Collaborative Health Education Initiative

On February 4, 2026, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Tishk International University organized a specialized Workshop for Cancer Day in collaboration with Fit20 gym. The workshop focused on shedding light on the prevention, diagnosis, genetics, and possible treatments for cancer, as well as raising awareness about the disease.

The event brought together four distinct medical perspectives to emphasize that the fight against cancer is a collaborative effort. The workshop was structured around four core scientific areas, each presented by experts to provide a comprehensive understanding of oncology, and was moderated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Jaafaru Sani.

Workshop Sessions

Speaker Topic Key Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yaseen Mamand Galali Biochemical impact of foods and diet in reducing inflammation How medical nutrition therapy can help with side effects of chemotherapy
Dr. Negar Amir Hawezi Evolution of diagnostic tools Advanced MRI and CT imaging for precise tumor mapping to minimize damage to healthy tissue
Dr. Sami Mamand Hereditary cancer and DNA repair mechanisms Genetic testing for personalized medicine; identifying higher-risk individuals due to mutations like BRCA1/2
Dr. Jangi Shawkat Salai Newest information and possible treatments for cancer Raising awareness on preventive steps to reduce cancer development risk

Collaborative Effort

This workshop demonstrated the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in cancer education, combining expertise from:

  • Nutrition and dietetics

  • Medical imaging and diagnostics

  • Genetics and molecular biology

  • Clinical oncology

Department Commitment

The Nutrition and Dietetics Department continues to demonstrate its commitment to:

  • Public health education on cancer prevention

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and fitness professionals

  • Community awareness initiatives for better health outcomes

Keywords: Cancer Day Workshop, Nutrition and Dietetics, Fit20 Gym, Cancer Prevention, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Genetic Testing, BRCA1/2, Advanced Imaging, Oncology Awareness, TIU Applied Science, Jaafaru Sani