Jeffrey Bland, PHD

Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder of the Functional Medicine movement and a globally respected thought leader, has dedicated over four decades to revolutionizing human health through personalized lifestyle medicine and nutrition. A former Professor of Biochemistry and Director of Nutritional Research at the Linus Pauling Institute, Dr. Bland has authored best-selling books, published over 120 peer-reviewed papers, and received numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award.

His pioneering work led to the creation of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), educating hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners worldwide. Dr. Bland's latest venture, Big Bold Health, focuses on immuno-rejuvenation and planetary health, continuing his lifelong mission to transform global wellness and environmental stewardship.