Michael D. West
Michael D. West | |
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West in 2013 | |
| Born | April 28, 1953 Niles, Michigan, USA |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S.) Andrews University (M.S.) Baylor College of Medicine (Ph.D.) |
| 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, cellular aging and telomerase. He is the founder and CEO of AgeX Therapeutics, a startup focused on the field of experimental gerontology.