David Gems
| David Herbert Gems | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1960 Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Fields | Genetics, biogerontology |
| Institutions | University College London |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex, University of Glasgow |
| Thesis | Transformation and development of Aspergillus nidulans (1990) |
| Doctoral advisor | A.J. Clutterbuck |
David Gems is a British geneticist and biogerontologist. He is Professor of Biology of Ageing at University College London where he is also Deputy Director of the Institute of Healthy Ageing.[1][2] His work concerns understanding aging through the genetics of C. elegans.[3]
Early life and education
Gems went to the University of Sussex, graduating in 1983 with a BSc in Biochemistry.[4] After graduation in 1983, Gems pursued various work in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico and USA.[5] It is alleged that during his time in Nicaragua, Gems associated with the Sandinista National Liberation Front.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.ucl.ac.uk/iha/iha-news/Congratulations_Prof_Gems
- ↑ "Institute of Healthy Ageing - People", accessed November 21, 2010.
- ↑ "C. elegans Ageing Laboratory", accessed November 21, 2010.
- ↑ "David Gems Profile", accessed November 21, 2010.
- ↑ "David Gems Profile", accessed November 21, 2010.
- ↑ "An interview with Carl Elliott", accessed November 21, 2010.
External links
- Blue death: The frontiers of ageing research Video in which Gems discusses his work
- David Gems Profile, Gems Laboratory
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