Events

In the spirit of community, please bring something to share with others. 

Longevity SF Hike and Beach Party

Details of the hike are below. Beach party is $25 and includes fire foods and drinks. Rain date is Sunday August 21st. Admission is free if you volunteer at the event (contact 

) or become a sustaining member of Longevity SF ($10/month) 

Longevity SF & ODLB Hike and Beach Party

Picnic and talk longevity in one of SF's most delightful parks, Mission Dolores. In keeping with longevity best practices, we will be eating mediterranean fare and of course, drinking wine. We are thrilled to have BioAge Labs as our sponsor for this event. Tickets are free for sustaining members and discounted for students and postdocs with code "TRAINEE". Join Longevity SF for details of membership @ 

September in the Park

Longevity SF is teaming up with ODLB for a meetup. We will discuss the newly approved Alzheimer's drug over drinks. Parts of the meetup will be live streamed- let one of your hosts at the event know if you do not want to be on video or in pictures on the socials and we will position you away from the camera. 

- we are a non-profit organization that connects longevity researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs for collaboration and community building. You can find us at 

- On Deck Longevity Biotech (ODLB) is a continuous community for people to come together to build, join, or invest in revolutionary longevity biotechnology startups. You can find us here 

https://www.beondeck.com/longevity-biotech

Tickets are free for Longevity SF sustaining members. Apply to join Longevity SF here: 

Students and postdocs get $10 off with code STUDENT/POSTDOC

We are going to have Dr. Priyanka Joshi, biophysicist and aggregation expert, at the event tomorrow talking all the nitty gritty details of amyloid. She and I (Christin) come from slightly different povs on amyloid so should get fun. She would like to recommend this paper: 

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.11.08.515609v1

Longevity SF + ODLB Meetup

​Join us for a casual longevity meetup hosted by ODLB, Foresight Institute, LEAF, and LongevitySF at Spark Social in San Francisco!

🤝 Connect with ODLB members and other members of the Bay Area longevity biotech community over food and drinks from Spark Social's wide range of food trucks and bars. 

🔥 We also have a fire pit reserved along with a S'mores station!

🌎 Quite a few people will be in town because of Foresight Vision Weekend and Longevity Summit, come say hello!

, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA

 is a curated community of founders, operators, and investors building longevity biotech startups.

 supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely. We focus on science and technology that is too early-stage or interdisciplinary for legacy institutions to support. 

 is a 501c3 organization dedicated to connecting longevity researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors in the SF Bay Area.

 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization that promotes the development of biomedical technologies targeting the aging process, through education, responsible journalism and crowdfunding.

San Francisco Longevity Meetup @ Spark Social, hosted by ODLB + Foresight Insitute + LongevitySF + LEAF

Longevity SF is excited to host a guided four-hour mushroom foraging experience. It will include introductory information such as: types of mushrooms, mushroom anatomy for identification, poisonous and edible mushrooms, tree identification and more. The program will conclude with a Q&A identification session where we determine what species we have found and whether they are edible. Then we will separate out the edibles, cook them up trailside (or you can take them home) and have a tasting. 

I am told that it is an "an epic mushroom year" and that we will likely find chanterelle, hedgehog, black trumpet, and/or Yellowfoot. I (Christin) particularly love Black Trumpet so that's what I'm hoping for.

Longevity SF sustaining members or volunteers can use code "SUSTAIN" or "VOLUNTEER" for $30 off the ticket price. If you would like to join Longevity SF you can do so here: 

. If you are a basic member already and want to become a sustaining member for $120/yr ($60/yr for students), you can do so here: 

https://longevitygl.org/donations/longevity-sf-membership/

More Details of the Mushroom Foraging Trip:

Transportation is not provided to and from the foray. We will set up some car pools ahead of time.

We will be hiking off trail, with uneven terrain. All members of your party must be able to walk at least 3-5 miles in uneven terrain. While not required, the program will be best enjoyed if participants can bend and kneel down throughout the day as well as carry a basket, bag, or backpack. 

While we will do our best to correctly identify mushroom species, there are thousands of species and it will possible we will encounter species we can't identify, or may misidentify. Additionally, as much as we know about mushrooms, it's also possible that other hunters will have arrived before us, or that weather conditions will have dried up the mushroom production and that we will have a beautiful walk in the forest, but not be able to find edibles. 

While most people experience wild culinary mushrooms as a tasty treat, everyone has food allergies and eating wild mushrooms can cause food allergies in different people such as gas, stomach cramps, vomiting, hives, diarrhea, and in rare cases, can require hospitalization. The best practice is to eat a small amount of a new mushroom the first time a new species is consumed. Everyone in your party understands that if they choose to consume any wild mushrooms found on the mushroom foraging trip, they do so at their own risk. 

Everyone in your party understands they will be required to sign a standard liability waiver the day of the event, and agrees not to hold foray guides liable should they experience any of the following: torn clothing, lost personal items, getting lost in the forest, getting injured, illness, exposure to COVID-19, getting sick from eating a wild mushroom, getting attacked by animals, getting ticketed by ranger or police, or death. While all of the above are necessary to mention, they are unlikely and mostly people who forage have a fun and rewarding experience. We are looking forward to showing your group a wonderful time!

Note: Though not all of the below are required, they are recommended for the most comfortable experience given that it can be cold and wet! We will be going out even if it's raining. 

● A fully charged phone and plastic or waterproof bag to put it in

● Good hiking shoes recently sprayed with waterproofing spray

● Warm layers that you don’t mind getting dirty (recommended: hat, water resistant gloves, jacket, wool socks, waterproof coat nd rain pants - especially the pants so you can kneel down without getting wet legs)

● A basket or canvas bag with a square bottom for collecting (Not recommended: paper bags, plastic bags, flat canvas bags)

● A small knife with a cover over it such as Mercer Culinary Non-Stick Paring Knives with ABS Sheaths, 4 Inch, or a butterfly or switchblade, or any knife you can safely put in your pocket and walk with.

● Walkie talkies (not required, but recommended as we likely won’t have reception)

● A camera phone or camera to photograph mushrooms and plants

● Water bottle and backpack or sling to carry it with

● Toilet paper with a plastic bag (you pack it out if we’re deep in the woods)

● A change of warm clothes and shoes to put on at the end if you get wet or dirty

Longevity SF Mushroom Foraging & Tasting

Looking forward to a fantastic 2023, this kickoff event will take stock of everyone's goals and aspirations for longevity. We will breakout into discussion groups. 

This kickoff is free for volunteers with code "VOLUNTEER", and for BioAge labs employees with code "BIOAGE". 

If you are a member of Longevity GL and would like to become a sustaining member for $10/month, you can do so here: 

Longevity SF 2023 Kickoff Event

Come spend an evening learning about the intersection of longevity, bioinformatics, and hard tech at Circuit Launch. This collaborative event between Longevity SF, Bay Area Bioinformatics (BayBIFX), and Circuit Launch features talks and a tour of the robots native to the space. Dinner and drinks are provided. 

6:00 - 6:30 | Check-in and networking w/ refreshments

6:30 - 7:00 | Tour of Circuit Launch - Patrick Manière, General Manager of Circuit Launch

, which is a non-profit that connects longevity researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs to create community and collaboration. 

 The mission of the Bay Area Bioinformatics Forum is to help scientists collaborate and grow by providing a network for sharing ideas and technical knowledge about bioinformatics. At our monthly meetings, you will find scientists, professionals, students and DIY'ers sharing information on best practices, the latest software, biological concepts, and new ideas.

 is a community of robotics, hardware & electronics entrepreneurs and enthusiasts and now offers a shared Life Sciences BioLab space.

Longevity, Informatics, & Robots

Longevity SF has special guests in town- 

They are filming an episode on Longevity so we decided to throw them a party. This is an opportunity to get some great press for longevity and for local companies. Please note that there will be a film crew there and they will be interviewing folks. Chatting with the BBC is not a requirement to come and enjoy the networking.

This is a members/invite only event. Please reach out to Christin (

) if you would like to bring guests or have them become a member

 is a really cool space with robots, a Tardis, and a Mars lander and some other interesting startups. 

An Evening with the BBC

Longevity SF Founders Meetup

This will be an introduction to one of the major strategies for extending healthspan and lifespan, eliminating harmful cells that cause aging and disease. These cells include senescent cells but are not limited to them. 

Our guest speakers, Adam Freund (CEO of Arda Therapeutics) and Robin Mansukhani (CEO of Deciduous Therapeutics) will discuss their companies approaches. They will chat about the promise and more hotly debated facets of the strategies they are employing. 

There will be ample time to ask questions and network. Light dinner and drinks will be provided. 

If this is your first Longevity Global event you can use code FIRST23 for complimentary entry. Sign up to become a member and stay abreast of events here: 

The Longevity Debates: Eliminating Pathological Cells

Casual meetup for the longevity community at Spark Social. Look for signs on the tables near Big Sur fire pit to find us. 

 is the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the non-profit, 

. We host events for our curated community of longevity researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs. These monthly events include research talks, networking events, hikes, and our annual finale event, the 

 at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. We also connect virtually on Slack. You can apply to 

Longevity SF Meetup

The event is at the terrace on the 12th floor. Ring Apt 1017 at the front door to get in the building. Continue through the lobby on your left towards the elevators. If the elevator doesn’t let you up. Please ask the front desk. 

 Longevity SF is having a rooftop BBQ. This will be potluck style. In the spirit of community, please bring something to share with a few others. This can be something to grill, nosh, or imbibe.  

Longevity SF Summer BBQ

*If this is your first Longevity Global event you can use code, "FIRST23", for complimentary entry.

This is the second in Longevity SF's series of dialogues on strategies that scientists and biotech companies are taking to extend years of healthy life. The goal of the Longevity Dialogues is to provide cutting edge insight on the promise and caveats of lifespan extending strategies from the mouths of the scientists employing them. The format will be a 10 minute talk from each of our speakers, Janine Sengstack and Marco Quarta, followed by a moderated Q&A with plenty of time for audience questions. Light dinner and drinks will be provided.

 for this event. BioAge's VP of Media and host of Translating Aging, Chris Patil, will be moderating. 

Epigenetic reprogramming is a strategy for turning back the clocks in old cells/animals to restore them to youthfulness. A review on this topic is 

 on epigenetic reprogramming in mice from the lab of Harvard Professor, David Sinclair.

The Longevity Dialogues: Epigenetic Reprogramming

Networking Happy Hour for Longevity SF and Bits in Bio folks at the Beautiful 

 is a global community building at the intersection of software and biotech. Our mission is to bring together the tech and bio communities to share knowledge and build software tools to empower scientific discovery. We organize meetups, Q&As with industry leading figures, hackathons, and much more to facilitate connections in this space.

Longevity SF + Bits In Bio Happy Hour

Attend this online event to hear about projects in the

Community. Longevity Global is a non-profit. We host events for our 

 of longevity researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs. These monthly events include research talks, networking events, hikes, and our annual finale event, the 

there will be three 10 minute presentations followed by questions from the audience

. Presentations can be startup pitches or projects that people are working on. Folks presenting should feel free to make any asks they may have, from funding, to hiring, finding teammates, or resources. 

1. David Scieszka of Eterna Biotechnology

Eterna Biotechnology is developing virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines to target senescence and extend healthy lifespan. Our overarching goal is to provide accessible and affordable longevity solutions for all. The lead program is a VLP vaccine targeting senescence to provide protection against pelvic organ prolapse, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary dysfunction, which has the added benefit of lifespan extension. Preclinical mouse data shows the vaccine can significantly extend lifespan and improve organ function. We are proposing further preclinical studies in disease models to support clinical development. The estimated peak yearly revenue is $81B across multiple indications, with a long-term valuation potential over $1T. We are requesting $1.5M to fund CRO studies and advance the program over 3 years.

April19 is a drug development company integrating AI with computational chemistry to design and develop the next generation of psychedelic-inspired compounds. By optimizing psychedelics with a unique pharmacology identified in academic research, April19 seeks to expand the utility of psychedelics beyond mental health into neurodegenerative indications and healthy longevity.

At GTcardio our goal is to provide every person with the knowledge of their cardiovascular health every second of their life. We are focused on developing technologies to optimize total wellbeing, improve longevity and prevent cardiovascular diseases. We do it by solving the problem of hypertension, by continuous hemodynamic monitoring, and assessing for personalized and optimal treatment to reduce vascular age.

The presentations slots are full for this event. If you would like to pitch at the next event, 

you can apply by filling out this short form

. All stages of projects are welcome. You must be a Longevity Global member to pitch. You can apply to 

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Longevity Global Community Pitch

there will be 10 minute presentations followed by questions from the audience

. Presentations can be startup pitches or projects that people are working on. Folks presenting should feel free to make any asks they may have, from funding, to hiring, finding teammates, or resources.

AITCare is pioneering the future of elder care. 

With cutting-edge technology and a compassionate approach, we empower care facilities, caregivers, and families to provide exceptional support to older adults. Our AI-driven platform, AITCare-II, detects early-stage symptoms of memory loss and offers a holistic ecosystem for real-time monitoring and personalized engagement. We're gaining industry recognition with four paid customers, six contracts, and eleven Letters of Intent. Join us in reshaping senior care for a brighter, more compassionate future.

Developing small molecule therapeutics targeting aging damage, with focus on presbyopia.

Presbyopia is an aging disease which happens to all people around age 40-45, making it among the earliest onset aging diseases with a market value estimated at $9-18B annually. Lento Bio is developing small molecule eyedrops to treat presbyopia by improving the flexibility of the lens, the loss of which is the primary cause of the disorder. Leveraging existing knowledge about crosslinks and aggregates reduction, Lento has identified a lead candidate which significantly improves mouse lens stiffness when given in vivo as an eyedrop, and is currently in the lead optimization phase.

AI based personalised coach to optimise health

 by measuring and slowing down aging, establishing causal relationships of habits on outcomes via easy-to-use D2C self experimentation mobile app and platform.

Community Pitch

Community with food, drinks, and a fire pit (Find us at the "Big Sur" fire pit). Longevity Global is a non-profit. We host events for our 

Novel Selective non-Rapalog mTORC1 inhibitors extend longevity

mTORC1 is the single most-validated target in longevity. The mTORC1-inhibitor Rapamycin extends longevity in yeasts, worms, flies, and mice (Lamming et al. 2013). Rapamycin dose-dependently extends longevity in mice (Miller et al. 2014). Using novel technology we identified the first non-Rapalog mTORC1-specific inhibitor Meclizine (Allen et al. 2018). Meclizine has been dosed since 1955 in millions of humans as anti-vertigo and anti-nausea medication, with a lower side-effect profile than rapamycin. Some of Rapamycin's non-longevity negative side effects are thought to result from its non-specific inhibition of mTORC2 (Lamming et al. 2013). We observe that Meclizine is much more specific than rapamycin, with a 100-fold ratio of mTORC1/mTORC2 selectivity, much superior to rapamycin. We propose this selectivity results from engaging the mTOR target at a different site than Rapalogs. We nominated Meclizine for longevity testing within NIA's Interventions Testing Program (ITP) in 2018, Meclizine extends longevity in male mice, (Harrison et al., submitted). In addition to Meclizine we have identified other chemical scaffolds that inhibit mTORC1 potently and selectively. In Summary, Beiwe has identified the first non-rapalog mTORC1 inhibitors that extend longevity. These appear to bind mTOR at a distinct site than rapalogs, and are much more mTORC1-specific than rapamycin, and have a lower side-effect profile than rapamycin. Beiwe is optimizing these molecules for maximal potency and reduced side-effect profiles to test as Healthy Aging or Longevity therapeutics.

MonchMonch the micro-sponge that monches the calories

- MonchMonch (our current "beta", launching October 2023)...the micro-sponge that monches the calories; described by the ex-CSO of Mars as “THE HOLY GRAIL OF NUTRITION".

- Today’s food tastes good...but it’s not good for your health. Our 100% natural "super fiber" makes food healthier, whilst maintaining the same taste.

- Higher dietary fiber content correlates with a reduction in chronic disease. We aim to enable people to live healthier, happier and hence "longer" lives, without the need for diet restrictions.

*MBC BioLabs companies have complimentary entry with code, "MBC23"

​This is the third in Longevity SF's series of dialogues on strategies that scientists and biotech companies are taking to extend years of healthy life. The goal of the Longevity Dialogues is to provide cutting edge insight on the promise and caveats of lifespan and healthspan extending strategies from the mouths of the scientists employing them. 

The format will be a 10 minute talk from each of our speakers, Dr. Jennifer Garrison and Dr. Daisy Robinton, followed by a moderated Q&A with plenty of time for audience questions. Light dinner and drinks will be provided.

Jen is an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the Director of the 

Global Consortium for Women's Repreductive Longevity and Equality

. Dr. Daisy Robinton is Founder and CEO of 

, which is developing first-in-class therapeutics to improve ovarian function and consequently extend female healthspan.

 for sponsoring use of their beautiful space. 

Christin Glorioso

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