Dr. Iffat Elbarazi has over 25 years of extensive experience in academia, healthcare, patients’ services, community health education, and promotion. Her career spans multiple countries including Lebanon.
Australia, Saudi Arabia and culminating in her current role in the United Arab Emirates. She has been a speaker in different international, regional and local conferences and workshops. She is the author and co-author of over 100 scientific articles published in renowned international journals and has been listed
in the Stanford University and Elsevier top 2% cited Scientist for the last four consecutive years.
Her primary research interests encompass health promotion, health education, psychosocial and mental health, cancer education, prevention of chronic diseases, women’s health, and the determinants and practices of a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Iffat has garnered recognition for her exceptional contributions to research and patient support, her commitment to undergraduate teaching, and her outreach initiatives.
She boasts a robust foundation in qualitative research and behavioral change theories. Additionally, she holds the esteemed title of Fellow at the UK Faculty of Public Health and is a current member of both the Australian and Emirates Public Health Associations.