Marta Garaulet Aza

Marta Garaulet Aza is a Spanish Professor of Physiology at the University of Murcia and a leading Researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard University). She is also a Nutritionist, Chronobiology expert, and Businesswoman with a Master's in Public Health from Harvard University.

• Education: PhD in Pharmacy (University of Murcia, 1999), Master's in Public Health (Harvard University), Nutrition specialization (CEU San Pablo University, 2004-2008)

Her research focuses on chronobiology and obesity, particularly how meal timing, circadian rhythms, and genetics influence metabolic health. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in time-restricted eating, melatonin effects on metabolism, and gene-environment interactions related to circadian patterns.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Roxbury Multiservice Center award (1990)
• Nutrition & Santé Career Award (2011)
• Dr. Gregorio Marañón Researcher Award (2012)
• SEEDO Best Obesity Research Award (2015)
• Grand Prix de la Science de l'Alimentation (2017)
• Cubi Healthy Gastronomy Award (2018)
• Vermeil Medal (2020)

She serves on the steering committee of the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN) and is a Full Academician of the National Academy of Nutrition, while directing the Garaulet Nutrition Centers. Her work has been featured in media outlets like Masterchef and Documentos TV.