Cynthia Kenyon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Biology
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_California,_San_Francisco
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:scientific_community
age-related diseases
insulin signaling pathway
developmental biology
neurobiology
cellular biology
longevity research
biogerontology
molecular mechanisms of aging
caloric restriction research
genetic regulation of aging
gptkbp:birth_date 1954-01-01
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:contribution discovery of genes that regulate lifespan
gptkbp:education gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkbp:field gptkb:Genetics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cynthia Kenyon
gptkbp:impact implications for human health
increased understanding of aging mechanisms
potential for lifespan extension
gptkbp:influenced aging research
gptkbp:influenced_by Molecular biology
C. elegans research
gptkbp:known_for research on aging
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Gairdner_Foundation_International_Award
National Academy of Sciences member
gptkbp:notable_publication Aging and longevity in C. elegans
Genetic pathways that regulate lifespan
The biology of aging
The role of insulin signaling in aging
gptkbp:research genetic manipulation
molecular genetics
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:Caenorhabditis_elegans
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:David_Schneider
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:USC_Keck_School_of_Medicine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5