Animal Longevity Summit Launches First Global Forum on Advancing Healthy Aging in Animals
The Animal Longevity Summit (ALOS) is set to host its inaugural two-day scientific conference from October 1–2, 2026, in Toronto. The event aims to provide a dedicated international platform for researchers, veterinarians, biotechnology companies, and investors to collaborate on advancing the science of animal longevity. This field has gained momentum due to large-scale studies like the Dog Aging Project and increasing veterinary clinical trials generating valuable data that may also inform human aging research. The summit will feature eight scientific tracks covering topics such as canine healthspan, comparative biology, biomarkers, interventions for longevity, and cross-species translation of findings. Keynote speakers include Dr. Matt Kaeberlein (Dog Aging Project), Dr. Aubrey de Grey (LEV Foundation), and others in aging research. Industry participation is also notable; Genflow Biosciences will present new gene therapy data from its SLAB study on aged beagles, highlighting the growing interest of biotech firms in this field.
Topics: animal longevity biotechnology healthy aging research