Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Judith Wurtman PhD is a Research Scientist at MIT, the founder and director of Harvard University's TRIAD Weight Management Center (1996-2002) and a co-founder of Back Bay Scientific. Dr. Wurtman received her Ph.D. in cell biology from George Washington University, took additional training as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow in nutrition/obesity, and then established a research career on these topics becoming a recognized authority on the causes and treatments of various types of obesity.

Dr. Wurtman has written 6 books, including "The Serotonin Power Diet", "The Serotonin Solution" and "Managing Your Mind and Mood Through Food". She has written over 40 peer- reviewed publications, and has had extensive media experience (television, radio, magazines) describing her related work. Her discoveries include the phenomenon of "Carbohydrate-Craving" in which people attempt to relieve their depression or anxiety by eating carbohydrate-rich snacks (to raise brain serotonin). Dr. Wurtman also showed, with her husband, Dr. Richard Wurtman, that this phenomenon is a cause of the weight gain seen in such conditions as PMS, smoking withdrawal, seasonal depression, and stress-related obesity, and that it can usually be treated by giving nutrient mixtures (like Serotrim™) or drugs that affect the brain serotonin.

Dr. Wurtman is available for individual consultations in our Boston and Miami offices and by telephone.

	Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD

Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD is a physician with expertise in wellness, co-founder of Adara, and co-author of "The Serotonin Power Diet". Dr. Marquis studied the epidemiology of hypertension and received her Masters degree in Nutrition from Columbia University where she conducted peer-reviewed published studies on the relationship between nutrient intake and stress. She further specialized in the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on the onset of disease and overall well being by receiving her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine followed by postgraduate training and medical practice in Internal Medicine and Pathology.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Marquis is a certified professional life coach with years of experience in wellness and stress reduction. Through speaking engagements to the medical community and the general public, the media (print and radio), and individual consulting, Dr. Marquis helps people focus and organize their time, improve sleep, adapt relaxation techniques, and achieve their goals. Dr. Marquis has been practicing yoga since 1985 and teaching yoga since 2000.

Dr. Marquis is available for office consultations in Boston as well as by telephone.

Janine McDermott, M.S., Program Manager
Mrs. McDermott is a graduate of Syracuse University (B.S.) and Russell Sage Graduate School in Health Services Administration (M.S.) She is the Associate Director of the Program in Women's Health at the MIT Clinical Research Center. She has managed several major research projects including use of nutritional and pharmacological therapies for premenstrual syndrome, smoking withdrawal, Seasonal Affective Disorder and weight loss. Janine has years of expertise in assisting clients achieve weight loss success through diet and nutrition.

Ms. McDermott is available for nutritional counseling in our Boston offices and by telephone.

Rita Tsay, R.D., Dietician
Rita Tsay is a graduate of Fu-Jen University, Taiwan (B.S.), and the University of Missouri (M.S.), as well as a member of the American Dietetic Association and the National Organization of Research Dietitians. Since 1980, she has been the Nutrition Research Manager of the MIT Clinical Research Center and clinical nutritionist of the MIT Medical Department. In addition to her research experience, she has worked in both hospital and private weight management facilities.