The LSF is excited to announce the first ever Longevity Science Summit in Miami - the future hub of Longevity sciences in the US. Our goal is to increase the exposure of research on healthy human Longevity and unite the local community for an evening of networking and celebration. This event aims to highlight the remarkable advancements in this rapidly growing field and raise $250,000 to support cutting-edge research projects. All donations are tax-deductible, as the LSF is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
The event will bring together a dynamic mix of attendees, including longevity enthusiasts, venture capitalists, private equity professionals, philanthropists, PhDs, MDs, local government representatives, business owners, and UHNW individuals. The summit will feature a presentation from LongeVC, a panel discussion, and an exclusive interview, featuring key-opinion leaders from the longevity field and beyond. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself and learn more about this rapidly growing field while contributing to the development of life-saving treatments and therapies. We have a unique opportunity to establish Miami as the hub for longevity and do so in the right way. Join us in shaping its identity for the benefit of all.
The Longevity Science Summit will be held in Downtown Miami, and the exact venue details will be shared with those interested in attending. The summit is expected to run for 6-7 hours, with opening remarks from Joshua C. Herring (the Longevity Science Foundation) and Michaeljohn Green (Miami Downtown Development Authority). Additional programming may be added to the schedule, and details regarding time and location will be provided to those interested.
The event will bring together a dynamic mix of attendees, including longevity enthusiasts, venture capitalists, private equity professionals, philanthropists, PhDs, MDs, local government representatives, business owners, and UHNW individuals. The summit will feature a presentation from LongeVC, a panel discussion, and an exclusive interview, featuring key-opinion leaders from the longevity field and beyond. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself and learn more about this rapidly growing field while contributing to the development of life-saving treatments and therapies. We have a unique opportunity to establish Miami as the hub for longevity and do so in the right way. Join us in shaping its identity for the benefit of all.
The Longevity Science Summit will be held in Downtown Miami, and the exact venue details will be shared with those interested in attending. The summit is expected to run for 6-7 hours, with opening remarks from Joshua C. Herring (the Longevity Science Foundation) and Michaeljohn Green (Miami Downtown Development Authority). Additional programming may be added to the schedule, and details regarding time and location will be provided to those interested.
Overview
Panel Discussion
A series of focused talks led by clinicians, longevity specialists, and thought leaders, exploring topics such as the state of the longevity industry, women's health in the longevity ecosystem, and more.
Presentations
The summit will feature a presentations from LongeVC, a venture capital fund supporting groundbreaking longevity and biotech companies.
Interview
Key Features
An exclusive interview with a leading expert and pioneer in longevity, offering valuable insights into the latest trends and emerging developments.
Focused opportunities for vendors to discuss their products, businesses, and services, fostering meaningful connections and business development. Please reach out to us directly at ld@longevity.foundation if you are interested in purchasing booth space.
Booths
Dedicated time to connect, celebrate, and exchange ideas with attendees, speakers, guests, and sponsors. A delicious and healthy meal (included in ticket pricing) together with remarks from the president of the LSF.
Networking Dinner
CEO and Co-Founder, International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
Dr. Jose Antonio
Panelist: "Fuelling Longevity: The Science of Nutrition and Anti-Aging and the Hidden Role of Creatine in Vitality and Healthspan"
Special Solo Interview: "The Future of Longevity & 'For Women, By Women' Longevity Protocols"
Kayla Barnes-Lentz
Owner at LYV Wellness, Co-Founder of The Health Optimization Fund
Additional speakers and their respective information will be added in the coming weeks
Speakers
Longevity Dietician
Ella Davar, RD, CDN
Panelist: "Gut Health for Longevity"
Panelist: "Building a Better Brain: Resilience, Sociodemographics, and Prevention"
Dr. James Galvin
Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami
Founding Partner, LongeVC
Sergey Jakimov
Presenter: "Longevity Industry Investment Landscape"
Panelist: "We Are All Longevity Doctors — the Overlap of Disease and Aging"
Dr. Ravindra Ganesh
Physician, Baptist Health Concierge Medicine
Director of Ageing Research at King’s College London (ARK)
Dr. Richard Siow
Panel Moderator
Panelist: "Pathways for longevity research: what a project can deliver"
Prof. Pawel Swietach
Professor of Physiology, University of Oxford
Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Serucell
Dr. Walter Neto
Panelist: "Cosmetics, Skin Aging & Longevity"
Kayla Barnes-Lentz
Owner at LYV Wellness, Co-Founder of The Health Optimization Fund
Kayla is the Owner of LYV The Wellness Space, one of the country’s most innovative precision medicine and biology upgrading clinics. Kayla is also the creator and host of the Longevity Optimization Podcast and co-founder of the Health Optimization Fund.
Kayla has dedicated herself to the pursuit of preventive and regenerative methodologies aimed at optimizing female human health. Kayla has shared her labs publicly and is one of, if not the most measured women in the world.
Her endeavors have garnered international recognition from notable publications and she has been named a top longevity leader globally. Kayla also speaks around the globe on Female Longevity.
Kayla has dedicated herself to the pursuit of preventive and regenerative methodologies aimed at optimizing female human health. Kayla has shared her labs publicly and is one of, if not the most measured women in the world.
Her endeavors have garnered international recognition from notable publications and she has been named a top longevity leader globally. Kayla also speaks around the globe on Female Longevity.
Dr. Jose Antonio
CEO and Co-Founder, International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
Dr. Antonio earned his PhD and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is the CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN.net).
He is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida, and serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of Liquid Nutrition™, Bear Balanced™, Create™, and the Enhanced Games™ and is a Forbes Health Advisory Board Member.
He is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida, and serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of Liquid Nutrition™, Bear Balanced™, Create™, and the Enhanced Games™ and is a Forbes Health Advisory Board Member.
Ella Davar, RD, CDN
Longevity Dietician
Ella Davar RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and health counselor based in New York City. Ella studied nutrition and food science at New York University and completed her professional dietetic practice at Priority Nutrition Care at Mount Sinai Hospital and has over 5 years of experience in health and wellness coaching.
Ella began her career at one of the top hospitals in the nation, seeing a wide range of patients, from those who were looking to prevent disease to those with critical illnesses. To further her education, Ella studied integrative nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Ella began her career at one of the top hospitals in the nation, seeing a wide range of patients, from those who were looking to prevent disease to those with critical illnesses. To further her education, Ella studied integrative nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Dr. James Galvin
Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami
James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H. is Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and the Alexandria and Bernard Schoninger Endowed Chair for Memory Disorders at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is Division Chief for Cognitive Neurology, Founding Director of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, Director and Principal Investigator of the Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence, and Principal Investigator for the Native Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center in Minority Aging Research. Dr. Galvin has authored over 400 scientific publications (h-index=76). Dr. Galvin has received over $120 Million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health and private foundations.
Dr. Galvin’s research focuses on four themes: (1) Developing and validating new clinical assessment scales to improve detection of cognitive impairment in multicultural community samples to improve health outcomes; (2) Studying the interaction between race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and multiple chronic conditions on the risk of cognitive impairment; (3) Characterizing the clinical, cognitive, behavioral, and biomarker features of neurodegenerative disorders; and (4) Creating novel precision-medicine based interventions based on individual phenotypic, biomarker, and genomic profiles aimed at brain health, risk reduction and dementia prevention.
Dr. Galvin’s research focuses on four themes: (1) Developing and validating new clinical assessment scales to improve detection of cognitive impairment in multicultural community samples to improve health outcomes; (2) Studying the interaction between race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and multiple chronic conditions on the risk of cognitive impairment; (3) Characterizing the clinical, cognitive, behavioral, and biomarker features of neurodegenerative disorders; and (4) Creating novel precision-medicine based interventions based on individual phenotypic, biomarker, and genomic profiles aimed at brain health, risk reduction and dementia prevention.
Dr. Ravindra Ganesh
Physician, Baptist Health Concierge Medicine
Ravindra Ganesh, M.D., is a concierge medicine physician at Baptist Health Concierge Medicine. Dr. Ganesh specializes in providing preventive care and coordinating ongoing medical care for concierge medicine patients. He has expertise in creating holistic, multidisciplinary treatment plans that promote well-being and longevity.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Ganesh held multiple clinical positions at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was an attending physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine, head of the Section of International Medicine, practice chair of Integrative Medicine and Health and medical director of the Long COVID Clinic. He also served as a preceptor and lecturer for medical residents and fellows.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Ganesh held multiple clinical positions at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was an attending physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine, head of the Section of International Medicine, practice chair of Integrative Medicine and Health and medical director of the Long COVID Clinic. He also served as a preceptor and lecturer for medical residents and fellows.
Sergey Jakimov
Founding Partner, LongeVC
Sergey Jakimov is a founding partner of LongeVC, a VC fund supporting early-stage biotech and longevity-focused founders who are changing the world.
Serial entrepreneur, having co-founded 3 deep-tech ventures and raised more than $50 million in venture funding for his own ventures and as an entrepreneur in residence. He has worked with several other early-stage companies in the therapeutics space on fundraising, IP protection, and clinical trial strategies, focusing on early treatments in cardiovascular, oncology, and neurodegenerative spaces. Visiting Lecturer to several universities on VC and intellectual property rights, co-authored a master's program in Technology Law for the Riga Graduate School of Law.
Serial entrepreneur, having co-founded 3 deep-tech ventures and raised more than $50 million in venture funding for his own ventures and as an entrepreneur in residence. He has worked with several other early-stage companies in the therapeutics space on fundraising, IP protection, and clinical trial strategies, focusing on early treatments in cardiovascular, oncology, and neurodegenerative spaces. Visiting Lecturer to several universities on VC and intellectual property rights, co-authored a master's program in Technology Law for the Riga Graduate School of Law.
Dr. Richard Siow
Director of Ageing Research at King’s (ARK)
Richard Siow is the Director of Ageing Research at King’s (ARK), a cross-university consortium of researchers taking a multidisciplinary approach to better understand the mechanisms of ageing, improving health-span and the social and economic impact of ageing.
Dr. Siow is the Editor-in-Chief of the Longevity journal and the Secretary General of the European Society of Preventive Medicine. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Honorary Secretary General of the European Society for Preventive Medicine and previously a visiting academic in the Healthy Longevity Centre at University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Siow is the Editor-in-Chief of the Longevity journal and the Secretary General of the European Society of Preventive Medicine. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Honorary Secretary General of the European Society for Preventive Medicine and previously a visiting academic in the Healthy Longevity Centre at University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Prof. Pawel Swietach
Professor of Physiology, University of Oxford
Pawel is based at Oxford’s Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, where he leads research on topics that are central to wellbeing, including oxygen transport, metabolism, and acid-base balance. The group applies their expertise to studies of metabolic diseases affecting the heart, the chemical microenvironment of cancer, and blood-borne transport.
By applying cutting-edge methods on sophisticated biological models, Pawel’s team is now addressing ambitious questions related to aging, with the support of the Longevity Science Foundation (LSF).
By applying cutting-edge methods on sophisticated biological models, Pawel’s team is now addressing ambitious questions related to aging, with the support of the Longevity Science Foundation (LSF).
Dr. Walter Neto
Board-Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) & Research Scientist
Walter Neto, M.D., is a board-certified wound specialist physician (CWSP) and a pioneering research scientist specializing in regenerative medicine with a particular focus on skin healing and repair. With extensive clinical research experience in stem-cell cancer therapies, bone and tissue engineering, and wound and burn healing, Dr. Neto is at the forefront of innovative medical solutions.
His groundbreaking work on cell-to-cell communication led to the discovery of a novel approach to skin regeneration, resulting in the creation of Serucell’s KFS® (Keratinocyte Fibroblast Serum). This unique product harnesses the natural dialogue between keratinocytes and fibroblasts to rejuvenate aging skin from within, offering a revolutionary solution in skincare.
Dr. Neto holds multiple patents for the production methods behind Serucell KFS®, the only skincare serum of its kind to utilize cellular communication for enhanced skin health and repair. As a thought leader in cellular communication and regenerative medicine, Dr. Neto continues to shape the future of wound care and skin rejuvenation.
Dr. Neto resides in Huntington, West Virginia, with his wife, two daughters, and three golden retrievers.
His groundbreaking work on cell-to-cell communication led to the discovery of a novel approach to skin regeneration, resulting in the creation of Serucell’s KFS® (Keratinocyte Fibroblast Serum). This unique product harnesses the natural dialogue between keratinocytes and fibroblasts to rejuvenate aging skin from within, offering a revolutionary solution in skincare.
Dr. Neto holds multiple patents for the production methods behind Serucell KFS®, the only skincare serum of its kind to utilize cellular communication for enhanced skin health and repair. As a thought leader in cellular communication and regenerative medicine, Dr. Neto continues to shape the future of wound care and skin rejuvenation.
Dr. Neto resides in Huntington, West Virginia, with his wife, two daughters, and three golden retrievers.
Event Start / Check-In
Opening Remarks
Joshua C. Herring
The Longevity Science Foundation
Michaeljohn Green
Miami Downtown Development Authority
Break
Panel One
A series of focused talks led by our panelists, highlighting specific areas of their focus
Break
Panel Two
A series of focused talks led by our panelists, highlighting specific areas of their focus
Break
Longevity Industry Investment Landscape
Sergey Jakimov
LongeVС
Networking
Special Solo Interview
"For Women, By Women Longevity Protocols"
Kayla Barnes-Lentz
Dinner
Vendor Booths
Vendors will be ready to sell products and services on-site during the event
Closing Remarks
Opening Remarks
Joshua C. Herring
The Longevity Science Foundation
Michaeljohn Green
Miami Downtown Development Authority
Break
Panel One
A series of focused talks led by our panelists, highlighting specific areas of their focus
Break
Panel Two
A series of focused talks led by our panelists, highlighting specific areas of their focus
Break
Longevity Industry Investment Landscape
Sergey Jakimov
LongeVС
Networking
Special Solo Interview
"For Women, By Women Longevity Protocols"
Kayla Barnes-Lentz
Dinner
Vendor Booths
Vendors will be ready to sell products and services on-site during the event
Closing Remarks
2:00 PM
2:20 PM
2:35 PM
2:40 PM
3:30 PM
3:35 PM
4:25 PM
4:40 PM
4:55 PM
5:30 PM
5:55 PM
6:45 PM
7:45 PM
2:20 PM
2:35 PM
2:40 PM
3:30 PM
3:35 PM
4:25 PM
4:40 PM
4:55 PM
5:30 PM
5:55 PM
6:45 PM
7:45 PM
Agenda
The Crush, EAST Miami Hotel
2PM EST
March 13, 2025
Agenda is subject to change
This exclusive event emphasizes the quality of its attendees, participants, and interactions over quantity to foster action, innovation, and high-profile engagement. Therefore, we are limiting attendance to 120 persons.
Donations raised help us continue to support fundamental scientific research, exemplified by our grant to the University of Oxford for studying the metabolic mechanisms of aging in the heart and our latest initiative to fund research on female fertility, women's health & longevity.
Donations raised help us continue to support fundamental scientific research, exemplified by our grant to the University of Oxford for studying the metabolic mechanisms of aging in the heart and our latest initiative to fund research on female fertility, women's health & longevity.
Tickets
This exclusive event emphasizes the quality of its attendees, participants, and interactions over quantity to foster action, innovation, and high-profile engagement. Therefore, we are limiting attendance to 120 persons. Donations raised help us continue to support fundamental scientific research, exemplified by our grant to the University of Oxford for studying the metabolic mechanisms of aging in the heart and our latest initiative to fund research on female fertility, women's health & longevity.
Early Bird
$200
$200
General Attendance
$500
$500
SOLD OUT
Students
$40
$40
Tickets
Donations raised help us continue to support fundamental scientific research, exemplified by our grant to the University of Oxford for studying the metabolic mechanisms of aging in the heart and our latest initiative to fund research on female fertility, women's health and longevity.
All donations to the LSF are tax-deductible. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we ensure you receive a charitable gift receipt promptly. Thank you for supporting our mission!
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Please reach out to us directly at ld@longevity.foundation if you are interested in sponsoring the event.
Michaeljohn Green
Miami Downtown Development Authority
Muhdo’s mission is to revolutionize healthcare by providing cutting-edge diagnostic solutions that empower individuals and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about their health.
Muhdo Health
Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida.
Baptist Health Concierge Medicine
BDO
BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services that are tailored to our clients' industry, unique needs and goals.
GOLD SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Bean Intellisphere Group
Fred Bean
BIG operates at the cutting edge of various sectors, including AI, Hospitality and Tourism, Fintech, Web3, and Longevity.
An educational consortium at KCL conducting industry-leading research on therapeutics, diagnostics, the social impact of aging and more.
Ageing Research at King’s College London
BRONZE SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Serucell
A team of physicians and bio-cellular scientists building on Dr. Walter Neto's innovative research in skin health and regeneration discovered the groundbreaking KFS® Cellular Protein Complex.
International venture capital firm investing in an ageless future — the science that will change lives and transform our health.
LongeVC
Sponsors
Partnerships for Health and Education Inc.
Dr. Deborah A. Finley
Founder and Executive Director
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A global fellowship dedicated to enhancing health and well-being by preventing diseases and predicting risks.
Official journal of European Society of Preventive Medicine (ESPM) published by Taylor & Francis Group.
Demetri Kachevas
Clear Inc.
European Society of Preventive Medicine (ESPM)
Longevity Journal
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