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Epidemiologist & microbiome expert

Tim Spector

Explore the science of gut health and the power of personalised nutrition at your next event with Tim Spector, Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London and scientific co-founder of ZOE. His research on how individual biology drives performance has reached millions through five bestselling books and two Netflix documentaries.

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Tim Spector

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  • Scientific co-founder of gut health science company ZOE
  • Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London
  • Top 100 most cited scientists globally and bestselling author
Tim Spector is a Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London whose research is reshaping how the world understands food, gut health, and personalised nutrition. He is the scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company behind the world's largest nutrition study. Tim has published more than 900 research papers and ranks among the top 100 most cited scientists globally. His five books, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Spoon-Fed and Food for Life, have reached readers around the world. His Netflix appearances and Channel 4 documentary What Not to Eat have made complex science accessible to millions. Tim's research directly challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to diet advice. Through the ZOE PREDICT programme, conducted alongside teams from Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, he has demonstrated that individual biological responses to food vary far more than conventional guidance acknowledges. His work on the Covid Symptom Study app, used by over four million people, earned him an OBE and proved that large-scale citizen science can generate real public health impact. Audiences leave Tim's sessions with a clearer understanding of why standard dietary guidelines often fail individuals, how gut microbiome diversity connects to long-term health outcomes, and what practical, evidence-based steps they can take to improve their own diet.

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Tim's research conducted alongside Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford has reached millions through the world's largest nutrition study, two Netflix documentaries, and a health app used by hundreds of thousands. With over 900 published studies and a top-100 global citation ranking, his work on gut health and personalised nutrition carries genuine academic weight that translates directly into audience trust.

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Tim Spector specialises in discussing gut health, personalised nutrition, epidemiology and more.
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Tim Spector OBE communicates complex scientific ideas clearly and engagingly, making nutrition and health accessible. His presentations are insightful, impactful, and resonate with diverse audiences, fostering understanding and interest.
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Yes, Tim Spector offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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