Herbalife's Medical Advisory Board (MAB) is chaired by Dr. David Heber and includes award-winning doctors dedicated to guiding product research and development, ensuring the quality, benefits and safety of our products. Members of the MAB educate Distributors on product usage and give health-news updates through Herbalife literature, the Herbalife Broadcast Network and live training events around the world. The MAB also provides an educational resource for doctors and healthcare professionals, who recommend Herbalife products to their patients.
Kim Krumhar, Ph.D, CNS, Director of Product Development
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. Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Education
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. 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. 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. Janice E. Thompson, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Herbalife Scientific Affairs
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 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. | 