Wellness & Wisdom

Shivani Sharma believes exosomes - tiny nanoparticles in our bodies - may offer a new path to curing and managing disease. While first discovered in the 1980's, Shivani's breakthrough method of studying exosomes using the Atomic Force Microscope, offers scientists the ability to comprehensively study these fragile but powerful particles. A new frontier in microbiology, Shivani and other nano scientists are just beginning to understand the important role of exosomes in our body. Dr. Shivani Sharma holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. She serves as Associate Director for the NanoPico Characterization Lab at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA. Her primary area of expertise is nanomedicine, structural biology and biomarker development. She is a founding member of the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) and has chaired sessions as well as delivered invited talks at several International/National conferences related to exosomes and cancer diagnostics. Shivani serves on the Editorial board of two Journals. Her award-winning work has been featured worldwide. A Clinical & Translational Science Institute fellow at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, she also pursues active interest in enhancing academic-industry research collaborations for biomedical technology translation. She is a proud mom of twins, and her favorite TED Talk is Stuart Fierstein: The Pursuit of Ignorance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and interpretation of exosomes and aging, which remains an emerging field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Interweaving Ancient Myths with Cutting-Edge Science, our quest for extended healthspan and lifespan harnesses Surgical Stem Cell Treatments, Cellular information updates as Exosomes and even our Mind's Role in Aging and Disease. A pursuit of human dignity against age-related illnesses and suffering, Dr. Tiryaki is urging us to Stay Confident, Innovate, and Reprogram Our Cells. Mr. Tunc Tiryaki is a world-leading consultant plastic surgeon, renowned for his ground-breaking work in facial regeneration, where he was one of the first surgeons in the world to use fat derived stem cells in mini facelift procedures. Mr. Tiryaki is the Chair of the Humanitarian Programs of ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) and founder of ISAPS-LEAP Surgical Relief Teams that conducts volunteer reconstructive surgery operations all around the world. With a special interest in facial surgery and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, Mr. Tiryaki employs cutting-edge techniques to enhance and refine, delivering natural, youthful results without visible scars. His unrivalled skill, exceptional results and surgical finesse saw him named one of the ‘BEST FACELIFT SURGEONS IN THE UK’ by Tatler Magazine. As one of the few face-lift specialists in the UK, Mr. Tiryaki practices in London and his native Istanbul. He lectures around the world on his innovative methods and is highly sought after for his knowledge, expertise and commitment to research and innovation. Mr Tiryaki has led a team of internationally-acclaimed plastic surgeons at the pinnacle of the industry alongside biotechnology and genetic engineers from Harvard University to develop the next biggest innovation in anti-ageing. Four years of research and development into the field of exosomes has culminated in the development of a revolutionary new-generation skincare and wound-healing product, set to launch in late 2022. Widely published, Mr. Tiryaki is a section editor for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal and has authored several internationally published publications on regenerative facelifts and micro-lifting, as well as the first medical textbook on inverse abdominoplasty. He also sits on several boards, including Lipocube, a medical device used for regenerative procedures which he helped invent. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx