WSFSN-2024

Dr Thurayya SulaimanAlbuloshi is the Head of Nutrition at the Palliative Care Center under the Ministry of Health in Kuwait. She has held this leadership position since 2013 and has significantly influenced the field of nutritional care within the country. She obtained her Master's and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading, UK, where she specialised in this field within the School of Chemistry, Food, and Pharmacy. Dr Albuloshi's research contributions are substantial, with numerous published studies on medical nutrition therapy aimed at reducing disease risks. Her research interests include geriatric nutrition, vitamin D, vitamin D supplements, and depressive symptoms. She focuses on research that examines the prevention and management of vitamin D deficiency among older adults, exploring factors associated with low vitamin D status, and the relationship between depressive symptoms. Her work has been instrumental in developing nutritional strategies that protect against vitamin D deficiency in older adults and depressive symptoms, improving overall health outcomes. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Albuloshi is recognised as the first senior clinical geriatric dietitian in Kuwait. Her extensive background includes both inpatient and outpatient nutritional care, with specialised expertise in areas such as oncology and geriatrics. She has played a pivotal role in training healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, on essential techniques such as tube feeding and the assessment of depressive symptoms and cognitive function in older adults. Her work focuses on improving food management practices, increasing health and nutrition awareness, and combating malnutrition-related diseases, all aimed at enhancing lifestyles and reducing mortality rates.