About Tim
Professor Tim Spector is a medically qualified Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London and Head of the Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology. He founded the TwinsUK Registry in 1992 and leads the ZOE health study, which operates the world's largest citizen science app for in-depth nutrition research. His work focuses on the gut microbiome and personalised nutrition. He has published over 900 scientific research papers and is ranked in the top 100 most cited scientists globally.
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- Genetic epidemiology research
- Microbiome and gut health research
- Founding the TwinsUK Registry
- Leading the ZOE health study and citizen science projects
- Authoring books on nutrition and genetics
- COVID-19 research and the Covid Symptom Study app
- Media appearances on nutrition and health topics
- British Epidemiologist
- Medical Doctor
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