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Epigenetic clocks and other methylation based biomarkers for studying aging in mammalian species

  • Thu 14 Mar 24

    13:00 - 14:00

  • Colchester Campus

    STEM 3.1

  • Event speaker

    Steve Hovarth

  • Event type

    Lectures, talks and seminars
    Life Sciences Seminar Series

  • Event organiser

    Life Sciences, School of

  • Contact details

    Leo Schalkwyk

Abstract

Distinct from the immutable nature of genetics, epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, exhibit dynamic changes in response to lifestyle modifications and possibly treatments such as young plasma transfusions and omega-3 supplementation. Compelling research in rodent models provides robust evidence that targeted interventions can significantly restore the youthful state of the methylome across various organs, suggesting a promising avenue for reversing age-related epigenetic alterations in humans.

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Speaker

Steve Hovarth

Steve Hovarth

Cambridge

UK, Altos Labs

Prior to joining Altos, Steve was a Professor of Human Genetics and Biostatistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research lies at the intersection of several fields including biogerontology, anti-aging clinical trials, epigenetic biomarkers of aging, epidemiology, systems biology, and comparative biology. Steve and his UCLA colleagues published the first epigenetic clock for saliva in 2011, the first pan-tissue clock (2013), and the first pan mammalian clock (2021). He is also known for developing weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA), a widely used data mining method used in genomic applications.

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