Tim Spector OBE is a British Epidemiologist and Science Writer who is renowned for his work on the Covid-19 response. As a leading figure in the healthcare industry, Tim has focused on how microbiome and nutrition can determine our health and longevity. As a medically qualified Professor of Epidemiology and the current Director of the TwinsUK registry at Kings College, Tim is greatly knowledgeable and is now looking to share his experiences with a wider audience.
Beginning his career training in medicine, Tim secured the role of Consultant Rheumatologist before deciding to focus his career researching the genetic factors in health and disease. As an Epidemiologist, he developed his knowledge to inevitably become the Director of the TwinsUK registry at Kings College London which allowed him to enrol 15,000 sets of twins to conduct his research. In June 2020, he was able to focus his existing study on the effects Covid-19 was having on the twins and is admired for the effective research he completed throughout this period.
Educating a large audience, Tim released ‘The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat’ in 2015 to explain how our diet and microbiome affect our health throughout our lifetime. Throughout Covid, Tim worked closely with the company he co-founds, ZOE, to create an app to introduce into his TwinsUK study to record symptoms they were experiencing, which has now gained more than 4 million users to date. In 2020, he was appointed an OBE for his services to the Covid-19 response.
Tim Spector OBE inspires many throughout the healthcare industry due to his dedication and drives towards his studies. As an expert in his field, he has formerly spoken for WIRED Health, The Royal Institution, and the Centre for Personalised Medicine Oxford. When looking for an experienced speaker who focuses on science, health, and nutrition topics, look no further than Tim Spector.
