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Author
Biomedical researcher and the founder of FoundMyFitness. She also works as an associate scientist and serves on the board of the Fatty Acid Research Institute.
Education and training
| Credential | Institution |
|---|---|
| BS, Biochemistry / Chemistry | The University of California, San Diego |
| PhD, Biomedical Science | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
| Postdoctoral fellowship, Nutritional Biochemistry | Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, where she worked under Dr. Bruce Ames |
| Aging research | Salk Institute for Biological Studies |
Research areas
Her research covers mitochondrial metabolism, apoptosis, and cancer biology; micronutrient status, including vitamin D and omega-3/DHA; nutrigenomics; hormesis via sauna, cold exposure, and phytochemicals; aging and neurodegeneration; and how nutrition affects brain function.
Graduate work
She discovered that MCL-1, a protein required for cell survival, is present in two distinct mitochondrial locations with different functions, linking its anti-apoptotic activity to a new role in mitochondrial respiration and the maintenance of mitochondrial structure.
Postdoctoral work
Studying how micronutrients affect metabolism and inflammation, the role of vitamin D in brain function, and insulin signaling in protein misfolding tied to neurodegenerative conditions.
Selected publications
- The role of MCL-1 in mitochondrial architecture and cancer biology Nature Cell Biology (2012); review in Trends in Cell Biology
- The vitamin D hormone controls the synthesis of serotonin FASEB Journal two-part series (2014-2015)
- How phosphatidylcholine-DHA works to prevent Alzheimer's disease FASEB Journal
- Proteotoxicity and aging, Science
- Additional work in Blood and Molecular and Cellular Biology
Media and platform
Via FoundMyFitness, which comprises a website, a podcast started in 2015, and a YouTube channel, she teaches millions about evidence-based topics in nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. She also hosts The Aliquot, a premium podcast for members featuring monthly live Q&A sessions.