8-K

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): July 4, 2010


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:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 BioTime's 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 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 – Other Events

          With sadness, we regret to announce that Dr. Robert N. Butler, a member of our Board of Directors, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the age of 83.  Dr. Butler was a leading expert in geriatrics and diseases associated with the aging process, and founded the International Longevity Center-USA, a non-profit international research, policy, and education organization formed to educate individuals on how to live longer and better.  Dr. Butler was the first director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, where he helped educate the nation about the dangers of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Butler founded the nation’s first department of geriatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development.  Dr. Butler won the Pulitzer Prize for his book Why Survive? Being Old in America and is co-author with Myrna I. Lewis of Aging and Mental Health as well as The New Love and Sex after 60. His latest books are The Longevity Revolution (2008) and The Longevity Prescription (2010).

Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01- Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated July 6, 2010

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:	July 6, 2010	By:	/s/ Steven A. Seinberg
			Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated July 6, 2010

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

BioTime Announces Passing of Board Director Dr. Robert N. Butler

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2010--BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTIM) announced with sadness that Dr. Robert N. Butler, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the age of 83. Dr. Butler was a leading expert in geriatrics and diseases associated with the aging process, and founded the International Longevity Center-USA, a non-profit international research, policy, and education organization formed to educate individuals on how to live longer and better. Dr. Butler was the first director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, where he helped educate the nation about the dangers of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Butler founded the nation’s first department of geriatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development. Dr. Butler won the Pulitzer Prize for his book Why Survive? Being Old in America and is co-author with Myrna I. Lewis of Aging and Mental Health as well as The New Love and Sex after 60. His latest books are The Longevity Revolution (2008) and The Longevity Prescription (2010).

About BioTime, Inc.

BioTime, headquartered in Alameda, California, is a biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine and blood plasma volume expanders. Its broad platform of stem cell technologies is developed through subsidiaries focused on specific fields of applications. BioTime develops and markets research products in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine through its wholly owned subsidiary Embryome Sciences, Inc. BioTime’s subsidiary OncoCyte Corporation focuses on the therapeutic applications of stem cell technology in cancer. Another subsidiary, OrthoCyte Corporation, is developing therapeutic applications of stem cells to treat orthopedic diseases and injuries. BioTime plans to develop therapeutic products in China for the treatment of ophthalmologic, skin, musculo-skeletal system, and hematologic diseases, including the targeting of genetically modified stem cells to tumors as a novel means of treating currently incurable forms of cancer, through its subsidiary BioTime Asia, Limited. BioTime’s Singapore subsidiary, ES Cell International Pte Ltd, has been at the forefront of advances in human embryonic stem (“hES”) cell technology, being one of the earliest distributors of hES cell lines to the research community. ESI has produced clinical-grade human embryonic stem cell lines that were derived following principles of good manufacturing practice and currently offers them for potential use in therapeutic product development. In addition to its stem cell products, BioTime develops blood plasma volume expanders, blood replacement solutions for hypothermic (low temperature) surgery, and technology for use in surgery, emergency trauma treatment and other applications. BioTime’s lead product, Hextend®, is a blood plasma volume expander manufactured and distributed in the U.S. by Hospira, Inc. and in South Korea by CJ CheilJedang Corp. under exclusive licensing agreements. Additional information about BioTime, Embryome Sciences, OncoCyte, OrthoCyte, BioTime Asia, and ESI can be found on the web at www.biotimeinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements pertaining to future financial and/or operating results, future growth in research, technology, clinical development, and potential opportunities for the company and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates”) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products, uncertainty in the results of clinical trials or regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the company’s business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT:
BioTime, Inc.
Judith Segall, 510-521-3390 ext. 301
jsegall@biotimemail.com