David Roberts, MPH - Managing Partner
David Roberts, MPH, is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Mara Labs, where he leads marketing, sales, and product launches for the company's stabilized, bioactive sulforaphane formulations for cellular detox.
As a senior executive, he helps guide company strategy and translate scientific research into commercially viable products.
Product Development and Scientific Integration
David is directly involved in formulation, ingredient evaluation, research interpretation, product development, clinical framing, scientific review, editorial review, and consumer education.
His work supports the development and positioning of Mara Labs’ supplement formulations, with a focus on stable, bioactive compounds for effective cellular detox.
Founder Origin and Mission
David founded Mara Labs following his wife Mara’s cancer diagnosis, which led him to investigate sulforaphane and the limitations of existing supplements.
He partnered with Dr. John Gildea, PhD, whose work was instrumental in developing the stabilized, bioactive form of sulforaphane used in BrocElite®.
This breakthrough established the foundation for Mara Labs’ approach to cellular detox, with an emphasis on compound stability, bioavailability, and science-driven formulation.
Read the full Mara Labs origin story.
Research, Publications, and Global Scientific Work
David has contributed to peer-reviewed research in pain assessment, clinical measurement, intestinal health, and health outcomes.
Some of his published work includes the Pictorial Pain Interference Questionnaire (Journal of Pain Research, 2018), research in Pain and the Journal of Trauma, and studies on intestinal barrier function and glyphosate-related injury.
His broader research experience includes NIH-funded research and clinical trials, quantitative health research, HIV education programs, and international public health projects across the U.S., Africa, and global survey initiatives.
David also co-hosts the Mara Labs Podcast with Dr. John Gildea and is a frequent guest on established health and science podcasts, including appearances on Bulletproof Radio and Wellness Mama.
Education
MPH, International Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
BS, Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
