Dr.Furst received his A.B. and M.A. in Chemistry and Math from the University of California, Los Angeles, his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University, and his Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) from the University of San Francisco, a degree awarded for his pioneering work in toxicology. Having served in several different professional capacities at Stanford, the University of San Francisco, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Furst retired from academia in 1980. Dr. Furst was recently reconfirmed as a Diplomate of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (D.A.T.S.), a distinction held by fewer than 100 scientists worldwide!

Dr. Furst is internationally recognized in academic circles for his scientific achievements in toxicology and cancer research. He pioneered research of compounds even before the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute were established. He was a founder of the Stanford Cancer Chemotherapy Laboratory. In the early 1950s, he developed screening methods for chemotherapeutic drugs, and was among the first to demonstrate that these drugs could be administered orally. His second achievement was the discovery that cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy agents.

Dr. Furst's extensive research led him to the study of heavy metal carcinogenesis and toxicology. His notable discoveries firmly established him as the world's foremost authority on toxicology! Among his contributions are experimental models that offer revolutionary, humane alternatives to animal testing.

Dr. Furst is a recipient of the UCLA Alumni Award for Excellence in Professional Achievement. A member of 15 scientific societies and Fellow of five, he has authored more than 250 publications in the fields of cancer research, organic synthesis, psychopharmacology, and toxicology.

Since 1981, Dr. Furst has been a full-time consultant to various industries and government agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He lectures at universities throughout the world, and frequently speaks at and chairs international health conferences.

As Senior Member of the SAB, Dr. Furst continues to bring an encyclopedic knowledge of science and visionary thinking across a broad range of disciplines, and an energetic dedication to creating innovations that fulfill nature's guidelines for living a long, healthy life.