NEVBIO presents seminar on aging – Nov 6
“Cure Aging or Die Trying” Dr. Bill Andrews, CEO of Sierra SciencesLunch and LectureFriday, November 6th, 2009 (12 pm to 1 pm) at McCormick & Schmick’s Â
11:30 a.m. Check-in, 12 p.m., Lunch & Lecture ($35)
335 Hughes Center, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Can We Slow Down the Aging Process? Yes – By Reversing the Telomeres Shortening Process
Reno-based Sierra Sciences is a company devoted to finding ways to extend our lifespans beyond the theoretical maximum of 125 years. Scientific research has shown that this theoretical maximum is limited because of the length of our telomeres which shorten as we get older. Our reproductive cells don’t experience this shortening, and thus don’t age, because they contain an enzyme called telomerase that re-lengthens the telomeres as they shorten. Sierra Sciences is searching for pharmaceuticals that will induce the production of telomerase in all our cells.
On November 6th, 2007 Sierra Sciences found its first telomerase inducing chemical; called C0057684. This chemical is the first ever discovered that activates the telomerase gene without killing the cells. Efforts are presently underway to learn everything possible about C0057684.
Bill Andrews, Ph.D. – President & CEO of Sierra Sciences
Dr. Andrews leads the scientific research and development function of Sierra Sciences. Under Dr. Andrews’ direction, Sierra Sciences has discovered and filed patent applications on many previously unknown, key elements of the regulation of telomerase. Dr. Andrews’ team at Sierra Sciences is now pursuing direct molecular approaches to temporarily activate telomerase expression, and is performing high-throughput screening and drug discovery efforts.
Please RSVP by e-mail jlaub@regenmd.org
