Dr. Myron Wentz, internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in infectious disease diagnosis, holds a B.S. in biology from North Central College in Illinois, an M.S. in microbiology from the University of North Dakota, and a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah. While completing his doctoral work, Wentz joined a pathology group in Peoria, Illinois as an infectious disease specialist for three hospitals.
Wentz founded Gull Laboratories in 1974 to develop viral diagnostics. Soon several of his assays, including the first commercially available diagnostic test for Epstein-Barr virus, were FDA-approved for marketing to hospitals and clinical laboratories. He launched USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional supplements, in 1992. In addition to Gull and USANA, Wentz created Sanoviv Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in Baja California.
In recent years, Wentz has turned his attention to charitable concerns and travels worldwide as a medical missionary for the Children's Hunger Fund. His humanitarian efforts include founding medical centers in Uganda and Cambodia to serve children in those countries. He is also the principal contributor for the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at his North Central alma mater.
