Personal Information

 Assistant Professor

Department of Food and Nutrition

Faculty of Human Sciences and design

Contact Information

Phone: 6400000 Ext. 64969

Email: eshatwan@kau.edu.sa

Israa Mohammed Ali Shatwan

 Assistant Professor

Profile

Education

  • 2008

    Bachelor degree from Food and NutritionHome econmic Facutly, King Abdul Aziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2012

    Master degree from Food and NutritionHome Economic, King Abdulaziz University, , المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2018

    Doctorate degree from Food and Nutritional science School of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Food and Nutritional science , University of Reading, ريدنج, بريطانيا

Employment

  • 2009-2013

    Teacher Assistant, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2013-2018

    Lecturer , King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2018-حاليا

    Professor assistant, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

Dr Shatwan main research interest include investigation of the impact of macronutrients and dietary pattern on chronic diseases, also, investigate in effect of gene-diet interaction (nutrigenetic field) on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases related traits. Of particular interest is the impact of dietary fats, carbohydrates and protein on BMI, insulin resistance, lipid profile, and vascular function in Saudi population. Finding from nutrigenetic and nutrigenomics studies will help to develop personalized approach.  

Scientific interests

Courses

Nutrition Counseling 425 FNU
Advanced nutrition -2 423 FNU
Training in field 429 FNU

Areas of expertise

Teacher Assistant Food and Nutrition Department,Home Economic faculty, King Abdulaziz University