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World Aging & Longevity Conference
October 08-10, 2026
Autophagy and Aging
Autophagy and Aging
Autophagy is a cellular recycling process that degrades damaged proteins, organelles, and cellular debris to maintain homeostasis. With aging, autophagic efficiency declines, leading to accumulation of dysfunctional components that impair cellular function. Reduced autophagy contributes to proteostasis loss, increased oxidative stress, and cellular senescence. Autophagy is regulated by nutrient-sensing pathways and is strongly influenced by lifestyle factors such as caloric intake and physical activity. Enhancing autophagy has been shown to extend lifespan and improve healthspan in multiple model organisms. Autophagy plays a protective role in aging by maintaining cellular quality control and metabolic balance.
Committee Members
Kenneth R Pelletier
University of California School of Medicine, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Jason Beckwith
BioTalent, United Kingdom WALC 2026 Speakers
Sergey Suchkov
N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Jose Cordeiro Mateo
International Longevity Summit, Spain
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Utpol Das
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine, United States
Title : Improving mobility and health in over 45,000 humans using nanomedicine
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : An introduction to alchemical facial acupuncture: Sparking the shen
Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Chi-Akra Center for Ageless Aging, United States
Title : Decoding the secret of longevity through big data: Noncoding RNAs—not proteins—drive animal lifespan evolution
Anyou Wang, DIFIBER LLC, United States
Title : Aspirin guided by coronary artery calcium scoring for primary prevention in persons with subclinical coronary heart disease
Arthur J Siegel, McLean Hospital, United States
Title : When BMI misleads: Integrating body composition, biomarkers, and personalized interventions for cardiometabolic healthspan in aging Asian and European cohorts
Narendra Kumar, HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom