Calvin McCausland, PhD
4Life Chief Scientific Officer
Health Sciences Advisory Board Chairman
“I feel that 4Life Transfer Factor® products are the most beneficial dietary supplements I have witnessed. I believe they can potentially help more people than any other supplement. I’m proud to be associated with a company that values science so highly, and strives to provide people with products that work.”
Dr. McCausland holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and has worked for almost 40 years in the health sciences industry. Since 2002, he has overseen ten clinical trials for 4Life Transfer Factor products. Throughout his career, Dr. McCausland has developed more than 500 supplements. He has received the Pokrovsky Award and the Kosigin Award from the Russian Federation. Dr. McCausland is also a certified meteorologist and has served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
Brent Vaughan, MS
4Life Director of Health Information Services
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Transfer Factor products work together to provide some of the best immune system support currently available. Strength, focus, and coordination all in one place give your immune system the best fighting chance for maintaining health and wellness.”
Brent Vaughn is a registered dietician. He has a Master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Utah and is currently working on his PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology from Walden University. Vaughn has been involved with the dietary supplement industry since 1998. During his time with 4Life, he has aided in the development of many products, including 4Life Transfer Factor® RioVida®.
Jason Little, PhD
4Life Research Scientist
“Our health is only as strong as our immune system’s ability to quickly identify and efficiently respond to threats. Fortunately, 4Life Transfer Factor products can improve the body’s immune I.Q. and support healthy immune cell response. I am confident that Transferceutical™ products provide the extra edge needed so the immune system can function at its best.”
Dr. Little was recruited to 4Life’s R&D department in November 2009 while working at a genetics laboratory. Little’s primary research experience is focused on cardiology and neuroscience. Currently, he assesses peer-reviewed scientific literature to support 4Life products in accordance with CGMP regulations. In May 2011, Little completed a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Utah. Prior to this, Little received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Eastern Washington University in 2006.
Richard Bennett, PhD
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Transferceutical™ products never cease to reveal their unique and special immune talents. I continue to be amazed by what transfer factors teach us. 4Life’s commitment to cutting-edge research will most certainly continue to inform and enlighten us about the life-supporting role of a healthy and vigorous immune system.”
Dr. Bennett is a microbiologist and immunologist. His 23-year career at the University of California, Davis focused on the practical aspects of protecting food and water systems from microbes that degrade quality and pose threats to health and safety. In the last decade, he has researched and lectured on the immune system. His focus is on how the external environment, including nutrition, can enhance and support the body’s innate abilities to maintain health and wellness.
David Markowitz, MD
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“Throughout my career, I have recognized the extraordinary impact of a healthy immune system. 4Life Transferceutical products offer valuable support to the health and strength of the immune system. Their use in thousands of patients has demonstrated just how important a healthy immune system can be for their overall quality of life.”
After 28 years as a pediatrician, Dr. Markowitz left his 24,000 patient general pediatric practice to pursue a 4Life career and start foundation efforts to support immune-challenged children with HIV and starvation. He received his medical degree, general Pediatric training, as well as a Pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship, at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Suzette Lawrence, CNM, MSN
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Transferceutical products are a critical element in any health and wellness program. I really enjoy hearing from my clients; they are so often amazed at the impact 4Life Transfer Factor has on their health and well-being.”
Suzette Lawrence received her BSN from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and her MSN from the University of Texas. She practiced full scope nurse midwifery in private practice. She retired in 1998 to become a full-time 4Life distributor.
Edgar A. Guess, Jr., MD, FACOG
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“Transfer factors and nanofraction molecules , and the immune modulation they provide, could be the key for the future of immune system health.”
Dr. Guess received his MD degree from Howard University, and is board certified in obstetrics, gynecology, and oncology. He continued his education at the Harvard University Medical School post graduate division. After spending many years on staff at major hospitals in Los Angeles, he is currently a clinical professor at University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Guess also serves as the medical director and consultant of the Beverly Hills Wellness Center, offering the entire family of 4Life products.
Emma Oganova, MD, PhD
4Life President of Eurasia
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life not only represents a rare combination of incredible products, cutting edge technology, and modern science, but its products allow people around the globe to have better lives.”
Dr. Oganova has been instrumental in organizing and supervising more than 20 clinical studies on the benefits of 4Life products. She earned degrees in Internal Medicine from the Stavropol State Medical of Russia Institute, and in Cardiology from the Armenian State Medical Institute. Prior to joining 4Life in 2001, Dr. Oganova was the chief administrator of the Children's Hospital in Armenia. In 1998, she was elected Academician in the Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences, and received the Kosygin Award. In 2000, she received the Academy's Pokrovsky Award.
Shane Lefler, MS
4Life Research Scientist
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“I have always had an interest in nutrition and supplementation. Sound science and a commitment to quality are just the beginning of the effective support offered by 4Life Transfer Factor products. 4Life truly is impacting the way people live today.”
Shane Lefler holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Utah. Lefler has been instrumental in designing and formulating several 4Life products and has developed several studies for 4Life Transfer Factor. Prior to joining 4Life, Lefler worked at a genetics company that evaluated hereditary risk for breast and colon cancer.
Robert Robertson, Jr., MD
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Research is well-known in the nutraceutical industry as the leader in transfer factor research. If new discoveries are made, one can rest assured that the scientists at 4Life will be at the forefront.”
Dr. Robertson completed his education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, serving as the Director of Emergency Services at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky from 1977 to 1994. He and his son, Rob Robertson, III, started a nutritional supplement company in 1994. In researching products for their company, they came across 4Life Transfer Factor®. Convinced of the importance of 4Life's mission, they sold their company and became full-time distributors in late 1997.
Duane Townsend, MD, FACOG
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“In my 50 years of medical practice, 4Life Transferceutical products have, without question, made the most significant impact on me and my patients. 4Life’s discovery of the power of nanofraction molecules stands out as a major medical breakthrough.”
Dr. Townsend is a board certified OBGYN, specializing in gynecologic oncology. He was a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and University of California, Davis. He has introduced several unique ideas to medicine, including cryosurgery, nurse practitioners, and endometrial ablation. Dr. Townsend has authored chapters in numerous books and journals. He still actively practices medicine, blending alternative methods with the conventional approach. He attributes his incredible health to 4Life Transfer Factor.
Cynthia Champion-Olson, ND, CTN, CN
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Transferceutical products continue to be at the forefront of immune system support products in today’s marketplace. They are the first choice for overall immune system health by many leading clinicians in the fields of immunology and complementary medicine.”
Dr. Champion-Olson is a board-certified Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist, with 25 years experience in the natural health and nutrition field. Skilled in the applications of herbology, homeopathy, environmental health, and clinical nutrition, Dr. Champion-Olson has worked extensively with people suffering from diabetes, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, allergies, environmental illnesses, and autoimmune disorders. She is a sought-after speaker on the benefits of natural health and nutrition.
Vivienne Matalon, MD
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“4Life Transfer Factor is the essential key to achieving superior immune system health.”
Dr. Matalon currently serves as the medical director of both TLC Healthcare and Health Map, and is a clinical instructor for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Her hospital appointments include four facilities in the state of New Jersey. A graduate of the Utesa School of Medicine, Dr. Matalon has been actively involved in teaching, researching, and publishing throughout her career.
Teresa Tomalska, MD
Health Sciences Advisory Board Member
“It seldom happens that one scientific discovery can bring such huge benefits to support the health of every human being. I firmly believe that 4Life Transferceutical products hold the secret to optimal immune system function.”
Dr. Tomalska completed her medical training at the Medical Academy in Lublin, Poland. She came to the United States several years ago and was introduced to 4Life. She decided to devote herself full-time to teaching people about supporting good health. Dr. Tomalska hosts a radio show in Chicago, Illinois called “Balsam” and publishes a monthly newsletter entitled “To Your Health.” She also organizes seminars in Chicago, with topics such as women’s health, cardiovascular health, and health for Polish families.