The GCLS Semester Symposium Zurich 2026 at the modern Careum Auditorium brings together leading medical experts, international academics and healthcare innovators for an interdisciplinary forum focused on the future of preventive and healthy aging medicine.
Hosted in Zurich - a global centre of medical excellence, scientific innovation, and healthcare quality - the symposium serves as a platform for advancing evidence-based longevity medicine, clinical translation, education, and responsible healthcare innovation.
Hosted in Zurich - a global centre of medical excellence, scientific innovation, and healthcare quality - the symposium serves as a platform for advancing evidence-based longevity medicine, clinical translation, education, and responsible healthcare innovation.
Meet Our Speakers
Editor-in-Chief
Biogerontology
Biogerontology
Director
Ageing Research at King’s (ARK), King’s College London
Ageing Research at King’s (ARK), King’s College London
Head
Swiss Center for Care@Home, Bern University of Applied Sciences
Swiss Center for Care@Home, Bern University of Applied Sciences
Co-Director
Healthy Longevity Center, University of Zurich
Healthy Longevity Center, University of Zurich
Professor of Gerontology, Geriatrics, Brain Health and Longevity Medicine
Carol Davila University
Carol Davila University
President
Swiss Society for Anti-Aging Medicine and Prevention (SSAAMP)
Swiss Society for Anti-Aging Medicine and Prevention (SSAAMP)
Professor
Medical University of Sofia
Medical University of Sofia
Founder
Swiss Longevity Dental Boutique
Simple Smile
Swiss Longevity Dental Boutique
Simple Smile
Lead for Lifestyle Medicine
WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, Imperial College London
WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, Imperial College London
Professor
University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland
Co-founder, Chief Science Officer (CSO)
Radical Life Extension Group
Radical Life Extension Group
Vice President
National Ethics Committee for Clinical Research (CEIC)
National Ethics Committee for Clinical Research (CEIC)
Thematic Research Analyst
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
President
Geneva College of Longevity Science
Geneva College of Longevity Science
Founder
Radu Health & Performance
Radu Health & Performance
Vice President of Medicine
United Imaging Future Life
United Imaging Future Life
Co-Founder
Axmann & Gartenbach
Axmann & Gartenbach
Faculty
University of St. Gallen Executive School
University of St. Gallen Executive School
Founder
Club Vita
Club Vita
Careum Auditorium
The Careum Auditorium, centrally located in Zurich’s university district, is part of a non-profit Swiss foundation dedicated to advancing education, research, and interdisciplinary exchange in the healthcare and social sectors.
Address: Careum, Pestalozzistrasse 11, 8032 Zürich
Address: Careum, Pestalozzistrasse 11, 8032 Zürich
The Premier Events in Longevity Education
The GCLS Semester Symposium series serves as a platform to explore and discuss breakthroughs in longevity science and preventative medicine. With presentations from global experts, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, the symposium encourages collaborative discussions to redefine approaches in healthcare, aging, and longevity. The GCLS Semester Symposium events are free for GCLS faculty and students as well as select external guests.
Presentations from world-renowned researchers on the latest findings in aging biology, genetic longevity interventions, and clinical strategies.
Sessions tailored for medical professionals will focus on the latest longevity medicine approaches and clinical insights to managing aging and age-related diseases.
Connect with peers and leaders in longevity science, gain insights from real-world case studies, and forge partnerships to advance shared goals.
Learn about opportunities in academic longevity education and Continuing Medical Education designed to enhance your medical practice and expertise in longevity.
Connect with Leaders, Students & Faculty
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