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World Aging & Longevity Conference
October 08-10, 2026
Telomere Shortening
Telomere Shortening
Telomere shortening is a hallmark of cellular aging caused by the progressive loss of telomeric DNA during cell division. Telomeres protect chromosome ends from degradation and fusion, but they shorten with each replication cycle due to incomplete DNA synthesis. When telomeres reach a critically short length, cells enter replicative senescence or undergo apoptosis. Telomere shortening is influenced by oxidative stress, inflammation, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, and chronic stress. Shortened telomeres are associated with aging-related diseases, reduced regenerative capacity, and increased mortality risk. Telomere length is widely studied as a biomarker of cellular aging and cumulative biological stress.
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
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Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine, United States
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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