The Academy of Geroscience

Today, the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research officially announced its new name: the Academy of Geroscience. At a time when conversations around #longevity and “#antiaging” are everywhere, this feels like an important step toward grounding the field in rigorous, evidence-based science. #Geroscience is about understanding the biological processes of aging itself and how they drive disease, with the goal of improving health as we age. Full press release - prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

The Academy is excited to officially launch Inside Geroscience, a new podcast series from its Fellows. Episode 1 is now live on Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, Apple Music, and Pocket Casts. In the debut episode, the Fellows sit down with Dr. Uri Alon of the Weizmann Institute of Science to explore an age-old question: when it comes to lifespan, is it nature or nurture? The conversation centers on Alon's recent research published in Science Magazine. A thoughtful start to a series focused on the science shaping how we age and how we might age better. Listen on Spotify now - open.spotify.com/episode/6Ru1vB…

Dr. Nir Barzilai, MD, (@NirBarzilaiMD) has been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP), one of the most prestigious peer-elected honors in academic medicine. His induction in April 2026 reflects decades of scientific leadership, discovery, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the field of geroscience. We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Barzilai on this well-deserved honor. To learn more: aap-online.org #AssociationofAmericanPhysicians #AAP #AAP2026

What actually changed how scientists think about aging? For its 5-year anniversary, Nature Aging asked the field’s most influential researchers, including 14 Academy members, to name the breakthroughs that reshaped aging science and what’s coming next. From #EpigeneticClocks and #PartialReprogramming to #ImmuneAging, #AI, and the limits of #LifespanExtension, aging has shifted from something we observe to something we can measure, model, and potentially modify. What does that mean for human health over the next decade? 👇 nature.com/articles/s4358… #LongevityScience #TranslationalGeroscience #BiologicalAging #Geroscience

What happens when the pursuit of eternal life collides with power and identity? Spare Parts, a new Off-Broadway play by scientist and AHLR Academy member David Glass, premieres this spring at Theatre Row. Feb 26–Apr 10. playbill.com/article/rob-mc…

The Academy for Health and Lifespan Research is pleased to highlight this AMA Ed Hub / JN Learning podcast on Geroscience in Medicine and to congratulate Academy member Stephen Kritchevsky on an excellent and engaging conversation. In this episode, Dr. Kritchevsky and his colleagues discuss how insights into the biology of aging can transform clinical practice—shifting medicine toward prevention, resilience, and improved healthspan across populations. We are proud to see Academy members helping advance geroscience within the broader medical community. #Geroscience #Healthspan #AgingResearch #PreventiveMedicine #LongevityScience edhub.ama-assn.org/jn-learning/au…

Check out my short talk from the Longevity Roundtable: Rebranding of the Scientific Community of Longevity

Dr. @NirBarzilaiMD, President of the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research, spoke at the 2025 @Forbes Healthcare Summit alongside Francisco LePort, Cofounder and CEO of Gordian Biotechnology, and Jamie Justice, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of the Health Domain at the @xprize Foundation. Their session explored the challenges and opportunities presented by our rapidly growing aging population and highlighted the latest innovations poised to extend not only lifespan, but the number of years people remain active, healthy, and independent. Thank you to Forbes for hosting such a remarkable and forward-thinking event.

The bowhead whale is the longest-lived mammal on Earth, surviving more than 200 years. New research reveals that part of its exceptional longevity may come from unique gene variants that slow cellular damage and resist age-related decline. These findings offer a rare window into the biology of extreme lifespan and may help guide future strategies in human aging and disease prevention. A fascinating reminder that some of the most valuable clues for extending healthy human life are already written into nature. Learn more - nytimes.com/2025/10/29/sci… #CIRBPProtien #LongevityGenes #ComparativeGenomics #BowheadWhaleResearch #DNARepairMechanisms

Immortality? Not yet. Living healthy to 115? Maybe. Dr. Nir Barzilai (@NirBarzilaiMD) joins @DIEZEIT to talk fasting, “super-agers,” billionaire biohackers, and the drugs that might slow aging. To watch or listen in English: youtu.be/NojJct5Ntck?si… #SciencePodcast #Biohacking #LongevityGoals #ModernMedicine #Ozempic #Wegovy #Metformin

A big thank-you to the @ahlresearch for supporting our @PublicLongevity Group campaign as the newest member of the Lifespan Alliance. Their support helps launch the first public sentiment engine for longevity science. Learn more: lifespan.io/campaigns/publ…

The Academy for Health & Lifespan Research is proud to be part of @LifespanRI's Lifespan Alliance and to support the @PublicLongevity Group campaign. They’re building the first AI-driven cultural intelligence system to track and improve public trust in longevity science. This data-based approach will track real-time sentiment, identify which messages resonate or backfire, and guide how the field communicates with the public, policymakers, and investors. Learn more: lifespan.io/campaigns/publ…

Please join us for a free virtual webinar! Date: Monday, September 22 at 3 PM ET Location: Online via Zoom Join experts from academia, biotech, and federal sectors for a discussion on the current state of existing and emerging drug interventions to extend healthspan. This event will be co-hosted by the American Federation for Aging Research and Academy for Health and Lifespan Research. The conversation will be moderated by Dana Smith of The New York Times. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #AgingResearch #Healthspan #LongevityScience #DrugDevelopment #Biotechnology #HealthyAging #TranslationalResearch

The 12th Annual Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting (@ARDD_Meeting) took place August 25–29 at the University of Copenhagen, bringing together world-leading scientists, biotech founders, pharma executives, and investors to explore the future of healthy longevity. Keynotes featured Nobel Laureates Morten Meldal and Michael Levitt, alongside industry leaders like Alex Zhavoronkov (Insilico Medicine) who showcased AI-driven drug discovery and debated the path to credible longevity therapeutics with pharma giants. Across four packed days, topics ranged from cellular #reprogramming, diet, #hypoxia, and #biomarkers of aging to AI in drug discovery, #senescence, #autophagy, and clinical #interventions. Highlight topics included insights from AHLR members Nir Barzilai, Risa Starr, Juan Carlos Belmonte, Rafael de Cabo, Luigi Ferrucci, Vadim Gladyshev, Brian Kennedy, Nathan LeBrasseur, and Steven Austad, Uri Alon, James Kirkland, Steve Horvath, Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, Andrei Seluanov, Laura Neidernhoffer, Vera Gorbunova, Bjoren Schumaker, Yousin Suh, Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, Eric Verdin, Ana Maria Cuervo, Anne Brunet, and Jan Hoeijmakers, among many others. #ARDD2025 showcased how far aging research has come and how close we are to real-world therapies that extend healthspan.

What if we could not only live longer, but live healthier for longer? The McKinsey Health Institute’s (@McKinsey_MGI) latest report explores the fast-growing field of healthspan science—biomedical innovations that target the biology of aging itself. With hundreds of drug candidates in development and rising global investment, this field could redefine how we prevent disease, extend vitality, and strengthen economies. The report highlights seven critical areas for progress, from biomarker consensus and clinical translation to regulatory pathways and cross-sector collaboration. The message is clear: the time to shape the future of healthy longevity is now. The Academy for Health and Lifespan's President, Dr. Nir Barzilai (@NirBarzilaiMD) contributed his expertise to this piece, adding his perspective on translating aging science into real-world impact. Read the full report here: mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insigh…

Why Centenarians Are Defying Science: Secrets to Living 100+ Dr. Kara Fitzgerald (@kfitzgeraldnd) interviews Dr. Nir Barzilai (@NirBarzilaiMD) on what centenarians can teach us about healthy longevity. They discuss the #genetics and #lifestyle patterns behind living past 100, the #TAME trial on #metformin, why biological age matters most, and the future of #biomarkers for aging. Packed with research insights and clinical takeaways, this episode challenges what we think we know about longevity. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=Uvvaek…

As longevity medicine gains momentum, questions about human mortality are coming into sharper focus—has the limit of the human lifespan been reached? Nir Barzilai (@NirBarzilaiMD), president of the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research and director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, speaks with Helen Coffey, senior features writer at The Independent (@Independent), to explore the reasons why. the-independent.com/life-style/lif… #RegenerativeMedicine #Biogerontology #Geroscience #AgingBiology

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. #ICSA2025 brings together the global #senescence research community to advance scientific understanding and drive translational progress in aging, health, and disease. This year's special 10th anniversary meeting will feature leading experts in the field, including AHLR member Laura Niedernhofer, Bill Keyes, Maria Mittelbrunn, and many more. The one-day SenoTherapeutics Summit, hosted in collaboration with the Phaedon Institute, will focus on the clinical and translational aspects of senescence, connecting researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. Registration is now open, with special pricing available for those attending both events. Travel fellowships are available to support early-career researchers and promote diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit icsa2025rome.com/en/summary/hom… #SenescenceResearch #AgingScience #LongevityResearch #TranslationalScience #CellularSenescence

Dr. @NirBarzilaiMD, Academy President, had the honor of presenting his talk, “How to Die Young in a Very Old Age,” at Meltingpot Forum, Europe’s largest multidisciplinary forum. Held July 16–19 in Dolní Vítkovice, Ostrava (Czech Republic), the four-day event welcomed over 30,000 attendees and featured more than 150 speakers from around the world. Dr. Barzilai, renowned geneticist and longevity researcher, headlined alongside distinguished figures such as Morten Meldal, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and professor, and Bijay Anand, actor and Kundalini yoga teacher. #Meltingpot2025 continues to bring together global voices across science, culture, and new ideas, making it a meaningful space for dialogue and fresh perspective. Learn more - meltingpotforum.com/en