She has completed her PhD in Nursing Sciences from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American University of Beirut. She has started her academic career in 2004 as a Research Assistant and became an Associate Professor in 2016. She has also build a clinical career as a Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse for four years before becoming a Quality Nurse Manager ensuring Joint Commission Accreditation and Magnet Designation. She is currently interested in clinical research areas and interdisciplinary work. Her research emphasizes on chronic diseases prevention and management and patient self-management.