Future of Aging Research Mixer
The Future of Aging Research Mixer is a one-day mixer event hosted by the Harvard Aging Initiative that will help bring together the younger generations of Boston’s aging researchers and enthusiasts to enable students to connect with each other, fostering collaboration, sharing ideas, and exposing the most pertinent questions in the field of aging.
Speakers:
Kat Kajderowicz (MIT PhD Student, and Principal at age1 VC)
George Church (HMS Professor, Wyss Institute Founding Member, Co-founder of 50+ Biotechs)
Jesse Poganik (HMS Instructor in Medicine)
Alex Colville (Co-founder and General Partner at age1 VC)
Event Schedule
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Guest Arrival, Food, Refreshments, and Networking.
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Opening remarks by Kat Kajderowicz, presentations from the Aging Initiative and partner organizations.
The Big Picture of Aging Research: Overview of the current landscape in aging research and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Impetus: The monumental puzzle and promise of aging biology and the impetus for young researchers and entrepreneurs to enter the field of longevity.
4:45 pm – 4:50 pm
Note from sponsors of the Aging Initiative at Harvard
4:55 pm – 5:25 pm
Keynote Presentation by George Church
Breakthroughs in Aging Biotechnology: Receent advances and future opportunities in aging theory and biotechnology.
The Promise of Synthetic Biology: How synthetic biology methods can revolutionize the field of aging research.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking Session with Food and Refreshments
A break with additional refreshments provided, allowing attendees to engage in deeper conversations and connection-building.
6:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Presentation by Jesse Poganik
Key developments in aging biology from a quantitative research perspective.
Evolution of Aging Biology Research: How aging biology research has changed over the decades and where we are now.
Importance of Biomarkers: Measuring how we age and the importance of rigorous biomarkers in validating interventions.
6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
Closing Talk by Alex Colville
Investing in the Future of Aging Research: How venture capital can drive innovation in longevity and aging research.
Career Opportunities in Longevity Biotech: Guidance for young researchers and entrepreneurs on entering and thriving in the biotech industry focused on aging.
Vision for the Future: Strategic insights into the future landscape of aging biotech–where do the next big opportunities lie?
6:40 pm – 7:00 pm
Final Conversations and Departures
Wrapping up an dpreparing to turn the discussions and energy into action by sharing opportunities, building community, and supporting the emerging field of aging biology