Allen Taylor (scientist)

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Allen Taylor is an American scientist and Professor of Nutrition, Development, Molecular and Chemical Biology, and Ophthalmology at Tufts University. He focuses on the intersection of proteostasis, nutrition, and aging, specifically age related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and cataract. Recent advances indicate that there is an association between consuming higher glycemic index diets, typical of Western diet patterns and increased risk for age related macular degeneration. The Taylor group seeks to define mechanistic convergence points between these disciplines as well as define why cardiovascular disease and diabetes are also related to similar risk factors. They are investigating if specific drugs can be used to obtain benefits similar to those achieved when people consume lower glycemia diets. After his experience as a Senior Fulbright Scholar in Israel, Dr. Taylor founded and codirects the Science Training Encouraging Peace -Graduate Training Program (STEP),^[1] which pairs Israeli and Palestinian advanced level health science students in the same graduate training program in an effort to foster sustainable, cooperative relationships that advance the careers of the STEP Fellows, enrich their academic departments and universities, and provide improved health care or start new industries in the communities they serve. Thus, STEP endeavors to build bridges for productive and cooperative living between the Israeli and Palestinian STEP Fellows and the communities.