Michael d west biography of william
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Michael D. West
American biogerontologist
Michael D. West | |
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West in 2013 | |
| 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.
Early life and education
West was born in Niles, Michigan, to a wealthy family which ran an automobile leasing business. After graduating from