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Pankaj Kapahi, PhD (he/him/his)

Professor
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Novato, California, United States

Dr. Pankaj Kapahi, a renowned scientist, originally pursued a medical career at St. Georges Medical School in London. However, he soon recognized the significant gap in understanding the biology of aging and age-related diseases, leading him to transition to a career in basic science. Under the guidance of Tom Kirkwood, he completed a Ph.D. focused on species-specific differences in lifespan.

As a post-doctoral fellow in the labs of Seymour Benzer and Michael Karin, Dr. Kapahi was inspired by their groundbreaking work in genetics and the use of invertebrates to model human diseases. This experience transformed his scientific perspective and highlighted the value of invertebrate model systems.

Since 2004, Dr. Kapahi's lab at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has made notable contributions to nutrient-dependent responses, aging, and metabolism. Their pioneering work identified TOR as a crucial factor in mediating lifespan extension by dietary restriction, offering new insights into aging mechanisms.

Currently, Dr. Kapahi's lab focuses on understanding how diet influences aging and age-related diseases across various model organisms. His dedication to mentoring is evident through the training of numerous Ph.D. and postdoctoral students over the years.

At present, his lab is training 4 Ph.D. students, 3 master's students, and 4 postdoctoral fellows. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Kapahi has mentored approximately 14 students and 27 postdoctoral fellows.

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