Yael Joffe

As a dietitian who was both disappointed and disillusioned with the dietetics profession, I was fortunate enough to start working in the field of nutrigenomics in 2000. I obtained my PhD from the University of Cape Town, exploring the genetics and nutrition of obesity in South African women. I regularly speak at conferences and workshops, tailoring my presentations to the translational needs of clinicians. I was part of the team that built the first Nutrigenomic genetic test in 2000 in the United Kingdom, three years before the mapping of the human genome. I have co-authored It’s Not Just Your Genes, The SNP Journal, and Genes to Plate, the first gene-based recipe book. I have also published in peer-reviewed journals and been involved in the development and supervision of nutrigenomics courses around the world. I am currently an Adjunct Professor, teaching Nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and at Maryland University of Integrative Health. I founded Manuka Science in 2014, an online Translational Nutrigenomics training course for health practitioners. More recently I launched the 3X4 Clinic in Cape Town, and 3X4 Genetics, which brings together expert nutrigenomic practitioner with the best genetic test and user experience. When not working to disrupt health care, I seek equal parts discomfort and inspiration in open water swimming.