International Longevity Conference in Brussels

Dear Friends,

International Conference on aging and longevity studies will take place in Brussels on October 9 -10, 2010:

http://www.imminst.org/Conference2010

We are invited to give two lectures there:

1. Reliability Theory of Aging and Longevity

2. Demographic Impact of Life Extension

Hope to see you there!

By the way, what would be your advice what to do and to see in Belgium and nearby countries after the conference?

Also we have a nostalgic feelings about Louvain-la-Neuve, where we lived and worked in 1995-1996, having a EU grant. We would love to visit this place again after the conference for a couple of days. Do you know any people there, who are still actively involved in aging, mortality and longevity studies? Please advise.

Thank you, and looking forward to hear from you,

Kind regards,

-- Leonid and Natalia

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- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D. , GSA Fellow
- Natalia Gavrilova, Ph.D. , GSA Fellow
Center on Aging, NORC/University of Chicago
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
Our books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html


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Birthday Idea

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-- 'Books Forum' blog
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Dear Friends!

Today is my birthday.

I am 56 years old now.

It's hard to comprehend how fast the time is passing by.

In my heart I still feel myself like a student.

However in my mind I understand that the length of my remaining healthy life is declining every day because of aging.

Of course this is not just my own problem - aging affects everyone.


There is a hope that science may help to address the problem of human aging and limited lifespan:

http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2009/03/unusual-source-of-inspiration.html
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To succeed with this life extension project we need support from clever wealthy persons.

Persons who clearly understand that their remaining lifespan is too short for them to use sensibly all their accumulated wealth.

If you do know personally such clever wealthy individuals, please forward them this message.

In this way you may help to yourself and your loved ones too.

Thank you, and loooong years of healthy and happy life to you!




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'Science Against Aging' Research Plan -- Invitation to Discussion

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Dear All:

You are cordially invited to participate in discussion of a new 'Science Against Aging' Research Plan:

http://longevity-science.org/SCIENCE_AGAINST_AGING_RESEARCH_PLAN.pdf
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The authors of this program wrote:

Please, answer 12 basic questions on the biology of ageing:

1. Why are organisms exposed to progressive and irreversible reduction of physiological functions in the final period of their lives?

2 . Why do life expectancy and speed of aging differ within one species and across species?

3. Why does experimental treatment such as caloric restriction delay a great number of age-related physiological and pathological changes and increase the average and maximum life duration in animals?

4. Do these factors affect aging and age-associated diseases independently from one another?

5. Do age-related changes in the organism increase the exposure to diseases or do diseases develop independently and only later exacerbate the manifestations of aging?

6. What are, in your view, possible points of a scientific breakthrough in research aimed at increase of longevity?

7. At what evolutionary phase did aging arise or, alternatively, has it accompanied life since its inception?

8. Are the aging processes of an organism caused by aging at the cell level?

9. To what extent are aging processes conditioned genetically?

10. Why do species with 'negligible' aging exist?

11. Are reproduction and life expectancy interrelated or independent from each other?

12. What other questions may be crucial for understanding the mechanisms of aging?

The authors of this program also invited to comment on the sections of their Research Plan:

Section 1
Fundamental Mechanisms of Aging. Main Research Areas

Section 2
Genetics of Lifespan and Aging. Main Research Directions

Section 3
Metabolic Aspects of Aging and Longevity. Main Research Directions

Section 4
Immunity and Aging. Main Research Directions

Section 5
Stem Cells and Aging. Main Research Directions

Section 6
Application of Stem Cells in Geriatrics & Gerontology. Main Research Directions

Section 7
Medicated Geroprotection. Main Research Directions

Section 8
Geroprotectors Efficiency Research. Main Research Directions

Section 9
Identification of the Molecular Markers in Aging. Selected Clauses

Section 10
Mathematical Modelling of the Life Span, Longevity and Aging. Main Research Directions

Section 11
Microecology and Aging. Main Research Directions

Section 12
Reproduction and Aging. Selected Research Directions

Section 13
Environmental Influence on Aging. Selected Research Directions

The Word "doc" version of the entire Program is available at:

http://longevity-science.org/SCIENCE_AGAINST_AGING_RESEARCH_PLAN.doc
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Please feel free to post your comments and suggestions below by clicking here.


Key words:
Science Against Aging, Fundamental Mechanisms of Aging, Genetics of Lifespan and Aging, Metabolic Aspects of Aging and Longevity, Immunity and Aging, Stem Cells and Aging, Application of Stem Cells in Geriatrics & Gerontology, Medicated Geroprotection, Geroprotectors Efficiency, Molecular Markers in Aging, Mathematical Modelling of the Life Span, Longevity and Aging; Microecology and Aging; Reproduction and Aging; Environmental Influence on Aging


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Survival: The Survival of the Human Race (Darwin College Lectures, New Book)

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Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion (click on the book title below for more detail):

Survival:
The Survival of the Human Race
(Darwin College Lectures)
by Emily Shuckburgh (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Cambridge University Press):

This fascinating and accessible book examines the survival of the human race from a broad range of viewpoints. Through in-depth examinations of a number of very distinct aspects of human life, the book covers topics ranging from the preservation of Empires, to the challenges of maintaining cultural identity, the sufferings inflicted by famine, disease and natural disasters, the opportunities for increased longevity and the threats presented by climate change. The chapters draw from the expertise of those in the arts and humanities, as well as the social, physical and biological sciences. Following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with his thoughts of the Survival of the Fittest, each chapter explores strategies which may be adopted to assist us in our individual struggle for existence and to preserve and indeed improve our collective lifestyles.

Key words:
New books, Survival, Human Race, Darwin College, Emily Shuckburgh, Cambridge University Press, longevity, life extension, climate change, Survival of the Fittest, struggle for existence, famine, disease, natural disasters

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Healthy Aging and Longevity: Third International Conference (New Book)

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Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion:

Healthy Aging and Longevity: Third International Conference
(Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
by Noah J. Weller and Suresh I. S. Rattan (Paperback - Jan 14, 2008)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley-Blackwell):

In a climate where many unsubstantiated claims are made, it is essential to have access to the best evidence-based knowledge on how to extend healthy life expectancy. Researchers, healthcare practitioners, and policy makers come together annually at the International Research Center for Healthy Ageing and Longevity to discuss, debate, and exchange ideas, and the proceedings of the most recent conference is contained in the chapters of this volume.

Now, more than ever, a critical need exists for the development of appropriate policies so that aging is seen as a resource and not as an isolating and segregating experience. Solid research elucidating the processes of aging must be translated into strategies for clinical practice in order to respond to the needs of an aging population.

The full spectrum of proven and potential aging interventions including pharmaceutical, nutritional, clinical, educational, policy, complementary, preventive, and restorative means were explored at this international meeting. The topics covered in this volume include the following:

(1) Nutritional interventions in aging and age-associated disease, both diet and supplements;

(2) dementia in an aging population;

(3) the new caring -- financial and asset management and substitute decision-making by and for older people;

(4) how we improve the quality of research into healthy aging;

(5) promoting balance and preventing falls in an aging population;

(6) population aging in developing countries;

(7) promoting health and well-being of the older community;

(8) hormone and metabolic interventions in aging;

(9) community attitudes and approaches towards human life extension;

(10) respecting the elders in our care;

(11) the biology of healthy aging and longevity;

(12) basic science and mechanisms of aging and longevity;

(13) sustaining optimal aging -- inner strength and mutual support;

(14) wellbeing, retirement planning and expectations of the baby-boomer generation;

(15) natural and complementary approaches to age-associated disorders;

(16) psychosocial predictors of healthy aging and longevity -- lessons from longitudinal studies;

(17) healthy longevity -- lessons learned from the world's longest-lived people;

(18) the aging brain;

(19) baby-boomer work force participation;

(20) quality of care and quality of life for the elderly;

(21) frontiers of knowledge in biogerontology;

(22) behavioural and social interventions for healthy aging and longevity.

Key words:
New books, Healthy Aging and Longevity, Noah Weller, Suresh Rattan, Aging, Longevity, Nutritional interventions, dementia, population aging, life extension, biology of aging, predictors of longevity, aging brain, biogerontology

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New Books!

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New Books for August 2007
New Books for July 2007
New Books for June 2007
New Books for May 2007



Greetings,

I am pleased to share with you the list of new published books, organized in the following categories (just click on the titles below):

-- Aging

-- Alzheimer's

-- Anti-Aging

-- Aubrey de Grey Ideas

-- Biomedical Nanotechnology

-- Brain Aging

-- Caloric Restriction

-- Cancer

-- Cardiovascular Health

-- Cryonics

-- Dementia

-- Diabetes

-- Estrogen

-- Genetics of Aging and Health

-- Geriatrics

-- Growth Hormone

-- Hormones

-- Human Longevity

-- Immortality

-- Life Expectancy

-- Life Extension

-- Menopause

-- Mortality

-- Nursing

-- Population Aging

-- Regenerative Medicine

-- Rejuvenation

-- Resveratrol

-- SENS: Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence

-- Soft Drinks

-- Stem Cell Therapy

-- Supplements

-- Testosterone

-- Vitamins

Hope this helps!