Shawn M. Talbott, PhD, FACSM
Scientific Advisor, Nutritional Biochemistry & Exercise Science
Dr. Shawn Talbott is the key nutritional and exercise sciences leader at Obesity PPM, contributing broadly to our strategic projects (such as the Twelve Pillars® Model) and service lines. Be sure to check out Dr. Talbott's latest book, Vigor: 7 Days to Unlimited Energy, Focus & Well-Being, available at Obesity PPM's bookstore, along with his other works including award-winning obesity documentary, Killer at Large, and The Health Professional's Guide to Dietary Supplements.
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Dr. Talbott received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Medicine (B.S.) and Fitness Management (B.A.) from Marietta College, his Master’s degree (M.S.) in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University. His research is primarily focused on metabolism, weight loss, sports nutrition, and human performance.
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Dr. Talbott has also undertaken post-graduate studies in Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Business as part of MIT’s curriculum with the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and the highly selective, 3-year Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP).
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Dr. Talbott is the recipient of a dozen competitive research awards and has published over 200 articles on nutrition, health and fitness. He has served as a nutrition consultant and educator for elite-level athletes in a variety of sports including professional triathletes, members of the Utah Jazz (NBA basketball), the United States Ski and Snowboard Association during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and the Performance Enhancement Team (PET) for the United States Track and Field Association, and the United States Olympic Training Centers.
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As an athlete himself, Shawn has competed at the national and international level in Rowing (as part of the United States National Team Development Program) and Triathlon (completing over 100 marathons, ultramarathons, and triathlons, including 14 at the Ironman distance).
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Dr. Talbott has reviewed articles and served on the Editorial Boards for several scientific journals including The Journal of Dietary Supplements, The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, The International Journal of Sports Nutrition, Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research, and The Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods.