Acting
Apr 30, 1973
London
Giles Yeo
Acting
Biography
Giles Yeo is an alumnus of Wolfson College, and got his PhD in molecular genetics from the University of Cambridge in 1998, after which he joined the lab of Prof Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, working on the genetics of severe human obesity. Giles Yeo is now a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology and programme leader at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit in Cambridge and his research currently focuses on the influence of genes on feeding behaviour & body-weight. In addition, he is a fellow of Wolfson College and Honorary President of the British Dietetic Association. Giles is also a broadcaster and author, presenting science documentaries for the BBC, and hosts a podcast called ‘Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat’. His first book ‘Gene Eating’ was published in December 2018, and his second book ‘Why Calories Don’t Count’ came out in June 2021. Giles was appointed an MBE in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours for services to ‘Research, Communication and Engagement’. He won the Society for Endocrinology Medal in 2022.
Feature Films (4)
Horizon interviews some experts and looks at the matters which can change our lives in the future, like: climate change, the future of transport, energy production, gene therapy, artificial intelligence, among other things.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Future
A Cambridge geneticist dispels misconceptions about living with obesity and explores why the epidemic continues to expand across the UK and America.
WHY ARE WE GETTING SO FAT?
Dr. Gupta explores the rise of "miracle drugs" like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, which are reshaping weight loss and obesity treatment. He delves into their effects, side effects, and future uses, speaking with leading scientists like Dr. Jens Juul Holst and Dr. Dan Skovronsky. The special also shares personal stories from people using these drugs, highlighting their results and challenges.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right for You?
Television & Series (2)
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Horizon
Geneticist Giles Yeo and his team assess five overweight volunteers, before putting them on personalised diets tailored to their bodies and brains.