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Meet Our Faculty &
Lecturers
Lecturers
The faculty at the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS) is a dynamic blend of interdisciplinary experts, each bringing a unique perspective to the study of longevity and its related fields. Comprising renowned researchers, medical professionals, bioethicists, and data scientists, the teaching staff at GCLS fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation. With backgrounds in genetics, medicine, pharmacy, gerontology, nutrition, psychology, and public health, they work synergistically to explore the multifaceted aspects of extending human lifespan and improving quality of life. Their commitment to interdisciplinary approaches ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of longevity science.
Professor Milena Georgieva, PhD
Milena Georgieva is Professor at the Institute of Molecular Biology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and also the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of EPIX.AI.
Assistant Professor David Church, PhD
David Church is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and serves as the Assistant Director for the Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity.
Professor Luiza Spiru,
MD, PhD
Luiza Spiru is Professor of Geriatrics and Old Age Psychiatry at Carol Davila University of Medicine with 25 years of experience in education, R&D and innovative clinical services.
Dr. Marcus Ranney, MBBS, BSc
Marcus Ranney, a best-selling author and longevity physician with over two decades of experience, leads Human Edge, a digital health venture that combines cutting-edge science with personalized longevity intervention.
Professor Dr. Dominik Thor, MSc
Dominik is President of the Geneva College of Longevity Science and Professor of Pharmacy. His research focuses on biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and pharmacy.
Dr. Andrea Gartenbach, MD
Dr. med. Andrea Gartenbach is an esteemed specialist in internal medicine and one of the leading longevity experts in Germany. At Axmann/Gartenbach she offers tailor made individual health management.
Assistant Professor Dr. Jordan Strom
Jordan Strom, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, has published more than 70 papers. He received his B.S. in Biology from Yale University and an M.D. from Harvard.
Dr. David Barzilai,MD, PhD
David Barzilai is a board-certified physician, pioneer in longevity and lifestyle medicine, and Founder and CEO of agingdoc.com evidence-based healthspan coaching and consultancy.
Maria Antonela Axinte, MSc
Maria is a Genetic Counselor and Head of Education and Counseling at MENA Organization for Rare Diseases with a wide experience in general clinical genetics and providing personalized and evidence-based guidance to clients.
Dr. Abdelhadi Rebbaa
Dr. Abdelhadi Rebbaa has held research and faculty positions at Northwestern University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Columbia University. His research focuses on target and drug discovery in cancer, stem cells, and aging.
Joris Deelen, PhD
Joris Deelen is a geneticist and molecular biologist with a passion for research. An accomplished scientist he works as Research Group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing.
Professor Ingemar Patrick Linden, PhD
An accomplished author and assistant professor at NYU, Ingemar Patrick Linden taught philosophical issues surrounding life-extension and bioethics.
Sebastian A. Brunemeier, PhD
Sebastian A. Brunemeier is a biotech VC and company builder focused on longevity & regenerative medicine. He is Co-Founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital, and CEO and Founder of ImmuneAGE Bio.
Orel Swenson, MD, MBA
Orel Swenson, an emergency medicine specialist is dedicated to maximizing healthspan and longevity through personalized, cutting-edge medical science, moving beyond traditional one-size-fits-all approaches.
Dorsa Jalaei, PharmD, MBA
Dorsa, a Doctor of Pharmacy with an MBA, is Co-founder and the CEO of Zeenome Longevity Company. Drawing from a diverse background in pharmaceuticals and longevity, she offers a unique perspective on health and wellness.
Ass. Prof. Jordan Weiss, PhD
Jordan is an Ass. Professor in the Optimal Aging Institute and the Division of Precision Medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine. He's published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles working with over 100 investigators worldwide.
Colwyn Headley, PhD
A biomedical scientist and postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, Colwyn Headley's research interests include immunometabolism, infectious diseases, mitochondrial biology, gerontology and oxidative stress (ROS).
Assistant Professor Dr. Natalia Balyasnikova
Natalia Balyasnikova is an assistant professor at York University, where she has been teaching and researching language education and gerontology.
Brenda Eap, PhD
A biogerontologist, who trained at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Brenda Eap is VP of The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives and working to advance legislation and policies that promote healthy human lifespan.
Maryam Sadeghi, MSc
Maryam Sadeghi possesses a profound understanding of the intricate realms of neuroscience. Her primary research focus lies in unraveling the main hallmarks of longevity, with a particular emphasis on stem cells.
Dr. Max Griessinger
A medical doctor with a passion for entrepreneurship, longevity and prevention. Max Griessinger's focus is functional medicine with optimized nutrition, supplements and continuous health tracking.
Varun Dwaraka, PhD
A computational and bioinformatics scientist and the head of bioinformatics at TruDiagnostic, Varun specializes in the development and use of ML and AI models for predicting biological age, disease risk, and other clinical outputs from epigenetic datasets.
Dr. Andrea Pagani
Andrea Pagani is resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital of Regensburg. His scientific research focuses on the fields of Regenerative Medicine, Breast Cancer, and Stem Cells.
Dr. Sou Ahdjoudj Orlando
Sou Ahdjoudj Orlando is a passionate advocate for healthy aging. She holds a PhD in Biology of Aging and has over 15 years of experience in biomedical research and senior leadership roles specializing in Global Medical Affairs.
Alyaa Al Mulla
Alyaa Al Mulla is the Founder of Longevity, a public policy Think Tank in the United Arab Emirates. As a policy-maker she specializes in wellbeing and longevity with extensive years of experience in public administration and policy
Al Hussein Elwan, BPharm
A pharmacist and health communicator, Al Hussein leverages his academic background and lifelong passion for storytelling to translate scientific discoveries into captivating narratives.
Dr. Sabine Krofczik-Wilhelm
Dr. Sabine Krofczik-Wilhelm, with a deep passion for Neuroscience that began during her doctoral studies and involvement in the Honeybee Virtual Brain Project, has led global clinical trials at Clinical Research Organizations.
Lika Levskaya, M.A.
Lika Levskaya is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and speaker at international conferences on healthy longevity.
Assistant Professor Sarantis Chlamydas, PhD
Dr. Chlamydas is Assistant Professor at the University Research Institute of Athens. With a PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Bari and the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and and Epigenetics he is Global Scientific Director at Olink Proteomics.
Jordan Baechle, MD, MTM
Jordan is a physician-scientist & bioengineer who specializes in translational research. He's trained at UC Berkeley, UCSF, and the Buck Institute and is currently a resident physician at Texas Tech University, where he trains and practices full-spectrum care.
Stephanie Lindstrom, MSc
Stephanie is a Protein Engineer / Biochemist / Molecular Biologist with R&D and academic experience. Her focus lies on advancing innovation as SVP of Science & Technology at SSP, Co-Director of Longevity Global and Founding Member at 2060.Life Foundation.
Assistant Professor Evandro F. Fang, PhD
Evandro is an Associate Professor of Molecular Gerontology at the University of Oslo (UiO) and the Akershus University Hospital. He works on the molecular mechanisms of human ageing and age-predisposed neurodegeneration.
Amela Jusic, PhD
Biomedical scientist with extensive experience in translational research and leadership roles across industry, clinical settings, and academia at premier institutions. Her research focus on multiomics biomarkers and personalised medicine in cardiometabolic diseases.
Dr Olivia Ly Lesslar
Olivia is an psychoneuroimmunology medical doctor. She holds several positions with innovative medical practices around the world and has completed postgraduate studies in skin cancer medicine, dermatology, and clinical nutrition management.
Dr. Christopher K. Bray
Dr. Christopher Bray is a distinguished cognitive behavioral
researcher with a Ph. in Organizational & Adult Development, a second PhD in
Industrial/Organizational psychology and an MBA. He is an accomplished author, speaker and CEO and founder
of the Adaption Institute.
Dr. Aysegul Coruhlu, MD
Dr. Aysegul Coruhlu is a Physician, Clinical Biochemist, and advisor to longevity investors. She is also a Lecturer and Author specializing in Antiaging, Cellular Wellbeing & Nutrition, Circadian Health, and Longevity.
Ella Davar, RD
Ella Davar RD is a Longevity Dietitian, Global Wellness Advocate, Founder of the Gut-Brain Method, and Author of "You-tarian diet™: Unlock your unique bio-individuality for future longevity." She received her education in Nutrition Science from New York University.
Assistant Professor Yu-Xuan Lyu, PhD
Aging Scientist and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Advanced Biotechnology at Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, and formerly a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging.
Sam Patel, PhD
Sam Patel is an experienced Cell Biologist with a Ph.D. in Biomedicine. With a successful track record in the Pharma/Biotech industry, he specializes in cutting-edge areas such as early discovery, regenerative medicine, and precision medicine.
Alexander Fedintsev, PhD
Dr. Fedintsev is a biogerontologist and CSO of the Radical Life Extension group. His scientific background lies in the field of bioinformatics, statistics, and machine learning. Alexander earned his M.S. in Computer Science.
Ass. Professor Jack Wong
Natàlia Carreras, PhD
Graduated in Genetics with an MSc in Bioinformatics from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Natàlia has a Ph.D. in Biomedicine at Pompeu Fabra University. Currently, she works as a senior Bioinformatician at TruDiagnostic.
Prof. Fady Hannah-Shmouni, MD FRCPC
An academic professor at the University of British Columbia, a physician-scientist and expert in adult endocrinology, hypertension, genomics, precision health, and longevity medicine and founder of Healthspan Digital.
Dr. Semira Gonseth Nusslé
Semira Gonseth Nussle is a medical doctor, specialist in public health and preventive medicine (FMH board certified) and a researcher in epigenetics. She is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Genknowme.
Natasha Vita-More, PhD, MPhil, MSc
Natasha is a researcher, Senior Fellow at Center for the Future Mind at FAU, Expert Speaker at Digital University, Scientific Advisory Board of Lifespan.io, Board Member of Beneficial AGI, and Ret. Professor and Department Chair, UAT.
Eric Owens, M.S.
Eric is a Professional Table Tennis Athlete and biomedical scientist helping people eliminate chronic pain, dysfunction, and athletic injuries with innovative and exclusive muscular and fascial breakthroughs at Delos Therapy.
Dr. Jennifer Pearlman
Dr. Pearlman is GCLS' Director of Women's Health and an internationally recognized physician expert in Women’s
health, regenerative and aesthetic medicine. As a speaker and medical expert, she frequently gets featured in international media.
Pedro Barata, MD, PharmD, MSc, MBA, PhD
Pedro is a university lecturer in therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and regulatory affairs. He has a clinical research focus on microbiota, hyperbaric oxygen and development of therapeutics and medical devices.
Dr. Guénolé Addor, MD
Dr. Addor, the Chief Medical Officer at xLongevity Clinics specializes in anti-aging medicine, functional genomics, and personalized health strategies utilizing the latest in genetic testing, biological age tests, blood biomarkers, and biohacking.
Renata Adamek, PhD, MPH
As an adjunct professor at the Academy of Applied Sciences Renata is a pioneering figure in the field of women's longevity and smart aging, combining her expertise in medicine, nutrition, and public health to empower women to live longer, healthier lives.
Silvena Rowe
As a leading biohacking chef and certified health coach in integrative nutrition, Silvena Rowe combines her culinary prowess with a keen interest in longevity wellness, anti-ageing, and nutrigenomics.
Sergey Young
Sergey Young is a visionary with a mission to make longevity more affordable and accessible for everyone. Co-founder of BOLD Longevity Growth Fund and author of the bestseller 'The Science and Technology of Growing Young'.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Lukas Prantl
Prof. Prantl is head of the Department for Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital Regensburg where he leads research on the cinical application of stem cells for various diseases.
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