Academic Background

I have a PhD in biochemistry and nutrition sciences and more than 20 years of experience in cancer research. As a biochemist, I was specialized in cellular and molecular biology, with a focus on the effects of nutrition on cancer processes and metabolic diseases.
Today, after having completed a degree in nutritional sciences at the University of Potsdam, I work as nutritional counsellor for prevention and treatment. 

My focus areas include:
• Individuals with metabolic disorders (such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.)
• Nutritional guidance for cancer patients (e.g. undergoing radiation or chemotherapy)
• General preventive lifestyle changes.
• Group classes for weight loss and preventing metabolic diseases.

I am recognized in Germany by the VFED (Verband für Ernährung und Diätetik e.V.), and work with statutory and private health insurances.

Academic Education

2023-2024 Potsdam University, Institute of Nutritional Science, Potsdam, Germany, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nutritional Sciences
2006-2012 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Pharmacology Department, Bethesda, MD, USA; Senior Research Associate: Developed preventive medication against radiation-induced lung injury. 

2001-2006 NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA; Researched human bone cancer models, and trained as Principles and Practice of Clinical Trials (CRA)

1997-2001 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel, PhD in Biochemistry: Researched the role of short chain fatty acids and chemokines and their effect on human colon metastasis.

1994-1996 Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel, Master of Medical Science (M.Med.Sc.) in Clinical Biochemistry
1991-1994 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology and Molecular Biology

Memberships

DGE, German Nutrition Society
VFED, Association for Nutrition and Dietetics in Germany

ATID, The Israeli Diatetic Association