A Scientific Non-ProfitThink-Tank
The Phaedon Institute supports and enables the effective, sustainable growth of the aging and longevity field, connecting science, industry, regulators, and the public.
Upcoming SBC Inaugural Summit · December 7, 2026 · Stanford University Learn more →Scientists, entrepreneurs and advocates working to grow the aging and longevity field the right way.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
The Phaedon Institute supports the effective and sustainable growth of the aging and longevity field, connecting science, industry, investors, regulators and the public.
Envisioned by scientists and entrepreneurs, the Institute encourages collaboration among longevity stakeholders and helps set standards for the field.
We work to distill sound science, support emerging talent, clarify the regulatory environment and investment opportunities, and transform the aging and longevity industry, with a firm commitment to diversity in the aging research workforce.
The Phaedon Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt national organization of lay and scientific members from academia, industry, investment and regulatory bodies, dedicated to four goals.
Promote biomedical aging science directed towards increasing the functional and healthy life span of humans, with one goal being to slow the aging process.
Develop biogerontology, clinical and technological knowledge among physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs and others in the health fields to improve the quality of the human lifespan.
Enable connections among stakeholders, working cross-functionally across every field in longevity science, therapeutics and governance.
Foster public conversation on the progress of aging research and practical means of achieving a long and healthy life.
In the past century, medicine has transformed how we diagnose and treat disease and extended the healthy life span. A step change in life expectancy will reshape life for individuals, governments and society, and making sure longer lives benefit everyone takes research, convening, advocacy and partnership across every sector.
By the numbers
People aged 60 and older, worldwide
By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be 60 or over.
52%
Of Americans turning 65 will develop a disability serious enough to need long-term care, such as help with bathing, dressing and eating.
Source: U.S. HHS, ASPE (2016)
50%+
Of urban consumption growth in developed regions from 2015 to 2030 will come from the 60+ population.
Source: McKinsey Global Institute (2016)
Longer lives demand a shared response. We bring the field together through a scientific consortium, a summit series and an open conversation with the public.
New Initiative
A multistakeholder initiative uniting academia, biotech, pharma and regulators to develop, standardize and validate senescence biomarkers. Announced at the 2nd SenoTherapeutics Summit and the 10th ICSA Annual Meeting, the SBC is coordinated by the Phaedon Institute through topic-specific working groups.
Inaugural SBC Summit · December 7, 2026 · Stanford University
Summit Series
Curated forums where leaders across science, industry, investment and regulation meet in one room to share ideas, spark collaborations and set the field's direction.
The Phaedon Podcast
Conversations with the researchers and leaders shaping longevity science.
Collaboration
Organizations we collaborate with across research, industry, publishing and the wider longevity community.
Interested in partnering with us?Join the organizations working to advance longevity science.
Events and initiatives from across our network that are shaping the future of the field.
Partner Event
Longevity Global
The Future of Medicine: Eliminating Diseases of Aging.
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Partner Initiative
Longevity Xplorer
LongX aims to drastically increase the number and capacity of people who meaningfully contribute to the longevity industry on a global scale.
"How do I meaningfully contribute to longevity?"
Learn moreLight, renewal and the immortal soul: the ideas at the heart of the Phaedon Institute.
The Name
Jacques-Louis David, 1787
Φαίδων · Phaidōn
Our name comes from the Greek Phaedon, meaning "bright" or "radiant", and from Plato's Phaedo, the dialogue on the immortality of the soul.
Like its namesake, the Institute aims to shed light on the science of aging.
The Logo
Ouroboros · Amaranth
Our logo joins two symbols of renewal and immortality: the Ouroboros, a serpent eating its own tail, and amaranth, the "unfading" flower.
Endless renewal: a fitting emblem for a field devoted to healthy longevity.
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We share summit announcements, consortium updates and perspectives from across science, industry and policy. Follow along, or get in touch to collaborate.
