Eric M. Verdin was born in Belgium. He has a BS in Medical Sciences and doctorate of medicine from the University of Liege. He previously held faculty positions at the
National Institutes of Health and at Picower Institute for Medical Research. He is an inventor on at least 15 published patents.
Research focus areas Verdin’s research has seen him focus on: •
Epigenetic regulation: His research career began with a focus on epigenetic regulation, and for many years he worked primarily on the biology of HIV, with a particular emphasis on transcriptional regulation and the role of chromatin •
Sirtuins: a family of proteins that influence the aging process by inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDACs) through epigenetics •
Ketone bodies: created from fatty acids by the liver and used as an energy source during periods when carbs are not available • NAD+: the oxidized form of NAD At Gladstone, Verdin researched the role of metabolism and diet in aging and on chronic diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s. == Selected publications ==