I am a nutrition scientist based in Helsinki, Finland, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Related Behaviour at the University of Helsinki. I am passionate about turning health data into actionable insights and contributing to improve children's health and obesity prevention through large cohort studies like Fin-HIT. My career blends academic research with hands-on clinical leadership. I have coordinated studies at Folkhälsan Research Center, led nutrition departments in hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, and contributed to a major systematic review of central obesity in children. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Maryam Rastegar

I am a nutrition scientist based in Helsinki, Finland, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Related Behaviour at the University of Helsinki. I am passionate about turning health data into actionable insights and contributing to improve children's health and obesity prevention through large cohort studies like Fin-HIT. My career blends academic research with hands-on clinical leadership. I have coordinated studies at Folkhälsan Research Center, led nutrition departments in hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, and contributed to a major systematic review of central obesity in children. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

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I am a nutrition scientist based in Helsinki, Finland, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Related Behaviour at the University of Helsinki. I am passionate about turning health data into actionable insights and contributing to improve children’s health and obesity prevention through large cohort studies like Fin-HIT.

My career blends academic research with hands-on clinical leadership. I have coordinated studies at Folkhälsan Research Center, led nutrition departments in hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, and contributed to a major systematic review of central obesity in children. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Finnish
Beginner

Work Experience

Research Coordinator at Folkhälsan Research Center
December 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Wrote an article using the Fin-HIT cohort data (9,180 Finnish children aged 9–12) to examine health behavior patterns and their association with central obesity.
Research Assistant at Folkhälsan Research Center
August 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Full-time then part-time Research Assistant; reviewer for a large-scale systematic review on the global prevalence of central obesity in children, screening nearly 4,000 abstracts under supervision of Docent Heli Viljakainen.
Head of Nutrition Department at Dr. Mir Hospital and Azadi Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
July 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Led the Nutrition Department, contributing to clinical nutrition services and team management.
Head of Nutrition Department at Dr. Emami Hospital, Shiraz, Iran
December 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Led the Nutrition Department, overseeing patient nutrition management.
Nutritionist at Professor Moharari Psychiatric Hospital, Shiraz, Iran
April 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Provided nutrition counseling and services at a psychiatric hospital.
Research Coordinator at Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
December 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Coordinate research activities and contribute to an article using Fin-HIT cohort data (9,180 Finnish children aged 9–12) to examine health behavior patterns and their association with central obesity. Responsibilities include data management and collaboration with research teams.
Research Assistant at Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
August 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Full-time Research Trainee turned part-time Research Assistant during Master’s studies; contributed to a large-scale systematic review on the global prevalence of central obesity in children, screening nearly 4,000 abstracts under supervision of Docent Heli Viljakainen, in collaboration with Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark.
Head of Nutrition Department at Dr. Mir Hospital and Azadi Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
July 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Led the Nutrition Department, overseeing clinical nutrition services and program development.
Head of Nutrition Department at Dr. Emami Hospital, Shiraz, Iran
December 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Directed nutrition services within the hospital, managed department operations and patient nutrition plans.
Nutritionist at Professor Moharari Psychiatric Hospital, Shiraz, Iran
April 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Provided nutrition counseling and dietary planning for patients within a psychiatric hospital setting; collaborated with clinical teams.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) at University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland (Human Nutrition and Related Behaviour, Study track: Human Nutrition, Thesis graded 5/5)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Nutrition Sciences at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Nutrition and Related Behaviour at University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization