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What was the International Longevity Alliance up to in 2020?

Yearly report of their activities including policy papers, senolytic research and an activism prize

08-Feb-2021

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ILA continued to promote research and advocacy for aging amelioration and healthy longevity.

Endorsed the joint petition to World Health Organization – “prioritise the needs of older people in its response to the covid-19 pandemic.”

ILA financed mouse test with senolytic treatments started and proceeded in Leipzig University.

A special research topic was included in the scientific journal Frontiers in Genetics, driven by ILA members and scientific advisors, concerning “Clinical evaluation criteria for aging and aging-related multimorbidity.”

Position paper “The Urgent Need for International Action for Anti-aging and Disease Prevention’ was published.

Supported the Slovenian Society for Vital Life Extension – organized an international conference on longevity research and advocacy.

Organized the International Longevity Day / Longevity Month - including an activism prize.

Grew to include 23 non-profit associations from 20 countries as federated members.

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International Longevity Alliance (ILA)

Facilitating faster development and implementation of life-extending technologies to ensure healthy longevity for all

Slovenian Society for Vital Life Extension

Informing and educating general public about life extension

World Health Organization (WHO)

Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health

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Life Extension, Policy