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David A. Sinclair
Biologist

David A. Sinclair

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Researching ageing, sirtuins and epigenetics.

Ageing mechanisms · Lifespan

Born
26 June 1969
Birthplace
Sydney

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David A. Sinclair

David A. Sinclair is an Australian-American biologist whose laboratory work investigates mechanisms associated with ageing. He also writes for a general audience.

Early life

New South Wales

Grew up in St Ives.

UNSW

Completed biochemistry studies in 1991 and a molecular-genetics doctorate in 1995.

Career

  1. 1990s

    MIT research

    Worked in Leonard Guarente’s laboratory.

  2. 1999

    Harvard

    Joined Harvard Medical School.

  3. 2004

    Sirtris

    Co-founded a biotechnology company.

Contributions

Ageing mechanisms

Investigates cellular regulation and epigenetics.

Lifespan

Co-authored a popular book about ageing research.

Beyond work

Public communication

Brings debates about ageing science to a wider readership.

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