Paul McGlothin is executive director of The CR Way Longevity Center. He started studying chemistry at age 9, having a small lab beside his father’s who was an outstanding clinical researcher in pharmacology. Paul’s avid work with his dad through high-school and college chemistry books was augmented by visits to the chemistry laboratories at the University of Tennessee.

Simultaneous with his interest in chemistry was his love for classical music, especially performing the clarinet repertoire. His enthusiasm and talent led to scholarships at, among other educational opportunities, Interlochen Arts Academy, Oberlin Conservatory, Tanglewood Music Center — as well as principal clarinet positions in symphony orchestras at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. The challenge of performing at full potential motivated Paul to use his background in science and research to understand how diet and lifestyle could contribute to peak performance.