DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

#88 Ira Pastor on Regeneration


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Ira S. Pastor is the CEO of Bioquark, a life sciences company, developing proprietary combinatorial biologics for the regeneration and repair of human organs and tissues. Ira has over 30 years of pharmaceutical experience. He serves as a board member at multiple companies and organizations including RengerAge, the Reanima Project, The World Academy of Medical Science and the World Economic Forum’s Human Enhancement.


This Episode We Discuss…

Regeneration and repair of human organs and tissues

Natural regenerative capability of humans

Effect of age

Potential role of telomerase

Bioquark’s area of focus in regeneration

Conditions that could potentially benefit from regeneration research

Genetics role in regeneration

Research on animals regenerative abilities

Growing organs outside the human body and its impact on the organ donor system

Somatic reversion and how it differs from other gene therapies


Learn more on Bioquark’s website and stay updated by following them on Facebook.


Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today on September 7th, 2018. New episodes are released on the first and third Fridays of the month. See what else I am up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and iTunes. Questions/inquiries can be sent to [email protected].


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