Lina Begdache is an Associate Professor in the Health and Wellness Studies department at Binghamton University. Her educational backgrounds include Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics, Cell and Molecular Biology with a concentration in Neurosciences. She is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist-Scholar. Lina’s interest is nutrition at the cellular and genetic level with a special interest in the brain. Her research interest includes, dietary and lifestyle factors in relation to mental health, neurobehaviors and brain functions