Future of Aging Research Mixer 2024
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The Future of Aging Research (FAR) Mixer 2024, hosted by the Harvard Aging Initiative (aging-initiative.org), aims to catalyze the undergraduate and graduate student aging research community in the Boston area. The event aims to bring together Boston’s upcoming aging researchers and technologists to enable students to connect with each other in order to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and expose the most pertinent questions in the field of aging. We thus hope to create opportunities for collaboration between students across different institutions and inspire the new generation of students to elevate their research.
4:00 - 4:05 pm:
Guest Arrival & Light Refreshments
4:05 - 4:45 pm:
Opening Remarks & Keynote
4:05-4:10 Introduction and Sponsor’s Note from the Aging Initiative at Harvard
4:10-4:25 George Church (HMS Professor, Wyss Institute Founding Member, Co-founder of 50+ Biotechs)
4:30-4:45 Kat Kajderowicz (MIT PhD Student, Principal at age1 VC)
4:45 - 6:00 pm:
Networking Session
Refreshments continue to be available, providing an opportunity for attendees to have uninterrupted conversations, make new connections, and build relationships in the field.
6:00 - 6:35 pm:
Evening Presentations
Jesse Poganik (HMS Instructor in Medicine, Executive Co-Director of Biomarkers of Aging Consortium)
Evolution of Aging Biology Research: Insights into how the field has developed over the years and where it stands today.
Importance of Biomarkers: Discussion on the role of biomarkers in measuring aging and validating interventions.
Alex Colville (Co-founder and General Partner at age1 VC)
Investing in the Future of Aging Research: Overview of how venture capital can accelerate innovation in the longevity space.
Career Opportunities in Longevity Biotech: Advice for young researchers and entrepreneurs on building careers in the field.
Vision for the Future: Strategic outlook on the next big opportunities in aging biotech.
Sean Closes
6:35 - 7:00 pm:
Final Conversations & Departures
Attendees are encouraged to continue conversations, share opportunities, and turn the energy from the event into actionable steps that will support the emerging field of aging biology.