Award-Winning Neurogastroenterologist and Ask a Doctor Columnist
Dr. Trisha Pasricha: Biography at a Glance
- Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post, known for making science practical and engaging.
- Trained at Johns Hopkins and Massachusetts General Hospital, she blends world‑class medical expertise with a gift for translating science into clear, actionable insights.
- As Director of the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess, Dr. Pasricha studies how the gut and brain shape energy, focus, and resilience in daily life.
- Her work as a physician and storyteller has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and leading medical journals, where she explores topics ranging from everyday habits like breakfast and bathroom routines to debunking popular health trends such as probiotics and raw milk.
- Dr. Pasricha cuts through the noise of health misinformation and equips audiences with science-backed strategies to improve focus, reduce burnout, and build stamina for long‑term success in work and life.
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Biography
Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post, where she answers health questions every week—busting trending medical myths and helping readers make small improvements in their lives each week. Dr. Pasricha trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Osler Internal Medicine residency program and then completed gastroenterology and neurogastroenterology fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital. During that time, she also earned a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As a physician-scientist in neurogastroenterology, she is the Director of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Institute for Gut-Brain Research, which investigates how the brain and gut communicate with each other. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Pasricha leads an N.I.H.-funded laboratory and has published in major academic journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Reviews, and JAMA Network Open. She has also been awarded by the prestigious American Gastroenterological Association and the Parkinson's Foundation.
Topics
Cutting Through the Noise: Science Communication That Builds Trust
How to make smart health decisions in a world of misinformation.
In an age of viral health myths, misinformation fuels stress and drains productivity. Harvard physician and Washington Post columnist, Dr. Pasricha shares how to filter fact from fiction, protect your health, and empower your team to thrive—with strategies grounded in science, not hype.
The Gut-Brain Connection: Unlock Your Focus, Energy, and Resilience
Science-backed habits for mental clarity and longevity.
Your gut is more than digestion—it’s a mastermind shaping your energy, mood, and even longevity. As the Director of the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Pasricha reveals how improving gut health can sharpen focus, reduce burnout, and even help protect against brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's—so you can perform at your peak for years to come.
The Rising Cancer Crisis: How Women Can Stay Ahead
Simple, science-driven steps to protect your healthspan.
Using Dr. Pasricha's own experience treating young patients with colorectal cancer and her gripping reporting on this topic, including for The New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post, she shares the key insights behind the worrisome rise in cancers disproportionately affecting women under 50. From gut health and diet to hidden exposures like phthalates in cosmetics and PFAS in everyday products, attendees leave with practical, science-backed strategies to protect their health and build resilience.
