Dr. Paul J. Arciero (“Dr. Paul”), FACSM, FTOS, FISSN, is a full professor and director of the Human Nutrition, Metabolism, and Performance Laboratory in the Department of Health and Human Physiological Sciences at Skidmore College and has served as a full professor in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh, a research professor in the Psychology and Neurosciences Department at Union College and an adjunct professor in the School of Health Sciences in the Department of Nutrition at The Sage Colleges.

Dr. Paul is the author of Amazon #1 Best-Seller “The PRISE® Life” book, based on his peer-reviewed scientific research publications of easily executed lifestyle strategies to lose belly fat, gain lean muscle, reduce disease, and improve physical and cognitive performance. He was awarded Most Likely to Change the World by The Academic Minute on National Public Radio for his PRISE Life research. His research has been published in Nature Communications, Obesity Journal, Journal of Applied Physiology, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, and featured in BBC World News, BBC Reels, WebMD, Fortune, Today Show, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, American Heart Association, and hundreds of others. He has served as a performance and nutrition expert for the most elite, including; Olympic medalists, world-class professional athletes (National Hockey League, American Hockey League, boxing, cycling, and rowing), collegiate, high school and masters’ athletes, and business and thought leaders from around the world. He serves as a Senior Consultant and Scientific Advisory Board member to the nutrition, fitness, and wellness industries and was appointed to the 15-member International Protein Board (IPB Advisory Board), composed of the leading protein scientists in the world.