September 17, 2008 -

Dr. Paola Timiras, Professor Emerita of Molecular and Cell Biology and Co-Director the Center for Research and Education on Aging (CREA) at the University of California, Berkeley, passed away of heart failure on September 12.

At age 85, Timiras was still a vigorous and influential professor and researcher on aging, a prolific author, and a tireless teacher. A long-term supporter of aging research at Berkeley, Timiras collaborated with several bioengineering faculty. Her accomplishments will continue to be felt, and her presence sorely missed.

Read more about Timiras' life and memorials at the UC Berkeley Newscenter.