Lina Begdache, PhD, RDN, CDN, CNS-S, FAND
Associate Professor
Health and Wellness Studies
Background
Lina Begdache is an associate professor in the Health and Wellness Studies Division of Binghamton’s Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She has a background in nutrition sciences and dietetics, as well as cell and molecular biology, with a concentration in neurosciences.
She is a registered dietitian-nutritionist and a certified nutrition specialist-scholar; a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society.
Begdache’s research interest is nutrition at the cellular and genetic level, with a special interest in the brain. Her research projects include the impact of nutrition and lifestyle factors on neurobehaviors, mood and mental health.
Education
- BS, American University of Beirut
- MS, SUNY Buffalo
- PhD, Binghamton University
Research Interests
- Nutritional neuroscience
- Diet, sleep, exercise, substance abuse and mental distress
- Customization of diet and lifestyle factors to optimize mental wellbeing
- Gender and different age-groups based on brain maturity
Awards
- 2019, Best professor-voted by Binghamton University senior’s class
- 2018, Career Champion- Fleishman Center, Binghamton University
- 2018, Outstanding reviewer- Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- 2018, Certificate of Appreciation- NYS Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- 2015, Engaged Faculty Fellow for Teaching Excellence
- 2014, Outstanding Dietetic Student-NY State Dietetic Association
- 2014, Recognition Award-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
