David Gems

David Gems
David Gems
Nationality British
Fields Genetics, Biology of Aging
Institutions University College London
Alma mater University of Sussex

David Gems FRS is a British biogerontologist and Reader in the Biology of Ageing at UCL where he is also Deputy Director of the Institute of Healthy Ageing.[1] His work concerns understanding aging through the genetics of C. elegans.[2]

Early life and education

Gems went to the University of Sussex, graduating in 1983 with a BSc in Biochemistry.[3] After graduation in 1983, Gems pursued various work in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico and USA.[4] It is alleged that during his time in Nicaragua, Gems associated with the Sandinista National Liberation Front.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Institute of Healthy Ageing - People", accessed November 21, 2010.
  2. ^ "C. elegans Ageing Laboratory", accessed November 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "David Gems Profile", accessed November 21, 2010.
  4. ^ "David Gems Profile", accessed November 21, 2010.
  5. ^ "An interview with Carl Elliott", accessed November 21, 2010.

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