geriatric Nutrition
Migration and Health
Academic Leadership

Research

My interest in research is rooted in many years of clinical practice in primary health care and in daily contact with patients, particularly older adults. During my time in primary care, I worked at health care centers in multicultural residential areas, which sparked a particular interest in older adults with migration background, their health, and dietary practices. This interest resulted in a doctoral thesis at Karolinska Institute. Following my PhD, I have had the privilege of working in both academic and industrial settings, which has provided me with a broad and in-depth understanding of my research field. Over time, my research has expanded to encompass the older population as a whole, regardless of cultural and/or ethnic background, with a specific focus on advancing the understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease in later life, that is, geriatric nutrition. By combining clinical studies with epidemiological and qualitative methods, I have sought to develop evidence-based guidelines and interventions aimed at improving nutritional status and quality of life among older adults.

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