Thursday 26 February 2026
07:45
Tim Spector
The critical role of the microbiome
The gut microbiome is a key to unlocking overall health. With world-leading science, Tim is leading the gut health revolution and on a mission to transform the health of millions.
Tim is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of Ferment, The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with a n OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
'No one knows more about fermenting than Tim Spector - his
insights have been life-changing for me.'
Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London, Scientific Co-Founder of Zoe
Tim is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of Ferment, The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with a n OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.