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Chris van Tulleken

A British doctor and TV presenter, celebrated for contributions to "Operation Ouch!" and "The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs," while also championing science communication and public health.

Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London. He trained at Oxford and has a PhD in molecular virology from University College London, where he is an Associate Professor. His research focuses on how corporations affect human health, especially in the context of child nutrition, and he works with UNICEF and The World Health Organisation in this area. As one of the BBC's leading broadcasters for children and adults, his work has won two BAFTAs. 

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Details last updated 30-Aug-2023

Chris van Tulleken News

Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk