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Hossein Rafiei, PhD, RD, ACSM-CPT

Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics


Education

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, British Columbia Cancer Research Agency (Canada)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of British Columbia (Canada)
  • Ph.D. in Nutrition, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
  • M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences (Iran)
  • B.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

Research Interests

  • Nutritional intervention and exercise (HIIT, SIT) in prevention/management of metabolic diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease)
  • Combined effect of nutrition and exercise in reducing insulin resistance and improving postprandial metabolism (glycemic control, lipid profile, oxidative stress and inflammation)
  • Functional foods and dietary polyphenols in improving metabolism
  • Exploring molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases (with focus on inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and mitochondrial function and biogenesis)
  • Nutrition and physical performance

Publications and Media Placements


Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Saskatchewan College of Dietitians (Canada)