Barbara Natterson Horowitz

About the Author

Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a renowned physician, biologist, and author whose groundbreaking work bridges the worlds of human and animal medicine. A professor at UCLA, she holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and has spent her career exploring the shared biology between species, challenging traditional boundaries in healthcare. Her innovative research has been featured in leading publications like The New York Times and TED Talks, inspiring a new field of comparative medicine. In her writing, she illuminates how insights from the animal kingdom can revolutionize our understanding of human health, from heart disease to mental illness, fostering a more holistic approach to wellness that benefits all creatures.