Specialist Dietitian

Biography

Specialist Dietitian Tuğçe Aydın graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Near East University in 2014.

During her undergraduate education, she completed clinical internships at Near East University Hospital and Ufuk University Dr. Rıdvan Ege Hospital, gaining experience in Cardiology, Oncology, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology. She also completed a Food Service Management internship at Bilintur Catering and participated in clinical studies on enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy in the intensive care unit.

She currently provides individualized nutritional assessment and medical nutrition therapy at Private YeniMed Medical Center, Ankara, Türkiye.

Education

2015–2017
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nutrition and Dietetics
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Near East University, Institute of Health Sciences

2010–2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nutrition and Dietetics
Near East University

Academic Experience

During her master's studies, Ms. Aydın worked as a part-time Research Assistant, contributing to educational activities related to primary healthcare services and participating in scientific research in the field of nutrition.

Between 2017 and 2019, she received advanced training and participated in research projects focusing on cancer nutrition and clinical nutrition, while attending numerous national scientific meetings, seminars, and professional congresses.

Areas of Special Interest

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Weight Management and Obesity
• Cancer Nutrition
• Adolescent Nutrition
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Clinical Nutrition
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Cardiac Nutrition
• Gastrointestinal Diseases and Nutrition
• Gut Microbiota
• Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) Nutrition Support
• Nutrition in Intensive Care
• Food Service Systems
• Healthy Lifestyle and Preventive Nutrition

Professional Development & Certifications

Has participated in numerous professional training programs, scientific congresses, and certification courses in:

• Cancer Nutrition
• Obesity Management
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Cardiology Nutrition
• Gut Microbiota
• Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
• Clinical Dietetics
• Community and Institutional Nutrition

Specialist Dietitian Tuğçe Aydın develops evidence-based, personalized nutrition programs to support disease prevention, treatment, and long-term healthy living.