David Weinkove is a Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Durham University where he researches ageing using the nematode worm C. elegans. He found mutants in bacteria that slow worm ageing and is investigating if the mechanism applies to humans. He co-founded Magnitude Biosciences Ltd, which helps companies develop products that slow ageing. He is Emeritus Chair of the British Society for Research on Ageing and builds relationships with government, industry and charities to keep people healthier for longer.