Mrs. Nathalie ASMAR YAGHI
Faculty of Pharmacy
Assistant professor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext nathalie.yaghi@usj.edu.lb
Assistant professor and internship coordinator at the Nutrition Department, Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Pharmacy, since 2003. Clinical dietitian in private practice, with a long experience in the private and hospital settings. Vice-president of the Lebanese Order of Dietitians established in 2022. Collaborated with the public and private sector in development of nutrition strategies and educational campaigns: IYCF program, National Nutrition Strategy. Collaborated with MOSA on a national study on nutrition evaluation of elderly population in Lebanon. She is also a TV anchor since 2009, and spreads nutrition awareness thru a regular nutrition TV show.
Highest degree : PhD in Nutritional Sciences - Saint Joseph University of Beirut
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sciences nutritionnelles | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2023 |
| Master of Science | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon | 1998 |
| Bachelor in Science | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon | 1993 |
+ Teaching at USJ
Community Nutrition
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice-president | Lebanese Order of Dietitian | 11/06/2022 | |
| TV presenter/Anchor of nutrition and diet segment | MTV Lebanon | 09/04/2009 | |
| Clinical dietitian | Hotel Dieu de France Hospital | 01/07/1993 | 01/07/2005 |
| clinical dietitian / nutrition consultant | private practice | 01/07/1993 | 19/07/2024 |
+ Expertise field
Medecine and Health
+ Research topics
Obesity & Dietary habits, taste perception.
+ Publications and communications
- assistant professor and internship coordinator at the Nutrition Department, Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Pharmacy, since 2003.
- clinical dietitian in private practice, with a long experience in the private and hospital settings.
- Vice-president of the Lebanese Order of Dietitians established in 2022.
- Collaborated with the public and private sector in development of nutrition strategies and educational campaigns.
- Collaborated with MOSA on a national study on nutrition evaluation of elderly population in Lebanon.
- She is also a TV anchor since 2009, and spreads nutrition awareness thru a regular nutrition TV show.