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A Better Future for Health

The program celebrating the endowment of the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship at Stanford University School of Medicine. The inaugural holder of the chair is Professor Christopher Gardner, Ph.D. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.
The program celebrating the endowment of the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship at Stanford University School of Medicine. The inaugural holder of the chair is Professor Christopher Gardner, Ph.D. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Those of you who have been following my blog know all too well the wild weather we dodged last year during our Double X journey from our rocky sail across the Pacific Ocean to navigating the often turbulent waters around the South Pacific islands. It was clear to see that environmental changes – rising ocean temperatures, declining fish populations, coral bleaching – had created a new normal for the islanders. It was also clear that embracing a sustainable, healthy lifestyle was more important than ever, not only for the islanders, but for people all around the world. As Francesca and I headed back home, we started to formulate a plan to help. Continue reading A Better Future for Health

Research Across the Globe: Wuxi & Beyond

The Amway Botanical Research Center scientists and I take time out for a group photo during our tour of the center. Learning about the various research projects from the scientists themselves was especially gratifying. Wuxi, China, July 15, 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken
The Amway Botanical Research Center scientists and I take time out for a group photo during our tour of the center. Learning about the various research projects from the scientists themselves was especially gratifying. Wuxi, China, July 15, 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

In my last post, China and the Sea of Circles, I talked about my whirlwind trip to China, visiting Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou for speaking engagements and taking in all the progressive changes that are moving the country toward a more sustainable future. I also had a chance to return to the Amway Botanical Research Center (ABRC) in Wuxi to learn about the latest research updates, including one that had me thinking about my early days as a young scientist. Continue reading Research Across the Globe: Wuxi & Beyond