Mariam Gaafer Omer Gilany

Mariam Gaafer Omer Gilany

Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist

Experience: 10 Years

Nationality: Sudanese

Languages: English and Arabic

Biography

Mariam Gaafer Omer Gilany is a Clinical Dietitian with over 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition, therapeutic diet planning, and nutrition management for children and adults. She currently serves as the Head of the Nutrition Department at Al Ain Centre for Training and Rehabilitation. Her work focuses on individualized nutrition care, especially for children with special needs including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and developmental conditions. She is actively involved in nutrition education, family counselling, and developing specialized diet programs to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Educational Background

Medical School and Graduation Year:

Master degree of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor degree of Health Science in Dietetics

Additional Certifications and Courses:

  • HACCP Food Safety Certification
  • Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy Training
  • Paediatric Nutrition and Special Needs Nutrition Training

Awards and Honors:

Recognition for Excellence in Clinical Nutrition Services and Community Nutrition Education

Specializations and Areas of Expertise

Specific Medical Fields :

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Paediatric Nutrition
  • Nutrition for Autism and Developmental Disorders
  • Weight Management and Obesity Programs
  • Therapeutic Diet Planning

Procedures :

  • Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
  • Individualized Diet Planning
  • Nutrition Programs for Children with Autism and Special Needs
  • Weight Management and Obesity Counselling
  • Therapeutic Diets for Chronic Diseases
  • Family Nutrition Education and Counselling
  • Food Allergy and Intolerance Nutrition Plans

Expertise:

May specialize in a particular area of clinical nutrition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, paediatrics nutrition, weight management, kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, geriatric nutrition, hepatobiliary disease, pulmonary disease, Sport nutrition, eating disorder, food allergies and nutrition support