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Join us in Rome, Italy for the 10th Annual ICSA Conference and the 2nd Phaedon Institute #SenoTherapeutics Summit, taking place September 16–19, 2025 at the National Research Council.
For more information, please visit icsa2025rome.com/en/summary/h...
Dr. Nir Barzilai had the honor of presenting his talk, “How to Die Young in a Very Old Age,” at #MeltingpotForum, Europe’s largest multidisciplinary forum.
Held July 16–19 in Dolní Vítkovice, Ostrava, the event welcomed 30,000 attendees & featured 150 speakers.
Learn more - meltingpotforum.com/en
The #NIH has announced a major shift in research funding priorities, one that could reshape how scientists design their studies and what gets prioritized in future grants.
To learn more - grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
Thank you to the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity for hosting AHLR President @nirbarzilaimd.bsky.social and facilitating such impactful conversations on aging and #longevity. It was inspiring to see so many bright, young scientists engaged in the discussion.
Learn more: longevityacademy.sg
Academy President Nir Barzilai spoke at during World #Expo2025 in Osaka, highlighting the urgent global relevance of #geroscience.
Joining Dr. Barzilai were Academy members Shin Imai and Andrea Maier, who offered compelling insights on extending both #healthspan and #lifespan worldwide.
Join the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) for a free webinar, “mHealth for Healthy Aging,” on Wednesday, June 25th, from 12:00–1:00pm ET (9:00–10:00am PT).
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Congratulations to Academy members and co-authors Adam Antebi, Laura Niedernhofer, Andrea Maier, Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, and Björn Schumacher on the publication of this landmark concept paper by the German National Academy.
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@ahlresearch.bsky.social has announced the induction of OMRF scientist Dr. Benjamin Miller. Congrats, Dr. Miller! 👏
Read more: omrf.org/2025/05/19/o...
The 10th Annual International Cell Senescence Association (#ICSA) Meeting will be held in Rome, Italy, from September 17–19, 2025.
Preceding the main conference, the 2nd Phaedon Institute–ICSA #SenoTherapeutics Summit will take place September 16.
Visit icsa2025rome.com for details & registration.
Join us in welcoming 24 new scientists to the Academy for Health & Lifespan Research!
Their work is shaping the future of aging & healthspan science, & we couldn’t be more proud to have them join the Academy as we continue to advance the field of aging research.
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Academy Executive Director, Risa Starr, joined Erwin Tan (AARP), James Appleby (GSA), & Andrew Tauhert (XPRIZE) on Wednesday's panel focused on trends in funding & messaging impact.
Member Andrea Maier closed out Team Summit with a presentation on implementing longevity medicine in clinics.
Congratulations to AHLR member Andrea Maier & The NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity on semifinalists placing in the $101M XPRIZE Healthspan competition!
Academy President Nir Barzilai also spoke on a funding panel with experts from NPR, Solve FSHD, AFAR, & the NIH.
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Since 1994, XPRIZE has driven breakthroughs like the $10 million Ansari XPRIZE for private spaceflight, inspiring companies like SpaceX. Now XPRIZE Healthspan is a 7-year, $101 million effort to help people age healthier & live longer.
Learn more about XPRIZE below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG-y...
Nir Barzilai, PhD, will be a featured speaker at the second annual A4LI 2025 D.C. Summit, held April 28-30. He will be joined by fellow Academy members Vera Gorbunova, PhD; Vadim Gladyshev, PhD; Eric Verdin, MD; and Steven Austad, PhD.
Learn more - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
In the U.S., recognition of the value of basic science and biomedical research is declining. Policymakers must act to reverse this trend and sustain the support needed to fuel innovation. Ongoing funding cuts risk derailing breakthroughs and weakening U.S. leadership in medical science.
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The TIME Initiative, one of our flagship programs accelerating the next generation of leaders in aging science, announced its 2025 cohort of Fellows—an inspiring group of students and early-career innovators already shaping the future of the field.
Learn more - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
You can now watch the full recording of the #VaticanLongevitySummit.
At 2:22:10, Dr. Nir Barzilai, Professor of Medicine & Genetics, Director of the Institute for Aging.
At 2:33:10, Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte, Founding Scientist & Senior Vice President at Altos Labs.
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We are thrilled to celebrate two Academy members for their outstanding achievements and well-deserved recognition by the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).
Learn more about Dr. Richardson and Dr. Allison's achievements and their incredible honors here: www.afar.org/news/afar-pl...
AHLR President Nir Barzilai and member Juan Carlos Belmonte spoke at the inaugural Vatican Longevity Summit, an event bringing together scientists, Nobel Laureates, and other experts to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: ensuring that longevity is accompanied by quality of life.
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We’re excited to share another panel summary from our 5th Annual Conference! Moderated by Vadim Gladyshev, featuring a lineup of experts: Johan Auwerx, Andrea Maier, Björn Schumacher, and Eric Verdin, who came together to discuss Translational Clocks and Biomarkers.
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Academy member & Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn is a strong advocate for science. She speaks with @cbsnews.com about the nationwide rallies where thousands have gathered to demand increased funding for medical research.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNa9...
The Academy is proud to announce its first white paper in Nature Aging.
Special thanks to Andrea Maier, Gordon Lithgow, our White Paper Committee Chairs, and Nir Barzilai, Academy President, for their leadership in this initiative.
To learn more, visit - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Reflecting on a standout session from the AHLR 5th Annual Conference, we had the privilege of hearing from Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, on the role of AI in developing gerotherapeutics.
Learn more -https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7302390812229648385
The Academy for Health & Lifespan Research wrapped up its 5th Annual Conference—an event discussing translational strategies, outreach, & the challenges of integrating gerotherapeutics into clinical practice. With thought-provoking panels & inspiring guest speakers, the conference was a success.
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