Clinician Support

Clinician Support New clients of SpectraCell are eligible for a limited number of complimentary consultations with a member of our Medical Affairs Team. If you are a new client, please contact your local representative to schedule your complimentary consultation. For additional support beyond your complimentary consultations, we encourage you to utilize our network of independent clinical consultants below.

Additionally, we have other helpful resources to assist you in the onboarding process with regard to report interpretation and clinical application.

Independent consultations are not affiliated with SpectraCell’s New Client Consultation Program. Consultation fees are set forth by the individual consultant.

Jonathan Stein, MS, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB)

Dr. Jonathan Stein, MS, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB), is an experienced leader in clinical laboratory science, research and development, and executive management, currently serving as laboratory director of Spectracell Laboratories in Houston, Texas, and CEO and President of Laboratory Consulting Services, LLC (dba Molecular Diagnostic Consulting), where he provides clinical and scientific leadership for CLIA labs, pharmaceutical organizations and CROs. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held pivotal roles such as Chief Science Officer, Medical Director and Research Investigator at multiple prestigious organizations, including Alliance Diagnostics, Plus Therapeutics, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Stein provides clinical/scientific leadership and subject matter expertise for Spectracell Laboratories, an advanced diagnostic lab focused on functional nutrition, lipid chemistry, telomere testing and nutritional genetics. His expertise encompasses clinical testing, novel assay development and compliance, driving advancements in clinical testing for anti-aging, nutrition and molecular diagnostics.

Dr. Stein’s extensive background includes molecular biology, genetics, and biostatistics, with a Ph.D. from the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, postdoctoral research at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and board certification from the American Association of Bioanalysis. A prolific communicator, Dr. Stein has authored numerous publications and delivered presentations on topics ranging from pharmacogenomics to advanced cancer therapies, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the biomedical field.

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Heather Dockstader, MS, CNS, MB (ASCP)^CM

Clinical Nutritionist

Heather is a dedicated Clinical Nutritionist and Molecular Biologist with over nine years of experience in clinical operations, project management, and strategic planning. With a deep-rooted passion for biochemical and functional nutrition, Heather combines her expertise in genomic analysis to empower individuals to achieve optimal health through personalized, evidence-based strategies.

In her professional journey, Heather has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing teams and complex clinical trials. Her role as Clinical Laboratory Scientist at NeoGenomics Laboratories involved leading genetic sequencing validation studies and contributing to significant advancements in cancer companion diagnostics for targeted therapy.

Heather applies her molecular biology background and clinical expertise to translate complex diagnostic data—including microbiome sequencing, metabolic labs, body composition analysis, and functional assessments—into individualized nutrition protocols grounded in nutritional biochemistry. She designs evidence-based interventions with particular depth in gut health, the microbiome, and the gut–brain and gut–metabolic axes, partnering closely with physicians to refine therapeutic strategies and assess emerging research for clinical applicability. With fluency in primary literature and a mechanism-driven approach to clinical reasoning, Heather advances whole-person, precision-based care within a systems-biology framework, helping patients achieve optimal health through personalized, scientifically rigorous nutrition.

Outside of her professional life, Heather enjoys an active lifestyle that includes hiking, fly-fishing, strength training, running, and rebounding, which not only benefits her physical health but also enhances mental clarity and neurogenesis. She is passionate about educating others on how to improve their gut biome density and biodiversity through natural food choices and lifestyle behaviors.

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Terry Rice, MD

Dr. Terry Rice is the Medical Director at Sydenham Clinic in Houston TX, and a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 35 years of clinical and leadership experience. She brings a distinguished background in acute care and complex medicine, having served as Medical Director of the MD Anderson Emergency Center, Deputy Director of the Ben Taub Emergency Department, and Medical Director for Delta Airlines’ Concourse Health program. Known for her expertise, clarity, and steady clinical judgment, Dr. Rice integrates evidence-based care with a personalized approach to support long-term health and longevity.

Youping Sun, Ph.D.

YoupingSun, Ph.D. From theUniversity of Tokyo, nutrition scientist and oncology specialist. FromerAssistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and researcher at ColumbiaUniversity Medical Center.

东京大学博士，营养学家和肿瘤学专家。曾任哈佛大学医学院助理教授与哥伦比亚大学医学中心研究员。

Languages: Chinese, English
语言： 中文、英语

Kaoru Sakatani, MD., Ph.D., D.Eng.

Founder of the AI Preventive Medicine Institute in Tokyo;specially appointed research scientist (previously a specially appointed professor) at the University of Tokyo. Expert in preventivemedicine, cognitive decline prediction, and medical AI, with researchexperience at Yale University and NYU School of Medicine.

拥有医学博士与工学博士学位，是东京AI预防医学研究所创始人，现为东京大学特聘研究员（前特聘教授）。专注预防医学、认知衰退预测与医疗人工智能研究。曾在耶鲁大学及纽约大学医学院从事神经科学与生物医学工程相关研究工作。

医学博士・工学博士号を有し、東京AI予防医学研究所の創設者であり、現在は東京大学の特任研究員（元特任教授）として活動している。予防医学、認知機能低下の予測、および医療AIの研究に注力している。過去にはイェール大学およびNYU医学部にて神経科学および生物医学工学に関連する研究に従事した。

Languages: Japanese, English
対応言語：日本語・英語
语言： 日语、英语

Seika Kamohara, M.D., Ph.D.

Graduate of Tokushima University School of Medicine; Projectprofessor at Kanagawa Dental University Graduate School of IntegrativeMedicine; Adjunct Professor at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences.

毕业于德岛大学医学院；现任神奈川牙科大学研究生院综合医学特聘教授、森宫医疗科学大学客座教授。

徳島大学医学部を卒業。現在、神奈川歯科大学大学院総合医科学特任教授、ならびに森ノ宮医療大学客員教授を務める。