Serendipity is very important in scientific endeavors and played a critical role in the discovery of the mammalian gene, Klotho. Mouse and human genetic studies indicate that Klotho may largely determine how intelligent we are, what diseases we are susceptible to and how long we will live. Injection of synthetic Klotho hormone into mice reduces injury and promotes healing in kidney failure, shrinks tumors in various cancers and ameliorates many of the diseases of aging, including loss of cognition. Will these therapeutic effects translate into people and allow us to live well longer? Bill leads his own consulting firm supporting biotechnology company CEOs with corporate strategy, fundraising and partnering/licensing transactions. Over the past 19 years, he has helped his clients raise more than $500 million in seed funding, venture capital, IPOs, PIPEs, M&A, and licensing deals. His current client roster includes San Diego-based Klotho Therapeutics, Inc. Previously Bill worked for Dupont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. for almost 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately as Vice President, Business Development and Marketing Services. Bill holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in bio-organic chemistry from Oxford University and a B.Sc. in chemistry with First Class Honors from the University of Glasgow. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
