Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer

Dr. Chana Davis is a scientist who loves helping people use science to make informed choices. She has expertise in diagnostics, cancer screening, the human microbiome, and nutrition / food science. Chana completed her PhD in genetics at Stanford before spending a decade in biomedical research at the Canary Foundation, Genentech / Roche, and Genome British Columbia. In 2018, she shifted her focus to science communication, and founded Fueled by Science. Through her podcast, articles, and posts, she shares credible resources, fights misinformation, and teaches others to think like a scientist. Chana lives in beautiful Vancouver, Canada with her husband and three kids (one boy and twin girls). She marvels at the power of genes every day as she watches her kids develop their unique preferences and talents. Among friends, Chana is known for her love of tea, daily walks, friendly competition, and plant-based eats.

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