Steve Horvath

Steve Horvath, UCLA professor, presenting a talk June 2015

Steve Horvath is a biostatistician and geneticist known for his work in epigenetics and aging research. He is a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the Department of Human Genetics and the Department of Biostatistics.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Steve Horvath was born in Germany and later moved to the United States. He earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed his postdoctoral training in biostatistics at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Career[edit | edit source]

Horvath's research primarily focuses on the development of biomarkers for aging and age-related diseases. He is best known for creating the epigenetic clock, a tool that uses DNA methylation levels to estimate the biological age of cells, tissues, and organs. This groundbreaking work has significant implications for understanding the aging process and developing interventions to promote healthy aging.

Epigenetic Clock[edit | edit source]

The epigenetic clock is a highly accurate biomarker of aging, which Horvath developed by analyzing DNA methylation data. This clock can predict the biological age of various tissues and cell types, providing insights into the aging process and potential age-related diseases. The epigenetic clock has been widely used in gerontology and biomedical research to study the effects of aging and to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-aging therapies.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Steve Horvath has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of aging research, including the Mildred S. Dresselhaus Prize and the EUREKA Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His work has been published in leading scientific journals and has garnered significant attention from the scientific community and the media.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Horvath resides in Los Angeles, California, where he continues his research and teaching at UCLA. He is actively involved in various scientific organizations and frequently collaborates with researchers worldwide.

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