USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award
Dr. Myron Wentz, founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences was honored
June 25 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for
Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences.
The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose
vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital life-saving
and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in
recognition of his many scientific and charitable endeavors.
“I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein,”
Dr. Wentz said. “As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves
as a great inspiration for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through
nutritional science.”
Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in
the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In
1974 he launched Gull Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic
assays, including the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the
Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992
and founded USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based
nutritional supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded Sanoviv
Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in
Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University
of Utah.
Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and charitable endeavors,
recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz
Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve children in those countries orphaned by diseases
such as malaria and HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award
by Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical missionary.
While Dr. Wentz’ primary focus is on health and disease prevention, his love for music
and appreciation for his undergraduate alma mater led him to contribute generously to the
construction of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College in
Naperville, Ill.
Dr. Myron Wentz, founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences was honored
June 25 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for
Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences.
The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose
vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital life-saving
and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in
recognition of his many scientific and charitable endeavors.
“I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein,”
Dr. Wentz said. “As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves
as a great inspiration for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through
nutritional science.”
Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in
the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In
1974 he launched Gull Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic
assays, including the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the
Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992
and founded USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based
nutritional supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded Sanoviv
Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in
Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University
of Utah.
Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and charitable endeavors,
recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz
Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve children in those countries orphaned by diseases
such as malaria and HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award
by Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical missionary.
While Dr. Wentz’ primary focus is on health and disease prevention, his love for music
and appreciation for his undergraduate alma mater led him to contribute generously to the
construction of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College in
Naperville, Ill.
