Traci Parker

Peter Diamandis Delivers Keynote at SENS Rejuvenation Biotechnology Conference

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Undoubtedly, Peter Diamandis is one of the most enthusiastic and charismatic futurists around. Holding key roles with organizations such as Singularity University (which he founded with Ray Kurzweil), Planetary Resources, Chairman at Human Longevity with Craig Ventner,  and the Ansari X Prize Foundation.  Peter Diamandis Peter also co-authored Abundance, which, admittedly, is my go to recommendation and reference when techno-pessimists ask me about …

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SENS Rejuvenation Biotechnology Conference-Keynote: Jim O’Neill

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This morning at the SENS conference, Edward James Olmos kicks off the day with some opening remarks before Jim O’Neill delivers his keynote. Mithril, the two year old investment firm which Jim serves as COO, specializes in emerging technology start-ups.  For example, they recently invested in Magforce, a nanotechnology-based cancer treatment company, and  Helion Energy, another impressive start …

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SENS Rejuvenation Biotechnology- Economic Impact of an Aging Population on the Healthcare System

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The second to last panel discussion features David Brindley as Moderator, Catalina Hoffman and Peter Nakada.  I find it interesting, how the early years and the last years of life mimic each other. For many of the aging population, it is difficult to care for themselves to the degree they were able to in the …

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SENS Rejuvenation Biotechnology Conference-Toward a New Investment Paradigm

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L-R: David Brindley, Jim O’Neill, Michael West, Neil Littman, Bernard Siegel So, I opted for the investment panel, instead of the clinical tracks of Alzheimers and Cardiovascular Disease. Moderated by David Brindley, panelists take turns presenting their perspective, and we start off with Neil Littman from CIRM (California Institute of Regenerative Medicine).  Translational medicine is now …

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Molecular and Cellular Damage as the Cause of the Diseases of Aging

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On the stage sits an all-star panel including Aubrey de Grey , Jeff Karp , Caleb Finch, Stephen Minger and Richard Baker, discussing the idea that diseases of aging may stem from molecular and cellular damage that accrues with age. I am trying to not think about the sheer brainpower and knowledge that sits just a few feet away.  Aubrey de Grey First up, …

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