Ms. Samreen Latif, Lecturer
PhD. Scholar Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Clinical Nutrition

PhD Human nutrition and Dietetics From UMT, Lahore (Continued)

2021- MS food, Nutrition and Dietetics from Nur International University, Lahore

2019-B.Sc. (Hons.) Nutrition (Revised Scheme) from Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry

Ms. Samreen Latif Joined NIU in October 2021 as a demonstrator in department of Clinical Nutrition. Her commitment and proficiency in her role led to her promotion to the position of lecturer in 2022. She has completed her MS in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from Nur International University. She showed her interest impactfully in nutrition clinical settings and working dynamically in the same area since last three years. Before joining NIU, Ms. Samreen served as a lecturer at Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College in Lahore. Currently, Ms. Samreen is furthering her academic pursuits as a Ph.D. scholar in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, showcasing her ongoing commitment to expanding her knowledge and expertise in the field.

  1. Latif,, Naz, S., Ashraf, S., & Ahmed Jafri, S. (2022). Junk food consumption in relation to menstrual abnormalities among adolescent girls: A comparative cross sectional study. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 38(8). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.8.617
  2. Waheed, W., Latif, S., Tahir, A., Ahmed, A., Imran, A., & Islam, F. (2024). Revolutionizing Food: The Latest Frontiers in Food Science and Technology. In S. Mehta, F. Islam, & A. Imran (Eds.), Innovations in Engineering and Food Science (pp. 133-150). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0819-6.ch006
  1. Sidra Ajma , Zainab Akbar, Saima Naz, Samreen Latif. “Prevalence and Awareness of Nutritional Supplements usage among Lactating Mothers.” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  2. Elishba Irshad, Wisha Waheed, Saima Naz, Samreen Latif. “Assessment of Total Water Intake Among Breastfeeding Women of Lahore.” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  3. Fatima Tariq, Saima Naz and Samreen Latif. “Evaluating the effect of dietary intake during third trimester on newborn infants weight: A multi-centered study”. 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  4. Fizza Saeed, Wisha Waheed and Samreen Latif. “Association of prolonged screen time with the eating habits of children of 6-11 years.” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  5. Wisha Waheed, Shazia Ashraf, Laraib Sheikh and Samreen Latif. “Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Relation to Diet and Physical Activity Among University Students” “International Conference and Expo’’ with the theme “Recent Trends in Clinical Nutrition & Food Sciences” held on February 24-25, 2023 organized by University of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan
  6. Tahir Zahoor, Shazia Zahra, Saima Naz, Samreen Latif, Hamza Jan, Laraib Sheikh. Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) and Implications for zero hunger and food security: Role of Academia and Industry. 32nd Conference of Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technology, 2023.
  • Participated in 1st International Medical Education Conference 2018
  • Participated in 3D Nutritional Counselling Workshop
  • Pre-conference workshop on nutritional assessment and screening by UHS
  • Attended 10th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Nutritional Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia” (26th April 2018)
  • Attended 9th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Subjective Global Assessment” (12th January 2018)
  • Attended PHEC’s Three-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) being held on August 22-26, 2023 at Institute of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of the Punjab Lahore.
  • Attended PCW-National Title Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition held at Ripha International University (6-8 Oct, 2023)
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
BNS 222 Principals of Nutritional Assessment 3(2-1)
BNS-311 Clinical Nutrition I 3(2-1)
BNS-321 Clinical Nutrition II 3(2-1)
BSNS 405 Nutritional Practices in Critical Care 3(2-1)
BSNS 407 Nutritional Immunology 3(3-0)