Sebastian Hofer

University of Graz (Austria)

Sebastian studied Molecular Microbiology at the Technical University of Graz (Austria) and the Karl-Franzens-University Graz and did research at the Free University of Berlin (Germany). He obtained his PhD in Molecular Biology, focusing on intermittent fasting and the modulation of the polyamine metabolism as feasible strategies to prolong health- and lifespan at the Institute of Molecular Biosciences (University of Graz). His current research focus lies on gaining a deeper molecular understanding of therapeutic and pharmacological interventions that slow the process of aging, utilizing yeasts, flies and mice. He is also trained as a “Clinical Trial Specialist” (Medical University of Graz) and is involved in several clinical trials studying the effects of spermidine supplementation and therapeutic fasting in humans.