I am Saba Jalali, a PhD candidate in Human Nutrition at the University of British Columbia, supervised by Dr. Mahsa Jessri. My research focuses on diet quality, chronic disease prevention, and population health, with an emphasis on dietary patterns and adherence to the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide. In parallel, I am developing predictive dietary patterns using machine-learning techniques to inform personalized guidance and population-level risk assessment. I am passionate about translating nutrition research into actionable strategies for healthier aging.