Robert Lustig is a world-renowned American pediatric endocrinologist, known for his international authority on obesity, diabetes, nutrition and neuroscience. As the Professor emeritus of paediatrics in the division of endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), he specialises in neuroendocrinology and childhood obesity. Robert prides himself on being a leader in the global 'anti-sugar' and 'real food' movements to improve global health and reduce avoidable health implications. Gaining public attention in 2009, his lecture 'Sugar: The Bitter Truth' has garnered over 25 million YouTube views, showcasing the vast impact of his keynote speeches and his ability to translate complex messages to audiences across the globe.
After earning a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976, followed by an M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980, Robert completed a pediatric residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital and a clinical fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at UCSF. Joining Rockefeller University, Robert served as a post-doctoral fellow and research associate in neuroendocrinology for six years, developing his knowledge and passion. Before returning to UCSF in 2001, he gained experience as a faculty member at the University of Tennessee, Memphis and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additionally, he joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis to further explore the implications of childhood obesity. Continuing his professional studies, Robert completed a Master of Studies in Law from UC Hastings College of the Law in 2013.
Alongside his faculty work, he is the co-founder of the not-for-profit Institute for Responsible Nutrition and the Director of UCSF's WATCH programme, Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health. Robert formerly served as the Chair of the obesity task force of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, along with sitting on the steering committee of the International Endocrine Alliance to Combat Obesity, showcasing his commitment to bettering the health of society. With a passion for spreading awareness, he authored 'Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease' in 2013, followed by publishing 'The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains'. Due to the mass success of his book, he went on to create 'The Fat Chance Cookbook' with over 100 recipes to help readers reduce sugar intake and lose weight.
As a keynote speaker, Robert combines scientific rigour with engaging storytelling to help audiences understand how nutrition, metabolism and public policy intersect to influence individual and societal health. His dedication to developing world health has led him to author more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, showcasing his drive for research. Robert's rare ability to make complex science both accessible and engaging has captivated millions worldwide through speeches, lectures and online content, ensuring his audiences leave not only informed, but empowered to rethink their approach to health and wellbeing.
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Books
Fat Chance: The Hidden Truth About Sugar, Obesity and Disease
Metabolical: The Truth About Processed Food and How It Poisons People and the Planet
The Fat Chance Cookbook: More Than 100 Recipes Ready in Under 30 Minutes to Help You Lose the Sugar and the Weight
Robert Lustig's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Growing Up With Obesity
- Clinician Confidential: How Industry Hacked the Health Professions, and How to Unhack Them
- Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity & Disease
- 2021 – Published Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition and Modern Medicine
- 2018 – Published The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains
- 2017 – Co-founded the Institute for Responsible Nutrition
- 2013 – Published Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease
- 2013 – Completed a Master of Studies in Law at UC Hastings College of the Law
- 2010 – Edited Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and Prenatal Influences on the Offspring
- 2009 – His lecture Sugar: The Bitter Truth became one of the most influential nutrition talks online, later surpassing 25 million views
- 2001 – Appointed Professor of Paediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at UCSF
- 2001 – Became Director of UCSF's WATCH Programme (Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health)
- 1990s – Served as faculty member at the University of Tennessee, Memphis and the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1990s – Conducted research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- 1984 – Completed fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at UCSF
- 1984 – Joined Rockefeller University as a postdoctoral fellow and research associate in neuroendocrinology
- 1983 – Completed paediatric residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital
- 1980 – Earned Doctor of Medicine from Cornell University Medical College
- 1976 – Graduated from MIT with a bachelor's degree
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