Optibiotix (LON:OPTI) has appointed microbe and genetics specialist Dr Tim Spector to its Scientific Advisory Group (SAG).
The new advisor is the author of 'The Diet Myth' book as well as over 700 academic papers, and he is a consultant physician at Guys and St Thomas's Hospital, London, and director of the British Gut project.
'The Diet Myth' summarises scientific studies into how gut bacteria affect our body weight and general health, Optibiotix highlighted.
Spector’s appointment creates opportunities to collaborate and additional insight into the role of the microbiome in health and disease, it added.
"I am delighted that Tim has agreed to join our scientific advisory group,” said Stephen O'Hara, OptiBiotix chief executive.
“His research interests in the microbiome open up the potential for new collaborations and development opportunities.
“Tim's ability to communicate complex scientific data to a wider public, as exemplified by his book 'The Diet Myth', will bring an increased consumer focus to our scientific advisory group."
City broker Hybridan described it as a “very profile and world class” appointment.