Martin O'Dea, CEO of Longevity Events Limited and principal organizer of the annual Longevity Summit Dublin, brings over a decade of expertise in the longevity field. A former business strategy lecturer at Dublin Business School, Martin also serves on boards like the LEV Foundation, alongside David. This episode previews key highlights of this year’s Longevity Summit, set for August 17–20.

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In this episode of the London Futurists podcast, Martin O'Dea discusses the upcoming Longevity Summit Dublin and the evolving landscape of longevity science. The conversation delves into the science, societal acceptance, and future prospects of the field.

• Insights into Longevity Summit Dublin: Martin shares details about the upcoming event (August 17–20), which features discussions on cutting-edge topics like electrical cell manipulation and insights from long-lived species such as bats.
• Focus on Hard Problems in Ageing: The summit prioritizes conceptual challenges and underexplored areas in ageing science, complementing the focus on current treatments and commercial solutions.
• Mainstreaming Longevity Science: Martin highlights the growing acceptance of longevity discussions, driven by events like Google’s Calico launch and media coverage, making the topic less fringe and more mainstream.
• Robust Mouse Rejuvenation Study: A key highlight is the robust mouse rejuvenation study, which tests combinations of anti-ageing treatments on middle-aged mice to extend life expectancy, with implications for human longevity.
• Decentralized Science and Collaboration: The podcast explores the role of open science and decentralized collaboration as transformative tools for longevity research, inspired by movements like environmental advocacy.
• Economic and Social Imperatives: Martin emphasizes the financial and societal benefits of investing in longevity science, underscoring the potential healthcare savings and enhanced quality of life.