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Yasmin Altwaijri | |
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| Alma mater | King Saud University, Tufts University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Epidemiology |
| Institutions | King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre |
| Doctoral advisor | Johanna Dwyer |
Yasmin Ahmed Almubarak Altwaijri (Arabic: ياسمين أحمد المبارك التويجري) is a Senior Scientist and the Head of Epidemiology Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[1][2] As the Head of Epidemiology Research, she studies the causes and effects of diseases and illnesses within a specific country, in her case Saudi Arabia.[3] She studies the prevalence of conditions such as obesity and mental illness in Saudi society, and is active in advocating for social and political changes to promote better health.[4]
- ^ Kaaki, Lisa (17 June 2010). "Yasmin Altwaijri: Mother, wife and scientist". Arab News. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Project Principle Investigators". Saudi National Health and Stress Survey. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Wamda". www.wamda.com. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ Zafar, Rahilla (24 December 2014). "Yasmin Altwaijri: A Saudi Scientist Tackles Mental Health and Obesity". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 15 December 2016.