This biographical article is written like a résumé. (February 2018) |
Michael D. West | |
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Born | Niles, Michigan,[1] USA |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S.) Andrews University (M.S.) Baylor College of Medicine (Ph.D.)[2] |
Known for | Founder and CEO of AgeX Therapeutics, former CEO and co-CEO of BioTime, Founder of Geron Corporation, former CEO of Advanced Cell Technology, research in biogerontology, stem cell science, cellular aging, and telomeres |
Michael D. West (born 28 April 1953 in Niles, Michigan) is an American biogerontologist, and a pioneer in stem cells,[3] cellular aging and telomerase.[4] He is the founder and CEO of AgeX Therapeutics,[5][6] a startup focused on the field of experimental gerontology.