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)