Exploring the Intersection of Decentralized Science and Longevity at the Longevity+DeSci Summit
Summary:
The annual Longevity+DeSci summit took place in New York, exploring decentralized science and its ties to the field of longevity. The event focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, blockchain capabilities, and ethical considerations in medical research. Discussions covered biomarkers for aging, messaging for policymaking and fundraising, and a systems-based approach to understanding the body. The summit aimed to foster collaboration and fundraising for longevity research.
The Capitale conference hall in downtown New York was the venue for the sixth-annual Longevity+DeSci summit from Aug. 10–11. It was the third in-person event following online sessions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lifespan.io, the event's organizer, included decentralized science (DeSci) in the title for the first time. DeSci, which takes place outside of traditional academia, has gained attention due to the emergence of blockchain technology. It allows biotech firms to fund their exploration and bypass the competitive National Institute of Health (NIH) grants. The conference featured presentations on longevity research, biotech, and blockchain capabilities. Intellectual property-NFTs and fractionalized funding for research were discussed, as well as ethical considerations in medical research. The event aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and fundraising for longevity research. The big questions in longevity science revolve around biomarkers for aging and the messaging for policymaking and fundraising. Society's perception of health and the importance of understanding the body as a system were also highlighted.
Published At
8/22/2023 2:01:00 PM
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