William Li

Dr. William W. Li is an internationally renowned physician-scientist, author, and global health advocate. He received his AB with honors in Biochemistry from Harvard College and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training in General Internal Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Li has held appointments on the clinical faculties of Harvard Medical School, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, and is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Li is the President, Medical Director, and co-founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to re-conceptualizing global disease fighting through angiogenesis research. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of over 30 new medical treatments impacting more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, obesity, chronic wounds, and neurodegeneration. He is a pioneer in the "food as medicine" movement, focusing on how diet can activate the body's five health defense systems: angiogenesis, regeneration, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. A New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Li has written "Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself" and "Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer." His TED Talk, "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?", has garnered over 11 million views. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented at global forums including the Vatican and the World Economic Forum. Dr. Li frequently appears on major media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, and Live with Kelly & Mark/Ryan, and has been featured in TIME, USA Today, The Atlantic, and O Magazine.