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Dr. Bushra Al-Badareen is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at Al-Balqa Applied University ? Al-Huson College. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Jordan in 2019 with a dissertation examining the metabolic and inflammatory effects of ketogenic and high-fat diets supplemented with vitamin D in a rat model of diet-induced obesity. She also holds an MSc in Nutrition from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2015) and a BSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the Hashemite University (2013). Her academic training established a strong foundation in clinical nutrition, metabolic biochemistry, diet-related disease mechanisms, and advanced research methodologies.
Dr. Al-Badareen?s research interests include clinical nutrition, lipid biochemistry, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic inflammation. Her published work spans experimental, clinical, and population-based studies, including investigations of dietary composition and insulin resistance, the metabolic impact of ketogenic diets, obesity prevalence, and burnout among healthcare professionals. She has also contributed to clinical research on glycemic control in diabetic patients and conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on psychiatric and eating-related outcomes after bariatric surgery. Her current projects involve nutrition-related risk factors for pressure ulcer development and healing in ICU patients, as well as several ongoing clinical and validation studies, including a randomized controlled trial on gluten-free diets in type 1 diabetes and culturally adapted food-frequency questionnaire tools for the Saudi population.
With extensive teaching experience in medical nutrition therapy, human nutrition, food technology, nutrition assessment, epidemiology, and clinical rotations, Dr. Al-Badareen has instructed students at both Northern Border University and Al-Balqaa Applied University. Her professional background also includes service as a clinical nutritionist at multiple hospitals and health centers. She is proficient in SAS, SPSS, ESHA Food Processor, and Microsoft Office, and is trained at a professional level in the HACCP system. Her academic and clinical contributions reflect a commitment to improving metabolic health, advancing evidence-based nutrition practice, and enhancing the quality of patient care.
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My research focuses on clinical nutrition with a particular emphasis on lipid biochemistry, diabetes, obesity, and their metabolic and inflammatory determinants. Over the past several years, I have investigated how dietary composition influences body weight regulation, insulin resistance, and inflammatory biomarkers across both human and animal models. My work also explores the nutritional and biochemical predictors of disease outcomes in critically ill patients?such as serum-based indicators of malnutrition, dehydration, anemia, and inflammation?and their role in pressure ulcer development and healing. In parallel, I am engaged in population-based studies examining obesity prevalence, burnout among healthcare professionals, and the metabolic effects of specialized diets, including ketogenic and gluten-free interventions in diabetic populations. I am currently expanding my research toward developing and validating culturally specific dietary assessment tools, such as food-frequency questionnaires for general nutrients and caffeine intake, as well as exploring lifestyle factors such as chronotype and sleep quality. Collectively, my research aims to advance evidence-based nutritional strategies that improve metabolic health, clinical outcomes, and quality of life across diverse populations.
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