Dr. David Sinclair: A professor at Harvard Medical School, Sinclair’s work revolves around genes and molecules that can delay aging. He’s especially known for his research on the molecule resveratrol and its potential anti-aging effects.
Dr. Aubrey de Grey: As a biomedical gerontologist, de Grey founded the SENS Research Foundation. His approach to anti-aging is about damage repair, where he believes in identifying all the damage that aging causes and designing a solution to repair that damage.
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn: Awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that plays a key role in normal cell function, as well as in cell aging and most cancers. Her work focuses on telomeres and their potential role in aging.
Dr. Valter Longo: Director of the Longevity Institute at USC, Longo’s work has largely focused on the beneficial effects of fasting and diet on lifespan, giving rise to the popular Fasting-Mimicking Diet.
Dr. Brian Kennedy: As the former CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Kennedy’s research has encompassed multiple facets of aging, from yeast to humans, exploring the genetic and environmental factors that can promote a healthy lifespan.
Dr. Judith Campisi: Campisi has done extensive work on cellular senescence and its implications on aging. She’s exploring how senescent cells contribute to aging and the potential of removing them to extend healthspan.
Dr. Nir Barzilai: Director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Barzilai’s research looks into the genetic determinants of exceptional lifespan and the use of metformin to promote healthspan.
Dr. Jeanne Louise Calment: Though not a scientist, Calment is important for the study of longevity, being the longest-confirmed human lifespan of 122 years. Researchers have extensively studied her lifestyle and genetics to understand factors contributing to her long life.
Dr. João Pedro de Magalhães: Leading a lab at the University of Liverpool, his research focuses on deciphering the genome in terms of aging and leveraging genomic technologies to identify genes and pathways that regulate lifespan.
Dr. Cynthia Kenyon: Vice President of Aging Research at Calico Labs, Kenyon’s work on the genetics of aging using C. elegans has been groundbreaking. Her discovery that a single-gene mutation can double the lifespan of the worm opened up new avenues in aging research.
