form8k_jan212009.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):  January 21, 2009




BioTime, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
1-12830
94-3127919
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


1301 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, California 94502
(Address of principal executive offices)

(510) 521-3390
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Statements made in this Report that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed.  Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those discussed in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Words such as “expects,” “may,” “will,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.


Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
 
The press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number
  
Description
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 21, 2009


 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 
BIOTIME, INC.
   
   
Date:  January 21, 2009
By   /s/ Steven A. Seinberg       
 
Chief Financial Officer
   


 
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Exhibit Number
  
Description
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 21, 2009