Cynthia Phillips Cynthia Phillips, Ph.D. is a scientist at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. She is extensively published on health and science topics. Shana Priwer has written extensively on a variety of medical and health topics. Pierre Manfroy, M.D. has a special interest in weight management and has worked for years, "on the front lines," helping families battle against the obesity epidemic. Read More Read Less