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 of longevity talent. The virtual event will feature pitch presentations by Xplore Program fellows and will document the progress made by fellows over the past few months.
Register for the Xplore Program Showcase: https://lu.ma/xs648ekv
The Xplore Program
From June to August, 9 fellows were guided through the longevity field in a 1 month primer course, an incubator, and an educational experience with a longevity biotechnology company. The 2024 longevity biotechnology partners were AgeRate (Canada), AuroraFit (Germany), Tomorrow Biostasis/Oxford Cryotechnology (United Kingdom) and Senexell (Germany), a division of Longaevus Technologies.
Fellows also had the opportunity to develop LongX projects internally and engage with experts such as Dr. Courtney Hudson-Paz (TIME Initiative), Dr. Stijn Heesen (Alder Tx), Dylan Wenzlau (Guava Health), Dr. Matthew Scholz (Oisin Biotechnology), Dr. Mitchell Lee (Ora Biomedical), Dr. Andrea Maier (Chi Longevity, NUS), and Dr. Amelia Anderson (Cyclarity Tx), through fireside events. A collaborative program was established with SENS Research Foundation (SRF) for fellows to learn about aging biology research from scientists at SRF.
Those interested in facilitating Cohort 2 of the Xplore Program in 2025 are encouraged to visit the LongX website. Applications for Cohort 2 will open in early 2025. Interested students may also contact LongX to be involved in other educational efforts.
About LongX
LongX was launched in 2023 as a platform for youth interested in longevity. We prioritize fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming for both short-term impact and long-term progress. We encourage exploration beyond traditional roles and aim to equip future experts with the skills to drive progress. Our Substack provides regular articles on our thoughts, experiences, and interviews.
Contact
Marvin Yan, Co-Founder