Helen Hobbs
Discovered the hypofunctioning gene for PCSK9 in the early 2000s, leading to the development of PCSK9 inhibitors.
Videos Mentioning Helen Hobbs

#23–Tom Dayspring Part IV of V: statins, Zetia, PCSK9 inhibitors, niacin, cholesterol & the brain
Peter Attia MD
A researcher credited with the discovery of the PCSK9 family of proteins.

Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Researcher who, with colleagues, discovered that hypofunctioning PCSK9 leads to naturally low LDL cholesterol and immunity to heart disease.

210 - Lp(a) and its impact on heart disease | Benoît Arsenault, Ph.D.& Peter Attia, M.D.
Peter Attia MD
A researcher at UT Southwestern whose group showed in 2006 that common variants in PCSK9 were associated with lower LDL levels and protection against cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging
FoundMyFitness
Discovered the hypofunctioning gene for PCSK9 in the early 2000s, leading to the development of PCSK9 inhibitors.

Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Scientist who discovered the role of PCSK9 in familial hypercholesterolemia, leading to PCSK9 inhibitor drugs.