Interview with Prof. Dr. Augustinus Bader

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Editor's note: The interview series in Rejuvenation Research is a unique and, I believe, highly valuable feature of the journal, giving readers insights into the thinking and motivation of some of the most influential movers and shakers in the many disciplines—not only scientific ^{1 –7} but also political, ^8,9 sociological, ¹⁰ ethical, ¹¹ and more—that impinge on the crusade to defeat aging. This issue's interview features a leading academic from the world of tissue engineering and stem cells, who has enthusiastically embraced the application of those technologies to the problem of aging. Moreover, Professor Bader is highly active in the effort to bring such groups together across both national and scientific borders, as exemplified by the recent adoption of Rejuvenation Research as the official journal of the World Federation and World Virtual Institute of Regenerative Medicine, which he leads. Such efforts constitute a powerful force in stimulating high-quality communication between the field of biomedical gerontology and the many constituencies that will be affected by progress against aging—a debate that, as I ^{12 –22} and others ^{23 –28} have noted recently, is essential if we are to develop effective interventions against aging with all possible speed.