Sharon Yang
SHARON YANG
Research Assistant
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC Davis
Research Focus: Understanding the epigenome of quiescent stem cells and how it changes with age
Email: shryang@stanford.edu
SHARON YANG
Research Assistant
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC Davis
Research Focus: Understanding the epigenome of quiescent stem cells and how it changes with age
Email: shryang@stanford.edu
Aging is the result of the deterioration of cells. By reprogramming cells to an embryonic state, we can effectively reverse aging affects in human cells. This scientist wants to cure aging, which would eliminate arthritis, osteoporosis, and other diseases that appear later in life. Listen
A Q&A with Thomas A. Rando, M.D., Ph.D. on Young Blood, Biomarkers, and Aging
Researcher Thomas Rando, from Stanford University, talks about efforts to increase the number of healthy years we live.
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PROFESSORDepartment of Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine |
DIRECTORThe Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging Stanford University School of Medicine |
DIRECTORRR&D Center of Excellence / REAP VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
CHIEF Neurology Service VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
DEPUTY DIRECTORStanford Center on Longevity (SCL) Stanford University |