Location Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Regions Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Gender Male
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Pres. Biogerontology Research Foundation, a UK-based charity for ageing research. Oxford based scientist with degrees in both biomedical & computer science. His PhD research rejuvenates human skin and identifies accurate aging biomarkers. Rejuvenated 80 year old patient skin cells by transplanting mitochondria from 16 y/o skin cells. Using
transcriptomics, proteomics and computational biology, he identified pathways to rejuvenate skin. Screens small molecules to replicate regenerative process. His research resulted in advanced protocol to screen drugs with properties that I.D.'d 12 novel geroprotective drugs.
Over past 8 years, Avi headed the Oxford Univ. Scientific Society, world’s oldest student scientific organization. Co-founded Oxford Univ. Synthetic Biology Society and others. Organized >370 talks, chaired 8 conferences and hosted 28 Nobel prize winners. Launched Big Data Science in Medicine Conference series & the Longevity Reporter, premier source of health & longevity news
