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): November 22, 2012



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

1301 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100
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 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.

On November 26, 2012, we issued a press release announcing that Abraham E. Cohen, a member of our Board of Directors, has passed away.  A copy of the press release is filed as an exhibit to this report.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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.

Exhibit 99.1

BioTime Announces Passing of Director Abraham E. Cohen

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 26, 2012--BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX) announced with sadness that Abraham (Barry) E. Cohen, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the age of 76.

Mr. Cohen has been a valued member of the Board of Directors and was a member of several committees, including the Audit Committee. Mr. Cohen had a long career in the pharmaceutical industry, where he played a key role in the development of international business for Merck & Co. While at Merck, Mr. Cohen was a leader in the development of Merck’s international business, initially in Asia, then in Europe and, subsequently, in all international regions as President of Merck Sharp & Dohme, which manufactures and markets human health products outside the United States.

“It was a great privilege to work with a man of Barry’s stature,” said Michael D. West, CEO of BioTime. “His enthusiasm and energy for the industry was infectious. We will continue to labor to advance his vision of a brighter future for mankind through advances in medical research.”

CONTACT:
BioTime, Inc.
Peter Garcia, 510-521-3390, ext 367
Chief Financial Officer
pgarcia@biotimemail.com
or
Judith Segall, 510-521-3390, ext 301
jsegall@biotimemail.com