Liz Parrish

“I am happy to be patient zero. It is for the world, for the sick children and sick old people. My life has been good. I understand the risks but I research how people die and I am happy to say that today I do not know how I will die now. Tomorrow or in the long future I was up for a change.”

“The gene therapies on my body are to measure the effects on humans. There is plenty of animal research to support these gene therapies but no one was conducting human tests.”

“But do remember that the most important risk factor for cancer is growing older. Most cancers occur in people over the age of 65.”

“Currently, we are working to deliver our anti-aging gene therapies to terminally ill people for compassionate care. Although, in the future we think that preventative medicine against aging would begin at a much younger age.”

“I am patient zero.”

“We will 'de-age' progressively, as cures are developed.”

“Yes, we are looking into gene therapies for immune cells to target senescent cells.”

“Work by Maria Blasco, Calvin Harley, Michael Fossel, Woodring Wright and Shay and Ronald Depinho in particular are of interest but there are literally thousands of articles relating to telomerase, telomeres and the biology behind it.”

“I hope that the image of gene therapy is changing. It seems to be.”

“Hundreds of people are undergoing gene therapy today. There are no known neurological issues.”

“Exercise and eat healthy foods in moderation. I am a vegetarian but that is a personal choice.”

“Our goal is to build laboratories that will have the mission of a cGMP product at a reduced cost.”

“Patient zero feels great and is back to work.”

“It is important that we work toward a better future. You can make a difference. Don't listen to people who say you are unqualified, you can start a change and see it through.”

“BioViva is trying to help improve human health and wellbeing, and alleviate suffering. We are not trying to determine who should live or die. Everyone has a right to life without suffering.”

“As lifespan increases fertility rates go down all over the world. Humans will create better technology and space travel will increase. These are all good signs for the future.”

“We are a company for the people, please get involved. Be part of the conversation.”

“I think gene therapy and nanotechnology go hand in hand.”

“Gene therapy technology is much like computing technology. We had to build the super computer which cost $8 million in 1960. Now everyone has technologies that work predictably and at a cost the average person can afford.”

“I would suggest always getting behind a company that shares your goals, whom you have access to the people who run it and who truly care about the world. This way we steer the ship together and many fears can be let go of.”