Future of Aging Research Mixer 2025
The Future of Aging Research (FAR) Mixer 2025, hosted by the Aging Initiative (aging-initiative.org), aims to bring together undergraduate and graduate student researchers specializing in various biotechnology and aging-related disciplines under one roof to learn from experienced pioneers in the field of aging biology. Note: registration approval is required to attend!
We are beyond excited to be joined by a selection of groundbreaking scientists and pioneers this year who lead the push towards a healthier future in their everyday lives through cutting-edge scientific discovery. We additionally express immense gratitude to our sponsors this year, Aging Journal, AFAR, Retro, and Gordian, as putting together such events would not be possible without the support!
Our speaker list for FAR 2025 is outlined below:
Biotechnology - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kristen Fortney (Co-founder and CEO of BioAge Labs)
Focus Talks: Dr. Brad Manor (Senior scientist & Director of the Mobility and Falls Program at the Hinda & Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, faculty member in medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), John Bailey (Head of hardware at Until Labs), José Luis Ricón (Head of Theory at Retro Biosciences), Martin Borch Jensen (CEO of Gordian Biotechnology)
Biotech Investing & Startups Creation - Panel Talk: Dr. Nabiha Saklayen (Co-Founder & CEO of Cellino Biotech), Alex Colville (Co-founder and General Partner at age1 Venture Capital), Matt Hammond (General Partner at RA Capital Management investment firm)
The Future of Aging Research Mixer 2025 will open up important conversations about how aging research may continue to unfold over the next few years, ensuring it heads in a direction that prioritizes health and wellbeing above all. This year's FAR Mixer has been extended by an hour to allow ample opportunities for our guests to network and share their knowledge and experiences in the aging space. Furthermore, we hope this event will serve as a turning point for our attendees to think in their research, care, advocacy, and business about aging biology, its manifestations, and ultimately, how to spark innovation for leading longer, healthier lives.