"The New Era of Longevity: Innovation for the Middle East"
Join leading longevity scientists, medical experts and international stakeholders for an immersive, interdisciplinary GCLS Semester Symposium dedicated to advancing longevity science, education and preventative health in the Middle East. This landmark event will take place on Feb 2-3, 2026 at the Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre Auditorium.
Looking back at the 2025 Edition
Our Agenda: The New Era of Longevity
Genomics and
Longevity Science
Investments & Longevity Markets
Longevity
Policy and Regulatory
Longevity Medicine and Practice
Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Center
The GCLS Semester Symposium will take place at the centrally located Dubai Knowledge Park auditorium.
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Our Speakers at the Dubai 2025 Symposium
Dr. Brian Kennedy
Director Centre for Healthy Longevity
National University of SingaporeDr. Shahrukh K. Hashmi
Director of Research Development
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Dr. Nir Barzilai
President
Academy for Health& Lifespan Research
Academy for Health& Lifespan Research
Dr Abeer AlTeneiji
Executive Director
Cleveland Clinic / Emirates Lifestyle Medicine and Longevity Medicine Society
Cleveland Clinic / Emirates Lifestyle Medicine and Longevity Medicine Society
Dr. Dominik Thor
President
Geneva College of Longevity Science
Geneva College of Longevity Science
Dr. Nicole Sirotin
CEO
Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi
Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mohamed El Hadidi
Director of the Bioinformatics M.Sc. Program
University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Fatme Al Anouti
Assistant Dean of Research and Outreach
Zayed University
Zayed University
Dr. Moustapha Kassem
Clinical Professor
Khalifa University Center for Biotechnology
Khalifa University Center for Biotechnology
Dr. Shaikha Almazrouei
Head
UAE Stem Cell Group
UAE Stem Cell Group
Dr. Walid Zaher
Founder / Co-Founder
REWIND / Our-Longevity
REWIND / Our-Longevity
Dr. Rams Kanouni
CEO
Pharos Multi Family Office
Pharos Multi Family Office
Fawad Khan
Director Longevity Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Anmol Kapoor
CEO & Founder
BioAro Inc.
BioAro Inc.
Phil Newman
CEO & Founder
Longevity.Technology
Longevity.Technology
Dr. Rajat Mohindra
Principal Medical Director
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Dr. Alex Aliper
Co-Founder & President
Insilico Medicine
Insilico Medicine
Dr. Alexandra Vallon Eberhard
Senior Director
Roche Diagnostics
Roche Diagnostics
Manal Omran Taryam, MD
CEO and Board Member
Noor Dubai Foundation
Noor Dubai Foundation
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi
Senior Vice President
Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City
Alyaa Al Mulla
Founder
Longevity Public Policy Think Tank
Longevity Public Policy Think Tank
Ali Hashemi
Co-Founder & CEO
Meta[bolic]
Meta[bolic]
Elsy M. Dumit, MPH
Health, Life Sciences & Biotech
Roland Berger
Roland Berger
Shannon Nielsen
Director Longevity
PureHealth
PureHealth
Dr. Antoinette Sarasin Gianduzzo
Director Biomolecular Restoration
The Kusnacht Practice
The Kusnacht Practice
Dr. Andrea Gartenbach
Longevity Physician
Art of Longevity by Axmann Gartenbach
Art of Longevity by Axmann Gartenbach
Dr. Luiza Spiru
Professor of Geriatrics
Carol Davila University of Medicine
Carol Davila University of Medicine
Dr. Fady Hannah-Shmouni
Founder
Healthspan Digital
Healthspan Digital
Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar
Medical Director
Cingulum Clinic Sydney
Cingulum Clinic Sydney
Dr. Karolina Kobus
Chief Scientific Officer
Lifespan Group
Lifespan Group
Dr. Andrea Pagani
Resident Researcher
University Hospital of Regensburg
University Hospital of Regensburg
Dr. Elisabeth Roider
Chief Medical Officer
Maximon
Maximon
Dr Jaffer Khan
Founder & CEO
The AEON Clinic
The AEON Clinic
Dr. Natasha Vita-More
Founder
4-ENCORE
4-ENCORE
Dr. Guénolé Addor
Chief Medical Officer
xLongevity Clinics
xLongevity Clinics
Chris Moore
CEO
Nordic Group
Nordic Group
Dr. Mishkat Shehata
Clinical Director of Longevity
PureHealth / Emirates Lifestyle Medicine and Longevity Medicine Society
PureHealth / Emirates Lifestyle Medicine and Longevity Medicine Society
Silvena Rowe
Biohacking Chef & Health Coach
THE DOSE BY SILVENA
THE DOSE BY SILVENA
Dr. Ahmed Aamer
Regenerative Medicine & AntiAging Specialist
Reborn Clinic / LongevityX / Cabella Clinics / FOY Clinics
Reborn Clinic / LongevityX / Cabella Clinics / FOY Clinics
Dr. Marwan AlSaedi
Dermatologist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
The Premier Events in Longevity Education
The GCLS Semester Symposium series serves as a platform to explore and discuss breakthroughs in longevity science and preventative medicine. With presentations from global experts, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, the symposium encourages collaborative discussions to redefine approaches in healthcare, aging, and longevity. The GCLS Semester Symposium events are free for GCLS faculty and students as well as select external guests.
Presentations from world-renowned researchers on the latest findings in aging biology, genetic longevity interventions, and clinical strategies.
Sessions tailored for medical professionals will focus on the latest longevity medicine approaches and clinical insights to managing aging and age-related diseases.
Connect with peers and leaders in longevity science, gain insights from real-world case studies, and forge partnerships to advance shared goals.
Learn about opportunities in academic longevity education and Continuing Medical Education designed to enhance your medical practice and expertise in longevity.