Chaired by Prof Brian Kennedy, Assoc Prof Jan Gruber and Dr Maximilian Unfried, this pioneering conference will bring together leading theoretical physicists and eminent researchers in ageing and rejuvenation biology to explore a transformative new field: ‘Gerophysics’. Organised by the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), this interdisciplinary meeting will investigate the application of rigorous physical principles to unravel the complexities of the ageing process.
In the 1980s, physicists revolutionised financial modelling, introducing quantitative methods that transformed Wall Street and reshaped global markets. More recently, key concepts from physics have profoundly influenced the field of deep learning, culminating in a Nobel Prize awarded for discoveries rooted in theoretical physics. In the same manner, this conference seeks to unlock the secrets of longevity by applying similar rigorous frameworks to the study of ageing.
By using powerful tools of theoretical physics such as statistical mechanics, complex systems theory, and dynamical modelling, researchers can comprehend the collective behaviors of cellular components, model ageing as a complex system of interconnected processes, and predict the trajectory of ageing and identify potential points of intervention. Participants at the conference will explore predictive models that can effectively address ageing challenges and foster collaborations to accelerate progress in the field of gerophysics.
The conference will feature a distinguished faculty, including Prof Uri Alon, Prof Vadim Gladyshev, Prof Marija Cvijovic, Prof Andrew Teschendorff, and Dr Peter Fedichev, who will bring their expertise to this exciting new frontier in ageing research. This inaugural gathering will lay the intellectual and collaborative groundwork for a lasting synergy, harnessing the deep insights of theoretical physics to rewrite our understanding of ageing and rejuvenation. Together, researchers can identify parallels and common frameworks, cultivate a shared language, and forge long-term collaborations that lead to breakthroughs in human healthspan.
The Global Conference on Gerophysics will take place on 5 and 6 March 2025 at the Paradox Singapore Merchant Court.
For more information and sign up, please visit our event page: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/trp/healthy-longevity/events/global-conference-on-gerophysics/
