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United Kingdom Dr Chris Van Tulleken is an NHS infectious diseases doctor, a New York Times bestselling author, and a prominent science presenter, known for his work in public health communication and research.
Chris van Tulleken of University College London, along with Professor Carlos Monteiro, called for FIFA to end its sponsorship ties with Coca-Cola.
Accuracast worked on preparing and promoting 'Ultra-Processed People,' a book by Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, which became a bestseller.
Dr Chris van Tulleken has been a key presenter for numerous BBC health and science programmes, including 'The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs', 'What Are We Feeding Our Kids?', and 'Horizon'. He also hosted 'Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating' for the BBC where he investigated ways to change our food environment.
Dr Chris van Tulleken was featured in The Guardian's TV coverage for his exploration of 'sonic branding' and 'happy flavours' in fast food, further highlighting his role as a television physician.
The British Medical Journal ceased advertising infant formula, a decision supported by Dr Chris van Tulleken and Dr Natalie Shenker, co-founder of the Human Milk Foundation, following their published pieces.
Christoffer Rodolphe van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken, born on August 18, 1978, in London, England, is known as Dr. Chris. He pursued his medical training at Oxford University, specializing in infectious disease and tropical medicine. He holds a PhD in molecular virology from Greg Towers lab, for which he received the Max Perutz award in 2016 for his HIV research. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the division of Infection and Immunity at UCL, focusing his research on the influence of corporations on human health, with a particular emphasis on child nutrition. In this capacity, he collaborates with UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Dr. Van Tulleken is recognized as an NHS infectious diseases doctor at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London.
Dr. Chris Van Tulleken has established himself as a leading science presenter in the UK. His extensive television career includes numerous flagship health and science programs such as *Trust Me, I’m a Doctor*, *Horizon*, *The Truth About…*, *Operation Iceberg*, *Cloud Lab*, *Museum of Life*, and *Blizzard: Race to the Pole*. Alongside his identical twin brother, Dr. Xand Van Tulleken, he co-presents the double BAFTA-winning CBBC series *Operation Ouch!*, which began airing in 2013 and continues to be filmed, with Series 12 produced in 2023. These programs often feature the brothers conducting self-experiments to inform their audience about human health.
A significant part of Dr. Van Tulleken’s career has been dedicated to public health campaigns and investigations into the impact of food and medicine on health. In 2017, he created *The Dr Who Gave Up Drugs* for BBC One, a campaigning series addressing antibiotic resistance and reliance on prescription drugs, followed by a second series focusing on children in 2018. Building on this work, he explored the effects of ultra-processed foods on children in *What Are We Feeding Our Kids?* for BBC One. In 2023, he authored the international bestseller *Ultra-Processed People*. In 2024, Dr. Van Tulleken delivered the prestigious CHRISTMAS LECTURES for the Royal Institution, entitled *The Truth About Food*, further cementing his role as a key voice in health and science communication. Until February 2018, he was a patron and board member of Doctors of the World UK.
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