Robert H. Lustig M.D. and M.S.L Professor at The University of California, San Francisco

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Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Emeritus Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. A neuroendocrinologist specializing in obesity, diabetes, metabolism, and nutrition, he is a leading voice in the movement to reduce dietary sugar and improve metabolic health. Since retiring from clinical practice, Dr. Lustig has focused on improving the food system to reduce human suffering and environmental harm, promoting a shared vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, and support the brain. He is the author of "Fat Chance", "The Hacking of the American Mind", and "Metabolical", Co‑Founder and Chief Science Officer of the nonprofit Eat REAL, a member of the American Dental Association’s Nutrition Task Force, and Chief Medical Officer of Biolumen, SnapRecall, and Perfact.