Austin Perlmutter

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is an internal medicine physician, researcher, and a preeminent expert in brain health and lifestyle medicine. As the Chief Science Officer of Big Bold Health and CEO of Lichen Air, his work investigates the critical intersection of inflammation, modern environments, and cognitive performance. He co-authored the New York Times bestseller Brain Wash, which examines how lifestyle habits influence mental clarity and mood, and he leads pioneering clinical research on the intersection of diet and lifestyle programming for brain health. 

An internationally recognized speaker and media contributor, Dr. Perlmutter has been featured on PBS, NPR,  Fox and Newsweek. He earned his M.D. from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with evidence-based strategies to optimize neurological and overall health.  Through his clinical and scholarly work, he provides practical tools to navigate the physiological challenges of the modern world.