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Founder & CEO of Lifespanning and known online as @cyborggainz, is the rebellious visionary at the intersection of science, art, and technology. A decorated entrepreneur, neuroscientist, bio-engineer, and athlete, Jean merges his MIT-honed expertise in AI, VR, XR, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Biotechnology with a relentless passion for brand building and risk-taking.

Hailing from Dijon, France, and recognized among “Most Disruptive Entrepreneurs” and “Top Biohacking Influencers” Jean has left an indelible mark in both Canada and the US with ventures like Z-Sciences, Z-SC1, Labtech, and CleanEarth. He propelled Z-Sciences to success, culminating in its acquisition by inTEST Corp (NYSE: INTT) in 2021.

Now, through Lifespanning, Jean reimagines health and longevity education spreading the concept of “Lifespanning” as a mainstream reality. Driven by humility, curiosity, and high-level achievement, Jean channels his fervor for biohacking and wellness into every facet of his life. Catch him in Miami, living wholeheartedly in pursuit of vitality, technological innovation, and holistic well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.