Franziska Almer

Franziska Almer serves as a Lecturer in Nutritional Counseling and Dietetics at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of Health Sciences, while concurrently operating as a Nutrition Consultant for JoNCo Ernährungsberatung GmbH since 2019. Her professional profile integrates 13+ years of clinical nutrition expertise with specialized focus in nephrology since 2009, having previously provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nutritional care at Cantonal Hospital Winterthur from 2006-2019.

Her academic credentials demonstrate targeted specialization:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Consulting with SVDE certification
• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in eDidactics for digital teaching methodologies

Almer's professional focus centers on renal nutrition, with particular emphasis on evidence-based nutritional management for dialysis patients. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic instruction through active participation in the Swiss Association of Nephrologists (SVDE), where she develops continuing education programs and presents on nephrology nutrition topics. This dual-track career demonstrates consistent progression from hospital-based clinical practice to specialized private consultation and academic instruction.

Regarding professional recognition, no specific scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available sources. Her academic contributions manifest through student supervision during practical modules (2008-2015) and current lecturing activities, though active research grants aren't referenced in public materials.

As a dedicated educator and practitioner, Almer maintains active engagement in both clinical application and knowledge dissemination, with no indication of laboratory-based research activities in her current professional configuration.