Dr. Myron Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist, and pioneer in the development of human cell-culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. Dr. Wentz created Gull Laboratories in 1974 where he developed many of the world’s first FDA approved laboratory assays for viral diseases. He broadened his focus from infectious diseases to chronic degenerative diseases by establishing USANA Health Sciences in 1992 to develop advanced nutritional products. Dr. Wentz founded Sanoviv Medical Institute in 2000 – a model holistic and integrative medical center and hospital – located in Baja California.
Early Life
Myron Wentz was drawn to both science and music from an early age, and he was an accomplished trumpet player. He even considered pursuing music professionally.
At the age of 17, Myron Wentz lost his father to heart disease, and throughout his life many of his family members suffered from degenerative diseases. These traumatic events, combined with his passion for the life sciences, helped shape his purpose in life—to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world.
Education
Dr. Wentz holds a bachelor's degree in biology from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, a master's degree in microbiology from the University of North Dakota, and a PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
