As a leader in the wellness industry, Herbalife prides itself on the work of our three scientific bodies: the Scientific Advisory Board, Medical Advisory Board and Medical Affairs Group. Together, these teams, comprised of distinguished doctors, award-winning scientists and renowned wellness experts, help advance the field of nutritional science, ensure our products are high quality and educate customers worldwide on every aspect of good health.

Herbalife's Medical & Scientific Advisory Board

David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Professor, UCLA Department of Medicine - Division of Clinical Nutrition, at the David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA School of Public Health
Director and founder, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
Director, NIH Center for Dietary Supplement Research in Botanicals (CDSRB)
Director, NCI-funded Clinical Nutrition Research Unit
Vice Chair, UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine
Director, American Board of Nutrition
Dr. Heber is included in the "The Best Doctors in America" and "Who's Who in America?" He has authored over 100 papers and four books for the public, including "What Color is Your Diet?"

Dr. Heber's main research interests are obesity treatment and nutrition for cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Heber holds a B.S. in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, UCLA, 1969; M.D. Harvard Medical School, 1973; and Ph.D. in Physiology, University of California, 1978. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Clinical Nutrition by the American Board of Nutrition.

Dr. Louis Ignarro, a Nobel Laureate in Medicine 1998
Dr. Ignarro has made exceptional contributions to the advancement of science, including winning the Nobel Prize for Physiology/Medicine in 1998 for his research on Nitric Oxide. His work has inspired scientists around the world and ushered a new era in cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment.

A Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology, UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Ignarro served as Professor of Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Before teaching, he served as a scientist at CIBA-GEIGY. Dr. Ignarro has published many articles and received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association for outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. He was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences the same year, and into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences the next.

Dr. Ignarro holds a B.S. in Pharmacology, Columbia University, 1962, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, 1966. He received his Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, 1968.

Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
A vegetarian and runner, Dr. McManus started using our nutritional supplements in 1990. In 1997, she joined the company as Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Education, and was appointed to the Medical Advisory Board, assisting in the development of new products. Motivated by her philosophy that medicine integrates a variety of healing methods including nutrition, exercise, supplements and herbs, Dr. McManus created the "Doctor - Distributor Network" of medical professionals from various disciplines. This worldwide network provides information to health professionals interested in the power of nutrition. Dr. McManus holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Cum Laude and a M.D. with honors, achieving membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society at the University of California, Davis and is included in "The Best Doctors in America". After completing her residency and a Fellowship with the American Academy of Family Practice, she practiced family medicine in California and Washington for 14 years before joining Herbalife in 1997.

Mario Rosenberg, M.D.
Dr. Rosenberg is a practicing physician and member of Herbalife's Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. Along with his practice in Beverly Hills specializing in internal medicine, gastroenterology, preventive health care and nutrition, Dr. Rosenberg also founded the Research Foundation of America for clinical trials in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease and obesity. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 1976, and Gastroenterology, 1977, Dr. Rosenberg serves as the Clinical Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr. Rosenberg graduated Magna Cum Laude from the National University of Mexico School of Medicine, 1971. He completed internship at Tulane University and residency in internal medicine at Tufts University. While an instructor at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, he completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the prestigious Harvard Medical School-affiliated Lahey Clinic.

Kim Krumhar, Ph.D, CNS
Dr. Krumhar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Director of Product Development, responsible for identifying new concepts and ingredients. He has earned over two decades of experience in nutrition-related product development, including his work for the Nestle Research and Development Center, working with popular brands including Carnation Instant Breakfast and Stouffer Lean Cuisine. Dr. Krumhar is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of multiple articles, a reviewer for Physiology and Behavior, a reviewer for the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC) and a member of the Advisory Board of MenuDirect Corporation.
Dr. Krumhar holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1985; a M.S. in Food Science/Technology, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1982; a B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1978; and a B.A. in Anthropology, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1974.

Janice E. Thompson, Ph.D.
In her role as Senior Vice President, Scientific Affairs, Dr. Thompson manages Herbalife's external scientific research programs. Previously, Dr. Thompson served as CEO of botanical-based drug developer Ancile Pharmaceuticals and worked with start-up Pharmanex, a botanical dietary supplements company acquired by NuSkin. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Thompson was Founder and CEO / founder of CalBioMarine Technologies, Inc, a marine natural products research company. She also served at Affymax Research Institute (acquired by GlaxoSmithKline) in advanced technologies for drug discovery. As project officer at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), 1985 to 1987, Dr. Thompson managed external research of marine and microbiological natural products programs for cancer and AIDS treatment.
Dr. Thompson is a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow with a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of California, 1982. Her articles on natural products have been published in many peer-reviewed scientific publications.

The Mark Hughes Cellular & Molecular Nutrition Laboratory at UCLA
As a wellness pioneer, Herbalife has established a multi-million dollar research laboratory at the Center for Human Nutrition at UCLA.* Named after Herbalife's founder, the lab conducts research to advance the fields of herbal and nutritional science.

President of Walt Disney International Brings Management and Creative Talents to Weight Loss and Nutrition Leader
Press Release: LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 3, 2003

Herbalife International Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael O. Johnson as Chief Executive Officer.

Johnson spent 17 years with the Walt Disney Corporation and brings to Herbalife a demonstrated track record of success as a proven leader and manager, including significant achievements in business building, global operations, sales leadership, marketing, and product innovation. Mr. Johnson most recently served as President of Walt Disney International, a position he had held since 2000, succeeding current Disney President Bob Iger.