Lucia Aronica

Dr. Lucia Aronica is a Stanford Lecturer and leading expert in epigenetics and personalized nutrition with over 17 years of research experience. Featured on Netflix, TEDx, and in top scientific journals, she developed Stanford University’s professional courses in both nutritional epigenetics and the biology of longevity. Her research investigates how dietary patterns influence gene expression and aging pathways, focusing on how food-derived compounds modify epigenetic marks to promote health and prevent disease. Dr. Aronica’s approach blends rigorous scientific methodology with practical applications, translating complex concepts into actionable health strategies from lab to kitchen.

Drawing from her Italian heritage, Dr. Aronica advocates for pleasure as a compass for health, demonstrating how cultural food traditions and scientific innovation can optimize genetic expression. Through her teaching, research, and public outreach, Dr. Aronica is advancing our understanding of how lifestyle factors can help us outlive our DNA and rediscover the joy of healthy living through small, sustainable daily actions. Learn more about Dr. Aronica at https://drlucia.com/

Awards

• Hertha Firnberg Early Career Excellence Award
• #1-ranked Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Fellowship recipient
• FP6 Marie Curie Actions Early Stage Training Europe
• Pubmed Central People’s Choice Award 
  

Number of Publications

28

Years of Clinical Experience & Estimated Number of Patients Treated

18 years of experience