Mireille HARMOUCHE KARAKI

Faculté de pharmacie – Maître de conférences

+961 (1) 421 000 mireille.harmouche@usj.edu.lb

Enseignant Profile

I’m an Assistant Professor in Nutrition at Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), holding a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from USJ, a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from McGill University, and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Food Technology from the American University of Beirut (AUB). With 20 years of clinical experience in dietetics, I’ve also had the opportunity to appear on TV, offering practical advice to a wide audience. I’ve taught at various universities, including AUB and USEK (Holy Spirit University of Kaslik), and I am currently dedicated to educating students in nutrition while advancing my research which focuses on the impact of environmental pollutants on human health, preventive nutrition, and physical activity. I am particularly interested in the connections between diet, environmental factors, and chronic diseases, while exploring practical solutions to improve public health through nutrition and education.


Education

Diplôme Université Pays Année
PhD in Nutritional Sciences Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2017
Master in Human Nutrition Mcgill University Canada 2004
Bachelor of Science- Nutrition and Dietetics American University of Beirut (AUB) Lebanon 2001

Teaching at USJ

University teaching outside USJ

University teaching outside USJ Pays Institution Start date End date
Instructor Lebanon Université Saint-Esprit- Kaslik (USEK) 01/09/2005 30/06/2009
Instructor Lebanon American University of Beirut (AUB) 01/09/2004 30/06/2005

Professional experience outside USJ

Professional experience Organisation Start date End date
Head Dietitian Center of Obesity and Weight Control 01/03/2005 31/12/2019

Areas of expertise

Enseignant Discipline
Medecine and Health

Research themes

Publications and communications

Useful links

Awards and distinctions

Enseignant Prix Dist
"Certificate of Reviewing".