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Faculty Profile

Faran Khan

Lecturer

School of Health Sciences

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Biography

Dr. Faran Khan is a distinguished clinical nutritionist and researcher with a strong academic background. His expertise spans maternal and child nutrition, clinical nutrition, fortification, policy making and public health. He has previous experience of different UN agencies (WHO, UNICEF, WFP, USAID), Professionally, Dr. Faran serves as a Lecturer at UMT and clinical Dietitian at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (placed by UMT). Dr. Faran’s research contributions are extensive, with numerous publications in reputed journals. He has presented at international conferences, including ESPGHAN and Dietitians for Global Health, earning accolades like the Young Investigator Award (Glassgow,UK) & Most Innovative Research Idea Award (Paris, France). His work includes innovative studies on vitamin D fortification, malnutrition protocols, and dietary practices.

Interest Areas

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Maternal & Child Nutrition
  • Malnutrition
  • Public Health
  • Critical Care Nutrition

Projects

  • Comparison between different feeding protocols and existing protocol for the treatment of acute malnutrition (A cluster randomized controlled clinical trial). Funded by WFP, UNICEF
  • USAID (Punjab Enabling Environment Project) supported by Livestock Department and Punjab Food Authority project entitled “Assessment of loose milk supply chain in Lahore

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
World Health Organization (Polio Eradication Program) Field Supervisor 01-11-2020 28-11-2021
University of Management & Technology Lecturer 01-06-2022 Present
Integrated Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP) Primary & Secondary Health Care Department Government of Punjab Research Associate 01-12-2018 31-12-2019
University of South Asia Lecturer 01-02-2021 31-05-2022
World Food Program Research Associate 01-12-2018 31-12-2019

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR • Evaluating the effect of vitamin D3 fortification on physicochemical and sensory properties of yogurt authCogent Food & Agriculture Journal 1.400 2024
Conference Papers (presented in International University) Assessment of Nutritional Support among Preterm Infants in Comparison ESPGHN Guidelines Dietitians for Global Health: Making a Difference 0.000 2024
Conference Papers (presented in International Association) Nutritional Assessment of School Going Children of Age 8-14 years Dietitians for Global Health: Making a Difference 0.000 2024
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Screening, assessment and evaluation of macronutrients & their components intake among cardiac patients at tertiary care hospital of Lahore IJPIHS 0.000 2024
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Comparison of practices related to mid-morning snacks among school girls of different socioeconomic status IJPIHS 0.000 2024
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Assessment of severity of iron deficiency and associated risk factors among pregnant women IJPIHS 0.000 2024
Conference Papers (presented in International University) Comparison of school going children dietary practices with my pyramid guidelines European Society of Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2.400 2019
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Association of Caffeine Intake and Stress among University Students Annals of Jinnah Sindh Medical University 0.000 2025

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
M Phil Human Nutrition University of Veterinary and Animal Science Pakistan
BS Nutrition and Dietetics University of Veterinary and Animal Science

Academic Positions

Position Start Date End Date
Lecturer 01-06-2023 Present
Examination Committee Member 02-12-2024 Present
SHS Learning Enhancement Center 13-02-2024 Present
Board of Studies (BOS) Member 02-04-2025 Present

Non-Academic Positions

Position Start Date End Date
Clinical Placement Committee Member 22-08-2022 Present

Achievements

  • Young Investigator Award (ESPGHAN) UK
  • Innovative Research Idea Award, Paris France

Professional Memberships

  • Pakistan Nutrition & Dietetic Society
  • International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND)
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