Course Description
Throughout history, humanity has been driven by an innate desire to enhance the quality and duration of life. In ancient times, traditional medical systems placed great value on herbs and substances believed to foster vitality and longevity. As time has progressed, the pursuit of a mythical elixir to combat aging has transformed, leading us to an era where technological advancements enable us to comprehend the aging process at the genetic and molecular levels.
This webinar delves into the intricate pathways of longevity that underlie the dynamics of health and disease. Exploring the cellular and metabolic mechanisms of aging, along with the involvement of specific genes and their impact on the organism, has become a focal point in the past decade. By understanding these fundamental longevity pathways, we gain insights into potential targets for intervention that can either promote or hinder healthy aging.
The session will also examine the current research on pharmaceuticals and natural compounds geared toward enhancing longevity. Together, we will set our sights on the future of longevity medicine, exploring the promising landscape of this rapidly evolving scientific field.
Things to Learn
- Provide historical background for the development of Longevity Medicine as a field.
- Introduce the hallmarks of aging on a molecular and cellular level.
- Understand the influence epigenetics has on expression of the genome.
- Illustrate the different longevity pathways and their influence on health and disease.
- Appreciate the different targets for intervention in supporting longevity.
- What impact can lifestyle influences like diet and exercise have on longevity.
- Introduce the current pharmaceutical interventions in promoting longevity.
- Introduce what natural compounds have been shown to positively influence longevity.
- Highlight the exciting future in longevity medicine and possible avenues for exploration.
