Dr. George L. Sutphin is an academic scientist at the University of Arizona, where he focuses on the molecular basis of ageing. His research uses systems and comparative genetics to discover new molecular processes involved in ageing and their interactions with environmental and genetic factors. The aim of his work is to identify new clinical targets that could extend healthy lifespan and delay the onset of age-related diseases, such as neurodegeneration, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dr. Sutphin began his career in engineering, earning a B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the University of Washington before shifting to ageing biology. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular & Cellular Biology in 2012 and completed postdoctoral training at The Jackson Laboratory. Appointed as Assistant Professor in 2018, he is also active in the ageing research community, serving as CEO and Chairperson of the American Aging Association (AGE).