Dr. Lucia Aronica is a Stanford University Lecturer and leading expert in epigenetics and personalized nutrition with over 17 years of research experience. Her work has been featured on Netflix, TEDx, and in prestigious scientific journals.
At Stanford, she developed professional courses in nutritional epigenetics and the biology of longevity. Her groundbreaking research explores how dietary patterns influence gene expression and aging pathways, with particular focus on how food-derived compounds modify epigenetic marks to promote health and prevent disease.
Drawing from her Italian heritage, Dr. Aronica uniquely advocates for pleasure as a compass for health, demonstrating how cultural food traditions combined with scientific innovation can optimize genetic expression. Her approach blends rigorous scientific methodology with practical applications, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies from lab to kitchen. Through her teaching, research, and public outreach, Dr. Aronica is advancing our understanding of how lifestyle factors can help us outlive our DNA and rediscover the joy of healthy living through small, sustainable daily actions.
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