Summary of Longevity Person of the Year 2022 - David Sinclair, Harvard Medical School

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Professor David Sinclair of Harvard Medical School was selected as the 2022 Longevity Person of the Year by YouTube subscribers. In his talk, Sinclair discusses the current state of longevity research and how epigenetics is playing an increasingly important role. He also discusses his recent paper showing that reversing the age of the epigenome can cure age-related diseases. Despite the challenges faced by the field of aging research, Sinclair is optimistic about the future.

• 00:00:00 David Sinclair discusses the current state of longevity research and how epigenetics is playing an increasingly important role. He also discusses his recent paper showing that reversing the age of the epigenome can cure age-related diseases.
• 00:05:00 David Sinclair, a Harvard Medical School professor, has discovered that they can reverse aging in mice by turning on three genes. This new discovery has the potential to help treat many diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's disease. However, the field faces many obstacles, such as the economy and a lack of funding. Additionally, there is a large exodus of academic students into professorships, which is a shame. Despite these challenges, Sinclair is optimistic about the future of aging research.
• 00:10:00 David Sinclair, a Harvard Medical School professor, was selected by YouTube subscribers as the 2022 Longevity Person of the Year. Sinclair advocates for better treatment and support for scientists, as well as for better salaries and career opportunities for young scientists. He also emphasizes the importance of preserving academic freedom and encourages people to take care of themselves in order to live long and healthy lives.