Tim Spector
Epidemiologist, doctor and science writer
Tim Spector is a British epidemiologist and doctor who studies how nutrition and the gut microbiome relate to health. He is also a science writer and the author of Spoon-Fed.
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British Born 1958
About Tim Spector
Born in 1958, Tim Spector trained as a physician and built a research career in genetic epidemiology. He has been Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London and Director of the TwinsUK Registry, a large data collection on twins. Since 1992 his research has looked at the genetic basis of common diseases, and he has published more than 600 research articles. He has argued against low-fat and fad diets. He favours a plant-rich Mediterranean-style diet with plenty of fiber, a variety of plants and fermented foods, and few ultra-processed foods. Spoon-Fed is one of several books he has written for general readers.