Associate Professor
Sports University of Tirana, Albania
Vjollca Shpata, Associate Professor, PhD, MD
Associate Professor Vjollca Shpata is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Sports University of Tirana, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences. She has profound expertise in clinical nutrition, intensive care, obesity, and weight management. For over 20 years, she has been actively involved in academia, delivering lectures and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in nutrition fundamentals and clinical nutrition. Currently, she serves as a lecturer for the "Nutrition in Physical Performance and Sports" course, part of the professional Master’s program in Rehabilitation in Sports. Her research endeavours in clinical nutrition and malnutrition are extensive and impactful. She has conducted numerous studies that address critical aspects of nutrition, which have been presented at both national and international scientific congresses. Furthermore, her work has been published in reputable scientific journals, contributing to the global body of knowledge in nutrition science. Her dedication to research and education reflects her commitment to advancing the understanding and application of nutrition in various domains.