Christopher C. Thompson, M.D., MSc

Christopher C. Thompson, M.D., MSc, is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he also co-leads the Center for Weight Management and Wellness. A pioneer in bariatric endoscopy, he has developed and advanced procedures that have shaped the field, led pivotal clinical trials, authored more than 300 publications, and co-founded multiple start-ups in endoscopic technology, including Bariendo, the first all-in-one obesity care platform offering cost-effective, durable treatments. He has also served in leadership roles with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson brings deep expertise in pioneering endoscopic therapies to Fractyl’s clinical programs