SLCC
The 2nd Sheba
Longevity Center Conference
From Research To Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice
May 7-8, 2025
Sheba Medical Center – Sourasky Hall | Ramat Gan, Israel
The Conference
The 2nd Sheba Longevity Conference builds upon the success of our inaugural event, reflecting our cutting-edge clinical experience with over 1,000 patients and our role as the first longevity department in the world within an academic hospital setting.
This annual conference serves as a premier forum for global and regional collaboration, bringing together leading experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry innovators to exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and translate research into impactful clinical practice.
Our Goals
- Fostering international and regional collaborations that accelerate the integration of longevity science into healthcare systems and clinical practice.
- Highlighting advancements and data-driven insights from Sheba’s pioneering clinical work in longevity medicine.
- Servinge as a hub for cutting-edge discussions, exploring innovative approaches to extending healthspan and improving quality of life.
The Sheba Longevity Center
Recognizing the importance of personalized and innovative medicine in extending healthspan, Sheba has founded the Longevity Center: the first facility of its kind to operate within an academic medical institution. Led by Prof. Tzipi Strauss and Prof. Evelyne Yehudiut Bischhof, the Longevity Center tailors advanced, research-based medicine to maintain and improve the physiological, cognitive, and mental functions of individuals.
Conference Program Outline
Title: The Future of Applied Longevity Medicine: Global Insights and Regional Innovation
Duration: 2 Days
Format: Hybrid (Day 1: Frontal Lectures; Day 2: Panels, Lectures, and Interactive Sessions)
Location: Sheba Medical Center
Dates: 7-8 May 2025
Day 1
A comprehensive overview of the global and regional longevity landscape, with keynote lectures and insightful sessions led by renowned international and local experts. Discussions will highlight cutting-edge research, innovative interventions, and the evolving challenges and opportunities in the field of longevity.
Day 2
Dedicated to celebrating the brilliance of our region while fostering international collaboration. Featuring thought-provoking lectures and discussions from both local and international speakers, emphasizing the power of shared knowledge and partnerships to drive advancements in healthy longevity.
The conference offers a unique platform for professionals, researchers, healthcare leaders, and innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of longevity
Morning Session
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration & Morning Coffee |
| 09:00 - 09:20 | Clinical Research in Biological Age Retrospective Biological Aging Clocks - Study Results – Dr. Abigail Goshen, Chief Scientific Officer, Sheba Longevity Center |
| 09:20 - 09:50 | Global Perspectives in Longevity Medicine Prof. Andrea Maier, Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine, Healthy Ageing and Dementia Research, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity |
| 09:50 - 10:10 | AI in Longevity Quantum AI in Longevity Medicine – Dr. Christine Yuan Huang, Founder and CEO, Quantum Life / Managing Director, HK Longevity Medical Centre, Hong Kong |
| 10:10 - 10:30 | Coffee & Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 10:50 | Longevity in Women Women’s Health and Aging: Clinical Applications Dr. Gideon Kopernik, Menopause Specialist, Sheba Longevity Center |
| 10:50 - 11:10 | Research Frontiers Aging Biology and Interventions Prof. Haim Cohen, Bar Ilan University, Israel |
| 11:10 - 11:30 | Microbiome in Longevity The Human Microbiome in Health and Disease Dr. Niv Zmora, Gastroenterologist and Primary Investigator, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel |
| 11:30 - 11:55 | Heart Health in Longevity Cardiovascular Aspects of Aging Prof. Elad Maor, Director of Heart Failure Institute, Sheba Medical Center |
| 11:55 - 12:15 | Regenerative Medicine Diseases of Aging and Regenerative Medicine: Updates Prof. Collin Y. Ewald, Associate Director, Diseases of Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Novartis Biomedical Research, Switzerland |
| 12:15 - 13:10 | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Session
| 13:10 - 13:30 | Neurocognitive Aspects of Aging Prof. Eitan Okun, Professor of Life Sciences and Vice Dean for Research Development, Bar-Ilan University, Israel |
| 13:30 - 13:50 | Global Healthcare Innovation Middle East Perspectives on Lifestyle and Longevity – Dr. Nicole Sirotin, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 13:50 - 14:20 | Panel: Innovation in Longevity – Israel Moderator: Dr. Ilia Stambler, Chief Science Officer and Chairman, Vetek (Seniority) Association, Israel Panelists:
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| 14:20 - 14:45 | Longevity Landscape in Israel Dr. Ilia Stambler, Vetek (Seniority) Association, Israel |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 - 15:20 | Multiomics and Digital Twins in clinical practice Dr. Fady Shmouni, CEO of NU, Professor of Medicine, University of British Columbia |
| 15:20 - 15:40 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:40 - 16:10 | Sleep & Longevity Are our brains washed while we sleep? - Prof. Jonathan Kipnis, Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Washington School of Medicine, USA |
| 16:10 - 16:30 | Early Career Research Prize Presentations - Supporting the next generation of longevity researchers |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A and Closing Ceremony |
Morning Session
| 08:00 - 08:45 | Registration & Morning Coffee |
| 08:45 - 09:00 | Opening Ceremony
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| 09:00 - 09:20 | Keynote Lecture SHARP Study Results and Implications – Prof. Tzipi Strauss, Director, Sheba Longevity Center |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | International Perspective Updates in Clinical Longevity and Precision Medicine – Prof. Evelyne Bischof, Medical Director, Sheba Longevity Center, Israel |
| 09:50 - 10:20 | International Perspective Economical Aspects of Longevity Science – Dr. Michael Ringel, Chief Operating Officer, Life Biosciences, USA |
| 10:20 - 10:50 | Future of Healthcare NextHealth and Digital Transformation – Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader, VP Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences, Microsoft, Global |
| 10:50 - 11:20 | Coffee & Breakfast |
| 11:20 - 11:40 | International Perspective Singapore Longevity and Precision Medicine - Prof. Brian Kennedy, Director, Centre for Healthy Longevity, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 11:40 - 12:00 | Longevity in Women Environment and Lifestyle Factors Affecting Ovarian Aging and Longevity – Prof. Lauren Petrick, Director, Center for Metabolomics and Molecular Phenotyping, Sheba Medical Center, Israel / Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA |
| 12:00 - 12:20 | AI in Longevity AI-driven Drug Discovery - Prof. Alex Zhavoronkov Founder and CEO, Insilico Medicine, Hong Kong / Global |
| 12:20 - 13:00 | Innovation in Longevity Science Panel: AI, Technology, and Innovation in Longevity -
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| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Session
| 14:00 - 14:20 | GLP-1 and Longevity Dr. Liat Barzilay-Yoseph, Senior Endocrinologist and Internal Medicine Specialist, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel |
| 14:20 - 14:45 | Immune Monitoring: Coming of Age Prof. Shai Shen-Orr, Professor of Systems Immunology and Director, TechAI.BioMed, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Clinical Case Panel Interactive Case Discussions Moderator: Prof. Sara Bonnes, Medical Director, Healthy Longevity Clinic, Mayo Clinic, USA Panelists: Prof. Nir Barzilai, Director, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA/ President, Academy for Health & Lifespan Research Prof. James L. Kirkland, Director, Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Senescence & Longevity Senescence and Aging Therapies - Prof. James L. Kirkland, Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Clinical Applications The Next Decade of Longevity Science – Prof. Nir Barzilai, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA/ President, Academy for Health & Lifespan Research |
| 16:30 | Day 1 Closing Remarks |
Who Should Attend?
While we are confident most members of the general public will find the event insightful and productive, we believe the following will benefit most from the conference:
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