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Khalifa University to Organize the 2nd Healthy Longevity Symposium in Abu Dhabi

November 15, 2024

World-Renowned Experts Gather in Abu Dhabi to Unlock Future of Healthy Aging and Personalized Wellness

 

Khalifa University of Science and Technology will host the 2nd Healthy Longevity Symposium to drive discussions and provide insights on longevity by addressing the common root cause of chronic diseases – aging.

 

Supported by the Department of Community Development and the Department of Health, the Healthy Longevity symposium will be held from 21-22 November 2024. His Excellency, Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department Community Development, and Her Excellency, Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), will provide the opening remarks. The Institute for Healthier Living and PureHealth are platinum sponsors of the event.

 

Dr. Habiba Alsafar, Dean, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, said: “Khalifa University is pleased to collaborate with partners to organize this symposium. Our goal is to introduce pioneering and innovative strategies that slow age-related diseases, enhance well-being, and promote longevity. By advancing personalized medicine and precision health, we aim to support breakthroughs in aging research, genomic medicine, advanced technologies, and health policy to improve health in Abu Dhabi and globally.”

 

The symposium will focus on four themes – Mechanism of Aging, Genomics Precision Medicine and Precision Prevention, Advanced Technologies for Healthy Aging and Social Health Policies. It will aim to position Abu Dhabi as a hub for advanced research in the fields of longevity and well-being, driving forward strategies to improve quality of life and promote healthier aging across communities globally. Over 250 delegates are expected, including national and international scientists, students, academic experts, policymakers, medical practitioners, hospital managers, industrial partners, consultants, and aged care specialists.

 

Bringing together over 25 leading experts from around the world, the Healthy Longevity Symposium will delve into aging as the root cause of chronic diseases, sharing the latest insights and breakthroughs. Sessions will cover topics such as the molecular and genetic basis of aging, precision prevention strategies, bioengineering and AI in healthcare, and innovative social policies that support healthy aging.