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George Martin, MD, Pathology, Seattle, WA

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Pathology Seattle, WA

Molecular Genetics, Anatomic Pathology

Professor of Pathology Emeritus

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1953
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Chemistry, 1948 - 1949
  • University of Alaska System
    University of Alaska SystemNo Degree, 1946 - 1948
  • College of the City of New York
    College of the City of New YorkNo Degree, 1944 - 1945
  • Cooper Union
    Cooper UnionNo Degree, 1944

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1956 - 2023
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Cytogenetics
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Biotechnology Achievement Award Dart/New York University, 2011
  • SENECA Medal for Research into Aging Industrial Club of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2011
  • Inaugural Science Award Buck Institute for Research in Aging, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Rapamycin decreases DNA damage accumulation and enhances cell growth of WRN deficient human fibroblasts"  
    Saha B, Cypro A, Martin GM, Oshima J, Aging Cell, 1/1/2014
  • "Atypical Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome: Is the WRN locus a modifier?"  
    Lessel D, Saha B, Hisama F, Kaymakamzade B, Nurlu G, Gursoy-Ozdemir Y, Thiele H, Numberg P, Martin GM, Kubuisch C, Oshima J, American Journal of Medical Genetics, 1/1/2014
  • "An encouraging progress report on the treatment of progeria and its implications for atherogenesis"  
    Oshima J, Martin GM, Hisama F, Circulation, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Roles of Nature, Nurture and Chance in the Genesis of Variable Trajectories of Aging.
    Martin, G.M., Japanese Journal of Geriatrics, 1/1/2013
  • Age-related cataract in anti-oxidant altered mice.
    Wolf, N.S., Pendergrass, W., VanRemmen, H., Bartke, A., Rabinovitch, P.S., Martin, G.M., Investigative Ophthamology & Visual Science, 1/1/2005
  • Genetic, environmental and stochastic modulations of biological aging and its sequelae of geriatric disorders.
    Martin, G.M., Neurobiology of Aging, 1/1/2004
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Lectures

  • "The Roles of Nature, Nurture and Chance in the Genesis of Variable Trajectories of Aging" 
    Osaka, Japan - 1/1/2013
  • Ellison Lecture, "How important are stochastic variations in gene expression in explaining intra-specific differences in the pace and patterns of aging?" 
    Hyderabad, India - 1/1/2011
  • "Taking a Chance on Life: Epigenetic Gambling, Epigenetic Drift and Somatic Mutation Modulate Lifespan and Healthspan" 
    Andrus School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • "Responses to George Martin's 2009 Aging Cell Paper on Epigenetic Gambling and Aging" 
    Martin, G.M., Yates, F.E., Promislow, D. and Rose, M.R., American Aging Association Web Forum 1 (eds. GM Martin and RJ Martin)
    http://www.americanaging.org/Forum/1/
    1/1/2010
  • "HR 676 holds promise for a successful national health program" 
    Martin, G.M., Seattle Times
    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2009470964_health-care_reform_national_pl.html
    1/14/2009
  • "How is the evolutionary biological theory of aging holding up against mounting attacks? (With commentaries and responses by Dr. Martin)." 
    Martin, G.M., American Aging Association: AGE Newsletter
    1/1/2005
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Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic and Others Call Aging into the Limelight
    Mayo Clinic and Others Call Aging into the LimelightFebruary 8th, 2011

Grant Support

  • International Registry Of Werner SyndromeNational Cancer Institute2006–2011
  • Dementias Of The Alzheimer'S TypeNational Institute On Aging2001–2005
  • International Registry Of Werner Syndrome/Cell BankNational Cancer Institute1997–2005
  • Apolipoprotein E Alleles In Modulating TrypanosomaNational Institute On Aging2001
  • Overexpression Of Genes Of Potential Relevance To DNA Damage Of AgingNational Institute On Aging1996–2000
  • Gene Action In The Pathobiology Of AgingNational Institute On Aging1985–2000
  • Suppression Of App-Mediated, Differentiation Related CytotoxicityNational Institute On Aging1996–1998
  • Alzheimers Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging1995–1998
  • Leadership And Excellance In Alzheimers Disease AwardNational Institute On Aging1994–1998
  • Homozygosity Mapping Of The Werner Syndrome LocusNational Institute On Aging1989–1997
  • Genetic Approaches To Aging ResearchNational Institute On Aging1985–1996
  • Gene Action In Pathobiology Of AgingNational Institute On Aging1994
  • Allzheimers DiseaseNational Institute On Aging1994
  • Leadership And Excellance In Alzheimer'S Disease AwardNational Institute On Aging1992–1993
  • Allzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging1990–1993
  • Alzheimer Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging1985–1990
  • Familial Alzeimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging1989
  • Altered Lung Glutathione Induced--Insertion MutagenesisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1987–1989
  • Medical Scientist Training ProgramNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1985–1987