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Dr. Edward Walker is a scientist and lecturer, who believes that developing a healthy relationship with food is key for long-term wellness.

History

He completed his PhD at the University of Auckland on the antioxidant effects of berry fruits, and has continued to research how dietary plant compounds can improve health and wellness.

He works at The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, undertaking commercially focused research of nutraceutical products for human health applications, with a focus on clinical validation of lab-based results. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Auckland on the topic of nutraceuticals and functional foods.

How he came to Calocurb

Over the last 15 years Edward’s primary research focus has been the investigation of plant-based, appetite suppressants that reduce hunger and support healthy food choices. This work led to the development of Amarasate, a novel NZ hops-based appetite suppressant that stimulates the bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in the gut to super-stimulate a triple satiety cascade - GLP-1, CCK and PYY.

He is passionate about plant-based nutraceuticals and believes that with the appropriate scientific research, they have the potential to improve health and wellness, and even prevent or delay the development of chronic disease.

Dr. Dana G. Cohen is a distinguished leader in integrative medicine with over two decades of experience helping patients achieve optimal health through a personalized approach. She began her career alongside the late Dr. Robert Atkins, a trailblazer in integrative medicine, and has since become highly respected by both her peers and patients.

Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998, Dr. Cohen focuses on treating the whole individual, recognizing that no two patients are alike. She emphasizes nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted supplementation to reduce reliance on prescription medications, demonstrating that there is both an art and a science to healing beyond mainstream medical practices.

Dr. Cohen’s expertise extends to leadership roles, having served on the Board of Directors for the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM) for four years and continuing to advise their Board. She has been instrumental in directing ACAM’s conferences, where she has trained thousands of healthcare providers and delivered numerous lectures. Additionally, she sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Organic and Natural Health Association, serves as a scientific advisor for Cure® Hydration, and has acted as a paid expert for Essentia® Water.

As an author, Dr. Cohen has reached a global audience with her best-selling book, Quench (co-authored with Gina Bria, published by Hachette Book Group), which has been translated into six languages and gained a dedicated following. Her latest release, FuelUp: Harness the Power of Your Blender and Cheat Your Way to Good Health (co-authored with Colin Sapire, published by Hay House), continues to inspire healthier lifestyles.

Beyond her medical career, Dr. Cohen showcased her creative versatility in the off-Broadway production The Thinnest Woman with the Fewest Wrinkles Wins, exploring themes of body image, weight, and self-perception.

A proud New York native, Dr. Cohen resides in Jackson Heights with her husband Henry and their dog Frida. She also spends time at her Hudson Valley home, where she enjoys gardening and connecting with nature.