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Nathan Basisty
Tenure-Track Investigator at National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Nathan Basisty is a tenure-track investigator and NIH Distinguished Scholar at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Here are some key details about his background and research:
Education and Training
- Born in Lviv, Ukraine and raised in Seattle, Washington
- Received his B.S. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Pathology from the University of Washington
- Completed postdoctoral studies at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Current Role
Dr. Basisty joined the NIA in 2022 as a tenure-track investigator and chief of the Translational Geroproteomics Unit (TGU).12
Research Focus
His research leverages advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomic approaches to:
- Study the molecular underpinnings of aging
- Discover and treat the underlying biology of aging and age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease
- Develop senescence-based biomarkers of aging
- Identify and validate markers on the surface of senescent cells
Notable Achievements
- Received a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the NIH in 2020
- Won two "Aging Cell Best Paper Prizes" in 2014 and 2017
- Received the Joseph A. Pignolo, Sr. Award in Aging Research in 2016
- Recognized as a Rising Star in Proteomics and Metabolomics by the Journal of Proteome Research3
Dr. Basisty has made significant contributions to the field of aging research, particularly through his work on developing proteomic approaches to study senescence and age-related diseases.12
Highlights
Dec 8 · calendar.gwu.edu
Chemistry Seminar: Dr. Nathan Basisty, NIH Distinguished Scholar
Nov 15 · videocast.nih.gov
Forging a Path to Translational Geroscience with Proteomics
Oct 12 · buckinstitute.org
Buck postdoc Nathan Basisty wins a prestigious career-boosting ...