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Sven Bocklandt
editSven Roger Bocklandt is a Belgian American geneticist and former science journalist best known for his research on the gay gene[1][2][3] and animal genetic engineering work at Colossal Biosciences to restore extinct animal species[4]. Sven is also the developer of the epigenetic clock.[5]
Early life and education
editSven earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology and Master's in Biotechnology from the University of Ghent. He received his doctorate degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He was also a science journalist for Belgian public television. He wrote and produced over 50 TV segments and two documentaries where he communicated complex scientific and technological breakthroughs to a broad prime time audience.[4] It was while working on a documentary that he first met geneticist Dean Hamer (who he would work with later on in Washington, D.C.) and his work on the genetic causes of male homosexuality.[6]
Research and career
editThe Gay Gene
editFascinated by Hamer's work, Bocklandt decided to move from Belgium to the United States to work with him at the National Institute of Health. There, he started researching the X chromosome, with the hope that he would find the gay gene. Due to the politics of funding for sex research, grant proposals that included words such as "gay", "condom", or even "sexuality" were turned down, thus making their research increasingly difficult.[6]
The Epigenetic Clock
editAt UCLA, he was a researcher at the David Geffen School of Medicine.[7] During his post-doctoral research studies at UCLA, Sven developed and patented an epigenetic method to predict the age of an individual.[8]
Genomics
editIn 2020, he became VP of Scientific Affairs and Corporate Communication for Bionano Genomics, where he helped shape and deliver the company's global message and strategy.[4][9]
Animal Genetic Engineering
editBocklandt was the co-founder of Felix Pets, a company that produced the first hypoallergenic, gene edited cat using 3 gene editing tools (ZFN, TALEN, CRISPR-Cas9).[4][10][11] He currently works as Species Director at Colossal, with a focus on de-extinction of animal species.[4]
In the media
editBocklandt was 19 years old when he publicly spoke about his homosexuality in the TV show Zonder voorschift (TV1) in 1994. He was also actively involved in the early years of the gay youth group Web Jon Niet Hetero.[12] His appearance in the show back then drew enormous public reaction in Belgium. Years later, he was interviewed again by Lieve Blancquaert, this time to showcase his life and research achievements after he moved to Los Angeles.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ newspapers, McClatchy (2008-12-01). "US researchers find evidence that homosexuality linked to genetics". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ published, Ker Than (2006-02-24). "Mom's Genetics Could Produce Gay Sons". livescience.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Bocklandt, S.; Hamer, D. H. (2003). "Beyond hormones: a novel hypothesis for the biological basis of male sexual orientation". Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. 26 (3 Suppl): 8–12. ISSN 0391-4097. PMID 12834013.
- ^ a b c d e "Sven Bocklandt, Ph.D." Colossal. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Dr. Sven Bocklandt's Profile Page". Technology Networks. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ a b "The Real Story on Gay Genes". Discover Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ News, A. B. C. "Men with Older Brothers More Likely to be Gay". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Dotinga, Randy (2006-02-21). "Moms' Genetics Might Help Produce Gay Sons". www.healthday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Sven Bocklandt's research while affiliated with Bionano Genomics and other places".
- ^ EP2215232A4, Avner, David B.; Bocklandt, Sven & Kehler, James, "Method of genetically altering and producing allergy free cats", issued 2013-01-02
- ^ "Why We Do What We Do | Felix Pets". Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Onderzoeker naar homogen herbeleeft televisiedebuut". Talk of the Town (in Dutch). 2007-04-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Van homotiener naar Doctor Homogen". Talk of the Town (in Dutch). 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "DPG Media Privacy Gate". myprivacy.dpgmedia.be. Retrieved 2024-08-09.