Dr. Michael Colgan
and The Colgan Institute
Dr. Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN, FACN, is an internationally renowned research scientist. He is acknowledged as one of the world's most popular scientific experts in nutrition, exercise and the inhibition of aging. At age 80 Dr Colgan is an excellent example of his knowledge.
From 1971 to 1982 Michael Colgan was a senior member of the Science Faculty of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. In 1981 he was invited to Rockefeller University in New York as a visiting scholar to continue his studies. In 1983, Dr. Colgan relocated to San Diego, California and founded the Colgan Institute.
The Colgan Institute is a consulting, educational and research facility involved with the effects of nutrition and the latest science on human health and longevity. Dr. Colgan has published numerous professional papers, university texts and books for the public.
The Colgan Institute in conjunction with Dr. Colgan has worked with a wide variety of individual clients, companies and governments over the last three decades. These have included athletes like Leroy Burrell, Regina Jacobs, Bobby Czyz, Julie Moss, Lee Labrada and Shane Perkins. Companies have included Dupont, Weider Health & Fitness, TwinLabs, US National Institute on Aging, and USANA.
In 2002, Dr. Colgan was inducted into the Canadian Sports Nutrition Hall of Fame. Dr. Colgan lectures on a wide variety of topics. His lectures can be aimed at a general audience, or more technical for fellow scientists and medical specialists.
Dr. Colgan and the Colgan Institute are currently involved in cutting-edge research on stem cells and in particular, exosomes and extra-cellular vesicles. Dr. Colgan and the scientists he works with are hoping this research will bring new innovation to the treatment of many common disorders.
Dr. Colgan is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Isagenix International working with this company to bring the best and latest nutrition to its customers. He is also the Chief Science Officer for Alpha Dog Technologies Inc, a company dedicated to bringing the latest science to canine nutrition.
From 1971 to 1982 Michael Colgan was a senior member of the Science Faculty of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. In 1981 he was invited to Rockefeller University in New York as a visiting scholar to continue his studies. In 1983, Dr. Colgan relocated to San Diego, California and founded the Colgan Institute.
The Colgan Institute is a consulting, educational and research facility involved with the effects of nutrition and the latest science on human health and longevity. Dr. Colgan has published numerous professional papers, university texts and books for the public.
The Colgan Institute in conjunction with Dr. Colgan has worked with a wide variety of individual clients, companies and governments over the last three decades. These have included athletes like Leroy Burrell, Regina Jacobs, Bobby Czyz, Julie Moss, Lee Labrada and Shane Perkins. Companies have included Dupont, Weider Health & Fitness, TwinLabs, US National Institute on Aging, and USANA.
In 2002, Dr. Colgan was inducted into the Canadian Sports Nutrition Hall of Fame. Dr. Colgan lectures on a wide variety of topics. His lectures can be aimed at a general audience, or more technical for fellow scientists and medical specialists.
Dr. Colgan and the Colgan Institute are currently involved in cutting-edge research on stem cells and in particular, exosomes and extra-cellular vesicles. Dr. Colgan and the scientists he works with are hoping this research will bring new innovation to the treatment of many common disorders.
Dr. Colgan is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Isagenix International working with this company to bring the best and latest nutrition to its customers. He is also the Chief Science Officer for Alpha Dog Technologies Inc, a company dedicated to bringing the latest science to canine nutrition.