Ala'a Al-Bakhiet

Prof. Ala'a Al-Bakhiet

Nutrition and Food Processing, Al Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan
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Biography

My research and academic interests lie in the field of nutrition science, with a focus on understanding the complex relationships between diet and human health. I am particularly interested in human nutrition, exploring how macronutrient and micronutrient intake influence metabolic functions and overall well-being. A key area of my research is nutrition and inflammation, investigating how dietary components modulate inflammatory pathways and their role in chronic diseases. This extends to diet therapy, where I examine the use of tailored nutritional interventions to manage and prevent conditions like cancer, obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. I am also passionate about functional foods, exploring bioactive compounds in foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, particularly their role in disease prevention. Additionally, my research focuses on nutrition and cancer, particularly investigating the dietary factors that contribute to cancer risk and the potential of nutrition in cancer therapy. Overall, my work integrates these areas to develop evidence-based dietary strategies for improving health and preventing disease

Affiliations

Al Balqa’ Applied University

Salt, Jordan

Nutrition and Food Processing

Honors and Awards

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Full Scholarship

Al Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan

PhD full sholarship

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Natural Products in Cancer Prevention and Therapy

Phytochemical Society of Europe, Naples, Campania, Italy

First prize for oral presentation of Cruciferous vegetables and acylcarnitines: modulation of inflammatory mediators in prostate cancer. Naples, Italy

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Student Science Showcase

Quadram Institute, Norwich, UK

Top five PhD students

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

Al Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan

07 Sep 2014 - present

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

Quadram Institute, Norwich, UK

27 Sep 2010 - 30 Aug 2014

University Lecturer

Al Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan

04 Feb 2008 - 23 Sep 2010

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

02 Oct 2005 - 30 Jun 2007

Undergraduate Student

University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

23 Sep 2001 - 30 Jun 2005