Speakers

Speakers

Meet the Speakers

Global leaders in longevity science, medicine, and innovation — bringing cutting-edge insights to Mauritius.

Dr. Brian K. Kennedy
Dr. Brian Kennedy, PhD

Director, Centre for Healthy Longevity, NUS

Former Buck Institute CEO and global leader in translational geroscience, now spearheading human trials of aging interventions and biomarker discovery at the National University of Singapore.

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Deepak Kumar Saini
Dr. Deepak K. Saini, PhD

Professor, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, IISc

Researcher advancing understanding of cellular senescence, genome stability, and biomarkers of aging. His work integrates molecular biology with translational approaches to promote healthy longevity.

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Dr. Evelyne Bischof
Dr. Evelyne Bischof, MD, MPH

Longevity Physician & Researcher

Harvard- and Columbia-trained longevity specialist, Medical Director in Shanghai, and Chair of the Longevity Science Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board.

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Dr. James Yurkovich
Dr. James Yurkovich, PhD

CTO, Phenome Health

Systems biologist and CTO of Phenome Health, advancing precision medicine and multi-omics platforms for preventive healthcare.

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Dr. John Newman
Dr. John Newman, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Buck Institute & UCSF

Geriatrician and translational scientist exploring aging biology—especially how ketone body signaling can preserve independence in elders.

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Kennedy Schaal
Dr. Kennedy Schaal, PhD

CEO, Rejuve.Bio

Biologist and biotech entrepreneur leading AI-driven longevity discovery platforms at Rejuve.Bio. Former Genescient Lab Director, advancing genetic insights from model organisms into human healthspan solutions.

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Dr. Morten Scheibye-Knudsen
Dr. M. Scheibye-Knudsen, PhD

Assoc. Prof., University of Copenhagen

Aging researcher uncovering DNA repair and mitochondrial dysfunction as drivers of neuro-aging; CSO and Editor in the longevity ecosystem.

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Dr. Matt Kaeberlein
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, PhD

CEO, Optispan & Professor, UW

Legendary biogerontologist behind the Dog Aging Project, founding director of UW’s Healthy Aging Institute, and translating aging mechanisms into therapies.

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Dr. Matthew O’Connor
Dr. Matthew “Oki” O’Connor, PhD

CEO, Cyclarity Therapeutics

Neuroscientist and biotech founder building artery-clearing therapies targeting 7-ketocholesterol to combat cardiovascular aging.

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Dr. Mehmood Khan
Dr. Mehmood Khan

CEO, Hevolution Foundation

Former VP-CSO at PepsiCo, now leading the Hevolution Foundation—fueling global healthspan science through strategic grants and biotech investments.

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Dr. Michael Ringel
Dr. Michael Ringel, PhD, JD

Chief Operating Officer, Life Biosciences

COO of Life Biosciences, driving strategy and investor relations for pioneering cellular rejuvenation therapies. Formerly a BCG Managing Director leading global Research and Development innovation; serves on boards of Hevolution Foundation and AFAR.

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Peter H. Diamandis
Peter H. Diamandis (MD)

Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE · Executive Founder, Singularity University

Physician–engineer and entrepreneur behind XPRIZE and Singularity University, focused on using exponential tech to solve global challenges. Harvard-trained MD with MIT degrees in molecular genetics and aerospace engineering; co-founder of multiple longevity and space ventures.

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Prof. Suresh Rattan
Prof. Suresh Rattan, DSc, PhD

Emeritus Professor, Aarhus University

Biogerontologist known for pioneering work on hormesis and healthy aging, introducing hormetins like kinetin as mild stressors to promote resilience. Author of over 200 papers and books shaping modern aging science.

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Prof. Tzipi Strauss
Prof. Tzipi Strauss, MD, MPH

Director, Longevity Academic Center, Sheba

Pediatrician and neonatologist bridging life-course medicine with aging science. Leads Sheba’s Longevity Center, advancing diagnostics and interventions to extend healthspan from childhood to later life.

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Yuta Lee
Yuta Lee, MBA

Founder & CEO, Accelerated Biosciences

Pioneer of trophoblast stem cell platforms, driving regenerative solutions for longevity in Parkinson’s, diabetes, and cellular senescence.

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