Category: Press Releases

X-Therma

World’s First Subzero Organ Transports

In a world first, a pig kidney preserved at subzero temperatures was successfully transported across the Atlantic Ocean multiple times, demonstrating the potential for a novel technology to greatly extend

LCC Hackathon

Solve Aging and Enhance Brains at MIT This Week!

It might take a second renaissance bringing polymaths across science to solve aging and enhance human mental capacity to groundbreaking heights. This week’s Longevity, Computing, and Cognition Research Hackathon at

Frontier Bio

Lab-Grown Lung Tissue for Diseases and Transplants

Frontier Bio Corporation has announced a groundbreaking achievement in lab-grown lung tissue. By combining 3D bioprinting with the ability of stem cells to self-assemble, mimicking natural organ development, the California-based

Lifespan Research Institute

lifespan.io and SENS Research Foundation Unite

October 1, 2024 – lifespan.io (Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation) and SENS Research Foundation are excited to announce the completion of their merger, forming a new 501(c)(3) non-profit: Lifespan Research Institute.

Insilico Medicine

Insilico Medicine Reports Positive Phase IIa Results for IPF

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative AI-driven drug discovery company, announced positive preliminary results from its Phase IIa clinical trial evaluating ISM001-055. ISM001-055 is a first-in-class small molecule targeting TNIK (Traf2-

Ora Biomedical

Ora Biomedical Awarded Technology Development Grant

Ora Biomedical, Inc., a pioneering longevity biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the National Institutes

Xplore Program

Young Longevity Talent from the 2024 Xplore Program

LongX, an initiative dedicated to providing global early-career avenues into longevity, has concluded Cohort 1 of its first fully remote educational venture, the Xplore Program. The longevity community is welcome

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A4LI Responds to NIH Reform Proposal

August 5, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) is proposing a new National Institute for Longevity and Aging Research (NILAR) in response to the recent NIH

Longevity Summit Dublin 2025

Longevity Summit Dublin 2025 Announces New Dates and Venue

Longevity Summit Dublin, the premier international event dedicated to the latest research, innovation, and collaboration in the field of longevity, is excited to announce its new dates and venue for 2025. The summit will take place from July 2-4, 2025, at the historic Trinity College Dublin

X-Therma

World’s First Subzero Organ Transports

In a world first, a pig kidney preserved at subzero temperatures was successfully transported across the Atlantic Ocean multiple times, demonstrating the potential for a novel technology to greatly extend organ storage and preservation, and make long-distance organ transportation a clinical reality. Extending organ preservation time

Oxford Grant Award

Grant Awarded for Heart Aging at the University of Oxford

The Longevity Science Foundation (LSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research aimed at extending the healthy human lifespan, is proud to announce a grant award to researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics, within the Medical Sciences Division, for the

LCC Hackathon

Solve Aging and Enhance Brains at MIT This Week!

It might take a second renaissance bringing polymaths across science to solve aging and enhance human mental capacity to groundbreaking heights. This week’s Longevity, Computing, and Cognition Research Hackathon at MIT tackles this initiative. From 10/25 to 10/27, Ekkolápto, Augmentation Lab, and Meditation Artifacts will unite

Frontier Bio

Lab-Grown Lung Tissue for Diseases and Transplants

Frontier Bio Corporation has announced a groundbreaking achievement in lab-grown lung tissue. By combining 3D bioprinting with the ability of stem cells to self-assemble, mimicking natural organ development, the California-based biotech company has created complex microscale lung tissue. This innovation paves the way for advancements in

Lifespan Research Institute

lifespan.io and SENS Research Foundation Unite

October 1, 2024 – lifespan.io (Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation) and SENS Research Foundation are excited to announce the completion of their merger, forming a new 501(c)(3) non-profit: Lifespan Research Institute. Lifespan Research Institute (“LRI”) will develop, promote, and ensure widespread access to regenerative medicine solutions targeting

International Institute of Longevity

Insights from the Roundtable of Longevity Clinics 2024

The quest to extend human lifespan and improve healthspan is advancing rapidly, and one of the most prestigious platforms for driving these discussions is the Roundtable of Longevity Clinics. This annual gathering brings together global experts to exchange knowledge on cutting-edge research, innovations, and regulatory strategies

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Biomarkers of Aging Consortium Announces Second Conference

The Biomarkers of Aging Consortium is proud to announce its second annual Biomarkers of Aging Conference, scheduled for November 1-2, 2024, at the Joseph Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School. This event stands as the premier conference dedicated to all aspects of biomarkers of aging,

Insilico Medicine

Insilico Medicine Reports Positive Phase IIa Results for IPF

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative AI-driven drug discovery company, announced positive preliminary results from its Phase IIa clinical trial evaluating ISM001-055. ISM001-055 is a first-in-class small molecule targeting TNIK (Traf2- and Nck-interacting kinase) and was designed utilizing generative AI to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The

Ora Biomedical

Ora Biomedical Awarded Technology Development Grant

Ora Biomedical, Inc., a pioneering longevity biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The $324,240 grant will support the development of EleGantry, an innovative software and

Xplore Program

Young Longevity Talent from the 2024 Xplore Program

LongX, an initiative dedicated to providing global early-career avenues into longevity, has concluded Cohort 1 of its first fully remote educational venture, the Xplore Program. The longevity community is welcome to attend the Xplore Program showcase event on Sep 7, 2024 to support the next generation

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40+ Experts Gather in Shanghai for TimePie Longevity Forum

From November 1st to 3rd, 2024, the 5th TimePie Longevity Forum will take place in Shanghai, China. Bringing together 40+ leading speakers from around the globe and attracting over 1,000 attendees, this event is set to be one of the most significant platforms for international anti-aging

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A4LI Responds to NIH Reform Proposal

August 5, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) is proposing a new National Institute for Longevity and Aging Research (NILAR) in response to the recent NIH reform proposed by House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA). While this new NIH

Fatty15

Clinical Trial Reveals a Foe of Fatty Liver Disease

A highly anticipated clinical trial was just published by the prestigious Journal of Nutrition with a surprising finding: that C15:0, a trace dietary saturated fat present in butter, can lower liver enzymes in young adults susceptible to fatty liver disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also

ARDD2024

Aging Research & Drug Discovery Sold Out – What to Expect

On July 26, 2024, the 11th Aging Research and Drug Discovery meeting had to stop registrations after reaching full capacity. It sold out two weeks faster than in 2023, a month prior to the start of the conference. The conference is a non-profit volunteer-run event organized