Translational

Longevity Summit
October 7-11, 2026
Location:
Enterprise Research Campus at Harvard
Address: 1 Milestone St. Boston, MA 02134
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Camillo Ricordi, MD
Chief Scientific Officer
Healthspan Action Coalition

Melissa King

David Barzilai, MD
Founder & CEO
Barzilai Longevity Consulting

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HRH Princess Dr. Haya Al Saud
Senior VP of Research
Hevolution

Melissa King

Melissa King
Chief Operating Officer
Healthspan Action Coalition

Boston Longevity Week 2026

Advancing Healthspan Through Collaboration & Action

Produced under the Boston BioLife umbrella in collaboration with the Healthspan Action Coalition, World Stem Cell Summit, and Regenerative Medicine Foundation, this summit creates a seamless multi-day experience across Boston Longevity Week. Attend for a day, a day and a half, two days, or the full five— programming is designed to flex around your schedule

5-Day Event

Longevity Week

leading minds in longevity science

Harvard Enterprise Research Campus

Translational Longevity Summit Boston 2026

The Ecosystem

Who Should Attend

If your work touches healthspan, you belong in this room.

Clinicians & Practitioners

MDs, DOs, NDs, functional medicine doctors, and integrative practitioners implementing longevity protocols.

Researchers & Scientists

Academic and industry scientists at the frontier of aging biology, regeneration, and translational medicine.

Patients &
Advocates

Patients and advocates leading the movement for equitable healthspan access and patient-centered research.

Industry &
Innovators

Biotech founders, health tech leaders, investors, and policymakers shaping the longevity economy.

— Registration —

Choose your ticket

On-site passes include sessions across every track, meals, and summit materials. October 7–11, 2026 · Boston, MA.

On-site passes include sessions, meals, and materials for the days selected. Accommodations not included. Registration details are collected on the next step. Student rate requires a valid full-time student ID at check-in. Flexi-Pass day selection is made during registration.

Days

Scientific Tracks

Speakers

Attendees

Co-Presenting Orgs

Science In aCTION

Where Cutting-Edge Science Meets Real-World Impact

The Translational Longevity Summit exists at the intersection of discovery and deployment — where the latest breakthroughs in AI-driven medicine, regenerative therapies, and precision longevity protocols are translated into outcomes that actually change patients' lives.

Patient Advocacy

Empowering voices at the intersection of lived experience and science.

Regenerative Medicine

Advances in cell therapies,  gene editing, 3D bioprinting and organoids, exosome-based therapeutics, and smart biomaterials/nanotechnology to repair tissue.

Clinical Implementation

Bridging research and real-world care through evidence-based protocols.

Innovation & Collaboration

Building partnerships that define the next decade of healthspan.

the Venue 

1 Milestone Place & The Atlas Hotel

Summit Dates: October 7–11, 2026
Address:  One Milestone, Harvard ERC.
Format: In-Person · Flexible 1–5 Day
Part of Boston Longevity Week 2026

One Milestone is Harvard's flagship Enterprise Research Campus, a state-of-the-art life science and innovation hub purpose-built for exactly the kind of cross-disciplinary collaboration this Summit demands. With a world-class auditorium, flexible event floors, open collaboration commons, and outdoor terraces, the space hosts both intimate workshops and large plenary sessions.

The adjacent Atlas Hotel provides seamless on-site accommodations for speakers, sponsors, and attendees, making the full Boston Longevity Week experience accessible under one roof.

Keynote Speaker

Camillo Ricordi, M.D.

Professor and Director, Cell Transplant and NABTU Regenerative Medicine Center, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Leader in diabetes cure-focused research, cell transplantation, and regenerative medicine, invented the technology for large-scale isolation of pancreatic islets, now used worldwide, and performed the first successful islet allotransplants. His interests include also Healthspan and Regenerative Biotherapeutics for prevention and treatment of acute and age-related diseases, to extend healthy lifespan. Author of  >1,250 publications (H-index 123), including The Healthspan Code and Therapeutic Revolution.

Keynote Speaker

David Barzilai, MD, PhD, DipABLM

Founder & CEO, Barzilai Longevity Consulting | Faculty, Geneva College of Longevity Science -  Dr. David Barzilai is a longevity medicine physician, health services researcher, and Harvard Medical School lecturer dedicated to extending human healthspan. He bridges the gap between frontier geroscience and practical clinical application, specializing in evidence-based lifestyle medicine and precision diagnostics. Dr. Barzilai serves as an inaugural faculty member and trustee at the Geneva College of Longevity Science and was the medical editor for Harvard Health Publishing’s first special report on longevity. Known widely in the medical community and on social media as "@agingdoc1," he is a leading voice in translating complex aging research into actionable, personalized health strategies

Six areas of Healthspan action

Scientific Tracks

Every session translates the best of science into real outcomes for patients and practitioners.

Patient Advocacy

Empowering voices. Leading change
Centering the patient experience and giving advocates a platform to shape research priorities, policy, and clinical standards.

Clinical Implementation

Bridging research and real-world care
Practical protocols and clinical frameworks helping practitioners integrate longevity science into patient care today.

Regenerative Medicine

Unlocking the potential of stem cells
Cellular therapies, tissue regeneration, and stem cell science moving from lab to clinical application.

Biomarkers & Outcomes

Measuring what matters most
Defining biological markers that predict healthspan and guide precision longevity protocols..

Policy, Access & Equity

Advancing fair access for all
Policy pathways and systemic conversations that democratize access to longevity medicine.

Innovation & Collaboration

Building partnerships for the future.
Where startups, institutions, investors, and innovators converge to build the longevity economy.

— Flexible Programming Across Five Days —

Summit Schedule - AT A GLANCE

Attend for a day, a day and a half, or all five. Full speaker lineup announced closer to the event.

Advocacy
Symposiums

Connect with leaders driving equitable access, policy change, and innovation in personalized healthcare.

Clinical Implementation Symposiums

Learn practical strategies to integrate precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, AI, and evidence-based therapies into practice

Lifestyle & Behavior Symposium

Explore the lifestyle, behavioral, and environmental factors that optimize healthspan, resilience, and long-term wellness.

Policy
Symposiums

Explore the policies, regulations, and legislation shaping the future of longevity, regenerative medicine, and patient access.

Translational Research Symposiums

Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs moving from the laboratory into real-world clinical care.

About the event

Advancing Healthspan Through Collaboration & Action

The Translational Longevity Summit is a Five-day convergence of the world's leading minds in longevity science, regenerative medicine, patient advocacy, and clinical innovation — hosted at the Harvard Enterprise Research Campus. Produced under the Boston BioLife umbrella in collaboration with the Healthspan Action Coalition, World Stem Cell Summit, and Regenerative Medicine Foundation, this summit creates a seamless multi-day experience across Boston Longevity Week. Attend for a day, a day and a half, two days, or the full four — programming is designed to flex around your schedule.

Platinum Sponsor

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Media Partner

2026 Translational Longevity Summit Speakers

FEATURED

★ KEYNOTE

Camillo Ricordi, MD

PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR, DOCTOR AND RESEARCHER

Interests include Healthspan and Regenerative Biotherapeutics for prevention and treatment of acute and age-related disease

Healthspan innovation

FEATURED

★ KEYNOTE

David Barzilai, MD, PhD, DipABLM

Founder & CEO, Barzilai Longevity Consulting, Faculty, Geneva College of Longevity Science

Longevity medicine physician, health services researcher, and Harvard Medical School lecturer

Healthspan & longevity

FEATURED

Melissa King

Melissa King

Chief Operating Officer & Founding Board Member

Patient advocate and former Executive Director of Americans for Cures who helped pass California Prop 14, securing $5.5B for stem cell research

Patient Advocacy

HOST

Melissa King

Bernard Siegel

Executive Director & Founding Board Member

Attorney and patient advocate who founded the Regenerative Medicine Foundation and co-chaired 20 World Stem Cell Summits 

Advocate & Law Expert

★ KEYNOTE

Thomas Seoh, JD

HRH Princess Dr. Haya Bint Khaled Bin Bandar Al Saud

Senior Vice President of Research at Hevolution

She has previously led national initiatives in genomics and her experience includes contributing to national committees on biotechnology research and nutrition

Investor & Advisor

Reena Bhargava, MD,FACP, DipABLM

COFounder and CEO of BioTrax AI

Scientist specializing in immunology and stem cell-derived exosomes, advancing extracellular vesicle characterization, manufacturing, and translational regenerative applications.

Physician & TECH Executive

Ethan Berg

Founding Partner, G4 Investments

Also founder of TEDxBerkshires; invests across high-growth infrastructure and longevity-adjacent genomics and synthetic biology platforms.

Investor & Advisor

Dillon Betancourt, PhD

Senior Research & Development Manager, Kimera Labs

Scientist specializing in immunology and stem cell-derived exosomes, advancing extracellular vesicle characterization, manufacturing, and translational regenerative applications.

Exosome Research Development

Curtis L. Cetrulo, Jr, MD, FACS, FAAP

Vice Chair of Surgery & Plastic Surgery Director, Cedars-Sinai

Pioneer in Complex Reconstructive Surgery and Composite Tissue Transplantation.

Reconstructive Surgery

Kyle Cetrulo

Founder, Perinatal Stem Cell Society

Leads programs delivering documented patient treatments to veterans and first responders, bridging clinical implementation with patient advocacy

Patient Advocacy

Sabrina Cohen

Sabrina Cohen

Founding Board Member Healthspan Action Coalition

Professional life coach, speaker, and disability & healthy lifestyle advocate. Based in Miami, advocating for advanced research and better quality of life.

Healthy Lifestyle Advocate

Natalie Coles - De Grey

Director of Supercentenarian Research at LEV Foundation

Researcher specializing in biology of aging, with expertise in the oldest humans - supercentenarians, who are defined as those who have reached the age of 110 

Supercentenarians

Irina Conboy, PhD

Co-founder and CSO of Generation Lab, Editor in Chief of Rejuvenation Research

Prominent UC Berkeley professor and co-founder of Generation Lab, pioneering biological age quantification technology

Biological Age Technology 

Thomas A. Davenport, MD, FACS

Chief of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon specializing in microsurgery, complex wound management, burn reconstruction, and advanced reconstructive techniques

Regenerative Reconstruction

Aubrey de Grey

Chief Science Officer, LEV Foundation

Biomedical gerontologist and a leading figure in longevity research

Scientist & Researcher

Kim Driscoll

Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Driscoll is the 73rd Lieutenant Governor and part of the first all-women team to lead the state of Massachusetts.  She has spearheaded administration priorities including economic development and improvements to education policy 

Lieutenant Governor

Greg Eckel, ND, MSOM

Neuroregenerative Expert & Founder, The Eckel Protocol®

Naturopathic physician with 25 years integrating Eastern and Western medicine into personalized approaches to brain health and neurodegenerative disease

Neuroregeneration

Greg Fahy, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer of Intervene Immune, Inc.

Dr. Fahy is a world leader in cryogenic organ banking and in clinical aging intervention. Currently his team is working on next-generation thymus regeneration technologies and new ways to harness the thymus for additional medical purposes

thymus regeneration technologies

Ruben Figueres

entrepreneur, film producer, and advisor

As a documentary producer, Figueres translates complex scientific concepts into mainstream media and has worked with biotech networks in Europe,  the US and the Middle East

Film Producer & Advisor

Frank Fitzpatrick

Creative Executive & Wellness Expert

Award-winning creative executive and wellness expert working at the intersection of sound, health, music, and technology to advance human potential

Music, Health & Human Potential

G. Alexander Fleming, MD

President & Co-Founder, Kitalys Institute · Founder & Executive Chairman, Kinexumn

Helped shape FDA policy on therapeutic review and regulatory communication

Doctor & Researcher

Heike Fuhrmann-Stroissnigg, PhD

Founder, Zeitlos BioStrategy

Chemist and cell biologist with two decades in longevity research, translating aging biology into evidence-based drug development strategies.

Aging & Longevity Therapeutics

Steven A. Garan, PhD

Director of Bioinformatics, Center for Research & Education on Aging (CREA)

Researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, focused on the bioinformatics of aging

Scientist & Researcher

★ KEYNOTE

ANITA GOEL, MD, PHD

Chairman and ceo Nanobiosym institute and Nanobiosym Diagnostics

Nanobiophysics Scientist 

Pamela Gupta

Founder & CEO, Trusted AI

Biomedical gerontologist and a leading figure in longevity research

AI Governance & Trust

Joshua M. Hare, MD, FACC, FAHA

Co-Founder, Chief Science Officer and Executive Chairman at Longeveron

Dr. Hare is an accomplished cardiologist, researcher, and entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple biotech firms, including Longeveron

Biotechnology Founder

★ KEYNOTE

Wei-Wu He, PhD

Chairman and CEO of Human Longevity, Inc.

Dr. Wei-Wu He has been involved in founding or funding over 100 biotech companies throughout his career

Biotechnology Founder

Eve Herold

Director, Policy Research & Education, Healthspan Action Coalition

Author and policy executive exploring how advanced science, robotics, and technology intersect with society

Author & Advisor

Alan Jakimo

Ian B. Huyett, Esq.

Board of Directors Member for Granite Bio Innovation

A civil and constitutional litigator as well as a policy advocate, who actively lobbies for state-level access to innovative experimental therapies  

litigator and policy advocate

Giovanna Iannantuoni, Phd

President of the Bicocca Foundation

Giovanna promotes research, collaboration between academia, industry, and society. She also serves on several Italian governing and supervisory bodies

Academic & Social Leadership

Andrew S. Ittleman, Esq.

Founder & Partner, Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Regulatory attorney specializing in FDA law and highly regulated industries, with extensive experience representing regenerative medicine, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare organizations

FDA Regulation & Reg Medicine

Alan Jakimo

Alan Jakimo, MBA, JD

Senior Advisor, Industrial & Regulatory Policy, Healthspan Action Coalition

Policy and regulatory expert and advisor to companies in the life science and information technology sectors

Law & Regulatory Policy

★ KEYNOTE

Shelly Jordan, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, UCLA & USCn

Pioneer in regenerative neurology, advanced neuroimaging, and brain rejuvenation research

Regenerative Neurology

Anmol S. Kapoor, MD, FRCPC

cardiologist, entrepreneur, founder of BioAro Inc.

As a documentary producer, Figueres translates complex scientific concepts into mainstream media and has worked with biotech networks in Europe,  the US and the Middle East

Cardiologist & Founder

David Kasteler, MBA

Founder, Discover Biologics Institute & Regenerative Research Group

Regenerative biologics entrepreneur advancing clinical education and applied research through a global network of more than 500 clinic partners

Regenerative Biologics

James Kelley, MD, MBA

VP of Clinical & Medical Education, Regen Therapy LLC

Physician-executive with 20 years spanning clinical medicine, biotechnology, healthcare commercialization, and professional education, with deep expertise in longevity medicine

Clinical & Longevity Medicine

★ KEYNOTE

Jeanne F. Loring, PhD

Professor Emeritus, Scripps Research · Co-Founder, Aspen Neuroscience

Stem cell scientist and pioneer in regenerative neuroscience research

Stem Cell Science

HOST

Joseph Krieger

President & Founder, Boston BioLife

Over 25 years across healthcare and life sciences, building Boston BioLife to accelerate the move from laboratory discovery into everyday clinical practice

Translational Medicine Education

★ KEYNOTE

Nuno Martins, PhD

Co-Founder and CEO of Lux Premium

Dr. Martins is a speaker whose work spans emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, investment, longevity, artificial intelligence, and the future of human health

Entrepreneur & innovator

★ KEYNOTE

Youssof Mal, Md, PhD

Life Science Scientist at Hevolution Foundation

Dr. Mal's work centers on aging biology, geroscience, healthspan and how artificial intelligence is reshaping discovery and decision-making

Physician-Scientist & Educator

Brian McDermott

founder of Consciously Constructed

Brian founded an initiative dedicated to delivering innovative recovery resources and helping individuals transform adversity into purposeful lives

Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

Fiona Miller

Managing Partner at quadraScope Ventures

A serial entrepreneur, Fiona has been an active angel investor in the rejuvenation industry and supports rejuvenation initiatives through philanthropy

Healthcare Investing

★ KEYNOTE

Graham C. Parker, PhD

Wayne State University School of Medicine · CURES Translational Research Support Core

Editor-in-Chief of Stem Cells and Development; Executive Editor of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics

Bioscience Research

Samir P. Patel, PhD

Assistant Professor of Physiology, Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center, University of Kentucky

Researcher studying how mitochondrial dysfunction drives aging and acute illness, with work in mitochondrial transplantation pointing toward sub-cellular therapeutics

Mitochondrial Medicine

★ KEYNOTE

Edward Phillips, MD

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Phillips leads global clinician education in Lifestyle Medicine and hosts a popular podcast with over 4 million downloads

Lifestyle & Health Education

Clayton Rawlings, JD

Trial Lawyer & Mitochondrial Transplant Safety Trial Participant

Mitochondrial Transplantation

Antonio Regalado

Senior Editor, Biomedicine, MIT Technology Review

Award-Winning Science & Biotechnology Journalist, Antonio looks for stories about how technology is changing medicine and biomedical research

Science & Biotechnology

Ni Wang Ricordi

Director of International Communications at The Cure Alliance

Global communications leader and strategist driving international medical research advocacy and bridging international markets

Global Healthspan Advocate

Marion J. Riggs, PhD

Research Fellow in Neurology Massachusetts General Hospital

Biomedical researcher at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital and founder of the Loving Mind Institute

Neurology Research

Carolyn Baker Ringel, JD, MBE

Affiliate, Course Instructor, Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School

Accomplished author, speaker, and presenter focusing on the convergence of health law, public policy, and bioethics.

Biosciences Leader

Michael Ringel

Chief Operating Officer at Life Biosciences

Also currently on the board of Hevolution Foundation US and the Board of AFAR,. Advisor to Sheba Longevity Center and Applied Longevity Intelligence Service

Biosciences Leader

Suzie Robertson, PharmD

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Matrix Biologics

Clinical pharmacist, informaticist, and healthcare entrepreneur with 20+ years advancing patient safety and the responsible use of regenerative medicine.

Regenerative Medicine & Biologics

Duncan Ross, PhD

Founder & CEO, Kimera Labs

Pioneer in MSC-derived exosome biotechnology and cell-free regenerative medicine, advancing extracellular vesicle research and clinical translation

EV & Exosomes Technology

Randall Rutta

CEO, National Health Council

Focused on policy-to-practice solutions shaping federal and state healthcare policy

Healthcare Executive

★ KEYNOTE

Robert Sackstein, MD, PhD

Professor of Dermatology, Emeritus, Harvard Medical School

World-renowned physician-scientist & biomedical researcher.exploring cell-based therapies for cancer, leukemia, and autoimmune or degenerative conditions.

Glycoscience & Cell Therapies

Brandon Sassouni, MS

Chief Executive Officer, Revival Bio

Advancing the identification, isolation, and scaled manufacture of Muse cells -naturally occurring pluripotent-like reparative cells recoverable from banked human tissue

Muse Cell Biology

Thomas Seoh, JD

Thomas Seoh, JD

Executive Vice President, Kitalys Institute 

Entrepreneur and executive with senior leadership roles across pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors

Investor & Advisor

Thomas Seoh, JD

Joel Shapira

founder of BeyondAge & Executive Director of the American Society on Aging's On Aging Institute

Entrepreneur and executive with senior leadership roles across pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors

Founder & Executive

Paul Spiegel, JD

CHAIR, Lifespan Research Institute Board of Directors

Thought leader, and an international speaker and longtime activist in the fields of longevity.

Healthcare Executive

MArilyn Spinner

Executive Consultant & Strategic Partnership Advisor

Executive consultant and nonprofit leader with over 25 years of senior leadership experience across healthcare, mental health, longevity, and philanthropy

consultant & nonprofit leader

Ken Stern

Founder and Chair of the Longevity Project

Best selling author and podcast host, this former NPR CEO and media executive expanded NPR.org and drives dialogue on aging across major media channels

Author & Media Executive

Gennady Stolyarov

Board Member, Treasurer of LEV Foundation

Actuary, amateur mathematician, independent philosophical essayist, composer, and author.of Death is Wrong

Actuary,  Author, Composer

Paul Tortland, DO

Founder & Medical Director, New England Stem Cell Institute

Board-certified regenerative and sports medicine specialist and internationally recognized leader in nonsurgical orthopedics

Regenerative Medicine

Lina Williamson, DVM, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO, Soterya

Pioneering vascular researcher specializing in the endothelial glycocalyx and microcirculation

biomedical Venture Innovation

Brandon G. Wilson, DrPH, MHA

Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff, Community Catalyst

Pioneering vascular researcher specializing in the endothelial glycocalyx and microcirculation

Innovation & Healthy Aging

Hans Vink, PhD

Co-Founder & Director of Research, Glycocalyx Research Institute

Pioneering vascular researcher specializing in the endothelial glycocalyx and microcirculation

Endothelial Glycocalyx

John Whitman

Chief Innovation Officer, Nexus Health AI

Technology innovator and former SpaceX Principal Systems Engineer applying large-scale systems engineering to clinical AI for personalized healthcare

AI & Precision Medicine

Chad Yarbrough, DC

Founder, MaxGen Labs

Functional medicine practitioner and genetics educator specializing in clinical genetic testing, nutrigenomics, and personalized care strategies.

Genetic Testing & Methylation

Z Ziegler

Founder and CEO of Elev8 Data

Pioneering entrepreneur and security technology innovator, she has been developing new technology for the healthcare industry

Data Technology innovator

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