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João Pedro de Magalhães
Professor of Molecular Biogerontology at University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, consultant, futurist, speaker
In 2008, I joined the University of Liverpool to establish my own group on genomic approaches to ageing. In 2022, I was recruited to the University of Birmingham as Chair of Molecular Biogerontology. We are world-leaders in employing genomics and bioinformatics to study ageing with pioneering work in studying gene networks of ageing and in sequencing and analyzing genomes from long-lived species.
In our research activities we have established numerous national and international collaborations, including collaborations with clinicians, biotech companies and non-profit organizations. Please browse this website for more information about our work and publications.
In 2014, he wrote a paper examining the prospects for curing ageing and concluded it would not happen in his lifetime. As at 2023, he still believes that.
Company Interests
- Magellan Science - Founder
- Centaura - Chief Scientific Officer
- YouthBio Therapeutics
- Insilico Medicine - Scientific Advisor
- Longevity Vision Fund - Advisory Board
- NOVOS - Scientific Advisory Board
Previous organisations:
- British Society for Research on Ageing - board of trustees
- University of Liverpool - Professor, Integrative Genomics of Ageing Group
Visit website: https://jp.senescence.info/
See also: 
University of Birmingham
- Public research university located in Edgbaston, United Kingdom
Details last updated 07-Sep-2019
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British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA)
Scientific society which promotes and funds research into the biology of ageing
João Pedro de Magalhães is also referenced in the following:
ARDD 2022 - 9th Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting
29-Aug-2022 to 02-Sep-2022
Event about latest progress in the molecular, cellular and organismal basis of aging organized by University of Copenhagen
Biostasis Symposium UK
20-May-2023
A chance for UK cryonicists to mingle and hear from important figures in the cryonics field, organized by Tomorrow Bio (FREE)
BSRA Annual Scientific Meeting 2024
04-Sep-2024
A compelling lineup of speakers from all areas of the biology of ageing (Birmingham, UK)
Commercialisation pathways of longevity innovation
07-Apr-2021
Online event with Prof. João Pedro de Magalhães and Ms. Svitlana Surodina organized by Ageing Research at King's. (FREE)
Ending Age-Related Diseases (EARD) 2021
19-Aug-2021 to 22-Aug-2021
Hear the latest developments from the leading experts in rejuvenation biotechnology research
Eurosymposium on Healthy Ageing 2022
25-Nov-2022 to 26-Nov-2022
Unique biennial online meeting of scientists working on the biology of ageing organized by Heales and International Longevity Alliance (FREE)
Longevity Leaders World Congress 2021
04-May-2021 to 07-May-2021
The virtual event for leaders in longevity science, technology, business and finance organized by Longevity Leaders (LSX).
Longevity Med Summit
04-May-2023 to 05-May-2023
Annual gathering of the entire longevity ecosystem to tackle the aging problem
Longevity State Conference 2024
13-May-2024
Conference about longevity, its social changes and aging organised by Vitalism Foundation (Cofrentes, Spain)
Longevity Summit Dublin 2022
18-Sep-2022 to 20-Sep-2022
Event gathering Global Longevity and Rejuvenation community in Dublin with many longevity movement superstars as speakers
Longevity Summit Dublin 2023
17-Aug-2023 to 20-Aug-2023
Club discount available - click here
Event gathering Global Longevity and Rejuvenation community in Dublin with many longevity movement superstars as speakers
Longevity Summit Dublin: four new mini-interviews
Highlights from four mini-interviews at the Longevity Summit Dublin
Longhack
21-Jan-2022 to 23-Jan-2022
Online event about longevity boosting organized by Longevity Hackathon with many speakers from the biotech, pharma and other fields
Rejuveron Age Better Live Longer Symposium
10-May-2022
Symposium about healthy living organized by Rejuveron (FREE)
The Science of Aging by Prof João Pedro de Magalhães
13-Oct-2020
Why do we biologically age? Can aging be reversed? (Zoom)
Transvision Madrid 2021
08-Oct-2021 to 10-Oct-2021
World congress discussing on futurist concepts like longevity extension, artificial intelligence, human enhancement and other technologies with first humanoid robot speaker, Sophia, organized by HumanityPlus.
Undoing Aging 2022 CANCELLED
26-May-2022 to 28-May-2022
Focused on the cellular and molecular repair of age-related damage (Berlin)
YouthBio Therapeutics
Developing rejuvenation gene therapies based on partial reprogramming by Yamanaka factors
João Pedro de Magalhães Blog Posts
08-Mar-2023
João Pedro de Magalhães Creations
João Pedro de Magalhães News
Can machine learning discover lifespan-extending drugs for mice?
Live Forever Club - 09-Nov-2024This highlights promising paths for potential anti-ageing therapies
Ageing might be a continuation of development rather than just wear and tear
Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024This approach offers new insights into how and why we age
Senescent cells, traditionally linked to ageing, surprisingly play vital roles in body
Science - 20-Jun-2024This could have implications for developing new therapies
Scientists revive frozen human brain tissue without any damage
New Scientist - 15-May-2024Novel technique raises hope for studying brain complexities
Body's repair system falters with age as stem cells lose their regenerative power
Live Forever Club - 12-Apr-2024Machine learning reveals widespread decline in stem cell potency with age
Somatic mutations: Do these DNA changes hold the secrets to longevity?
Live Forever Club - 31-Mar-2024The gradual buildup of DNA mutations may hold clues on how to combat age-related diseases
Ageing may not be just wear and tear, but a programmed continuation of development
Live Forever Club - 31-Dec-2023Methylation patterns, measured by epigenetic clocks, offer novel insights
The reign of dinosaurs may have shaped how humans and other mammals age
Live Forever Club - 05-Dec-2023Dinosaur-era pressures may have led to the loss of longevity genes
If we can fix the bugs in human software, people could live to be 20,000 years old
Scientific American - 31-Jul-2023Bill Gifford interviews João Pedro de Magalhães, professor of molecular biogerontology at the University of Birmingham
Longevity Med Summit - Best of the Rest
Live Forever Club - 19-May-2023Key points from more of the excellent speakers at the summit
Unraveling the mysteries of aging: Epigenetic damage and the limits of cellular repair
Live Forever Club - 09-May-2023Novel theory of biological systemic ageing suggests epigenetic ageing is inevitable
Use of rilmenidine drug showed lifespan and healthspan benefits in both young and old animals
Longevity Technology - 25-Jan-2023With a global ageing population, the benefits of delaying ageing, even if slightly, are immense
Lifespan.io interviews João Pedro de Magalhães about theories of, and curing, ageing
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-May-2022The one thing I hope he's wrong about is that it won't happen in his lifetime - we just need some exponential oomph!
YouthBio Therapeutics unveils its board, with João Pedro de Magalhães as CSO
CISION PR Newswire - 14-Apr-2022Another company enters the cellular reprogramming race - hopefully at least one will cross the finishing line
João Pedro de Magalhães provides cautious optimism in this Longevity Technology interview
Longevity Technology - 04-Feb-2022Maybe a longevity drug within 5 years, but still lots more research needed into process of ageing
Galapagos giant tortoises kill damaged cells to resist cancer and ageing
New Scientist - 20-Jul-2021Large, long living animals offer insights on natural ways of cancer resistance
João Pedro de Magalhães discusses longevity pharmacology and importance of human trials
Longevity Technology - 23-Mar-2021Advances in longevity pharmacology to revolutionize healthcare with personalized therapies
Longevity pharmacology promises to revolutionize healthcare industry
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Feb-2021Despite challenges, many companies and clinical trials in longevity field are constantly evolving
Nutritional supplement to live longer is now available
PharmiWeb.com - 14-Jan-202112 science-based ingredients acting together on multiple aging mechanisms
Gene mutations in DNA may impact lifespan and fertility
Newsweek - 19-Jun-2020Study accelerated public awareness on genome sequencing & inspires new treatment approaches
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Senescent cells, traditionally linked to ageing, surprisingly play vital roles in body
Science - 20-Jun-2024This could have implications for developing new therapies
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