Our Mission

We bring together longevity clinics, investors and technology providers to share knowledge and provide hands-on practical expertise to leverage emerging opportunities, address challenges and implement the latest solutions in longevity science.

Our mission is to drive global excellence in longevity, through responsible medicine, evaluation of research, methodologies and practice to extend human healthspan, resilience and flourishing.

We are living in an era where research into longevity and healthy aging has progressed rapidly over the last few years.   There is growing consumer appetite for health and wellness and corresponding investor interest in longevity biotech and ‘longevity-as-a-service’ – an umbrella term covering everything from wellness to health optimization including sports performance, nutrition advice and supplementation, lifestyle counselling, mental health coaching, and longevity therapeutics.

 In parallel, there is has been a growing number of businesses and products claiming to offer ‘longevity’ that are not evidenced by growing scientific, medical and technological developments.

As a result, the industry is increasingly exposed to possible reputational damage and/or abuse through unscrupulous practice. 

To minimize this risk, the Institute will extend its role as an established Think Tank to evolve as an independent platform of professional practice for policy makers and other industries connected to wellness in addition to its focus on clinics, integrating practical, applied longevity science and representing interests of leading longevity clinics, products and service providers.   It will incorporate a research arm supporting a network of collaborators to foster innovations and solutions to address medical and business longevity challenges.  It will support decentralized human trials to share data and insights among members to accelerate innovation with advanced technologies like AI, genomics, and personalised medicine.

The most reputed longevity clinics around the world will be involved in establishing industry standards and best practice in collaboration with leading professional organisations in the longevity sector.   By adhering to these gold standards and best practice, members can enhance their credibility, differentiate themselves in the market, and uphold the highest levels of quality and ethical conduct, while advocating and shaping policies and regulation to protect consumers. The Institute will also provide training programs for practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge.

 

Who we are

We are an international non-profit organization dedicated to identifying trends and practical solutions in healthy longevity, supporting the exchange of best practice in age science, the longevity economy, and preventive healthcare.

The IIOL Strategic Advisory Board includes:

·       Joanna Bensz: Co-Chair, CEO, Founder, Longevity Centre Europe

·       Dr Eric Verdin: Co-Chair, CEO/President, Buck Institute for Research on Aging /

·       Tina Woods, Executive Director, IIOL

What We Do

Think Tank

A body integrating practical, applied longevity science, representing interests of leading longevity clinics, products and service providers, setting industry best practice and advocating for policies and regulations.

A platform bringing together leading longevity clinics, composed of working groups that focus on particular aspects of healthy longevity. The knowhow developed in working groups will be published and shared among our member organizations.

A research arm of the Institute, a network of collaborators, fostering innovations and looking for solutions to both medical & business longevity challenges.

Community facilitator, initiating research projects and connecting people that have similar needs and interests, organizing scientific contests like XPRIZE, and longevity and health dedicated events.

A producer of content for PR activities of the Institute as well as events.

Membership Club

A collaborative club for practicing longevity professionals, experts, scientists and suppliers of products & services acting as a collective voice for the industry, across the spectrum from medical wellness to longevity medicine.

 

Key benefits:

Industry Standards and Best Practice
Contribute to the establishment of industry standards and best practices for clinics operating in the field of longevity medicine in collaboration with Healthy Longevity Medicine Society and the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research. By adhering to these gold standards and best practice, members can enhance their credibility, differentiate themselves in the market, and uphold the highest levels of quality and ethical conduct.

Advocacy and Representation
Collective voice for the industry: advocating for policies and regulations that support the growth and sustainability in practical application of longevity medicine. Shaping favorable governmental approvals, certifications, and financial aspects.

Policy & Advocacy: Advocate for policies that support the growth and regulation of longevity clinics.

Ethical Standards: Promote ethical practices within the industry to protect patient rights and ensure highest standards of care.

Direct Access to Knowledge and Experts
Gain privileged access to cutting-edge knowledge, solutions, and experts in the field of longevity medicine, allowing members to stay ahead of industry developments and advancements.

Collaborative Initiatives and Research Opportunities
Participate in collaborative initiatives and research projects facilitated by the institute. By joining forces with other members, leverage collective expertise and resources to tackle shared challenges, drive innovation, and advance the field of clinical longevity.

Exclusive Events and Meetups
Enjoy regular calls & webinars for updates on industry developments, trends, findings, and policies. Additionally, as a member, you will receive speaking slots, VIP networking opportunities, and all other benefits equivalent to Gold Partner privileges during exclusive annual events held in the US, UAE, and Europe.

Thematic Groups and Special Group Rates from the service providers
Participate in thematic groups focused on specific areas of interest, facilitating deeper discussions, collaborations, and the exchange of best practice. Benefit from special initiatives, such as creating SOPs for clinics or forming groups to seek better rates from technology providers (suppliers of diagnostics, equipment, wearables, apps, products and services).

Advocacy Networking Opportunities
Benefit from being part of a platform for cross-functional and multidisciplinary networking, connecting members with top clinics, experts, and research institutions. IIOL platform fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and potential partnerships across various sectors including business, academia, and NGOs.

Business Support Services
Access a range of support services provided by the Institute, including practical guidance on operational matters such as SOP development, regulatory compliance, and financial aspects. These resources empower members to navigate complex challenges more effectively and optimize their business operations.

Visibility and Speaking Opportunities
Showcase your expertise and offerings to a targeted audience through speaking opportunities at events organized by the Institute. This exposure can elevate your brand, attract potential clients or partners, and position you as a thought leader in the field.

International Collaboration and Market Expansion
Tap into opportunities for international collaboration and market expansion facilitated by the institute. Engage with foreign counterparts, explore new markets, and access global opportunities through trade missions, delegations, and business exchanges organized by the institute.

Education and Training

Professional Development: Provide training programs for practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge. This will be provided with partner organizations.

Technology and Innovation

Data Sharing: Promote the sharing of data (no medical data – anonymized results and correlations) and insights among members to accelerate innovation.

Tech Integration: Encourage the integration of advanced technologies like AI, genomics, and personalized medicine in longevity treatments.

Innovation Hubs

Support the development of new technologies and treatments in the longevity field.

Conferences and Awards

Iconic events all over the globe (USA, Europe, UEA), gathering the most reputable practitioners of longevity focused medicine, scientists and solution providers, including the annual Roundtable of Longevity Clinics. Prestigious meeting opportunities for industry representatives in various regions of the world Organized with an active involvement of the Think Tank working groups and the Club Members. Including an Awards Ceremony (Longevity CEO of the Year, Longevity-Friendly City of the Year, Longevity Product, People’s Choice, Social Campaign of the Year etc), founded by the Event’s Sponsors and Club Members. The main theme will be different each time, but the agenda will always include key aspects: longevity science, preventive health and longevity economy. Including a major report being prepared in collaboration with the Think Tank experts and partner organizations.

Guiding principles

All members need to meet eligibility criteria set by the IIOL Advisory Board and are bound by the IIOL guiding principles that guide our practice, operations and behaviour:

•        Engage members that aspire to benefit all people and not just those who can afford to pay for products and services to lead healthy lives

•        Conduct our work in a way that people’s health - not profit – comes first

•        Act transparently, embedding data and evidence wherever possible to measure progress and incentivize improvement

•        Work together in a spirit of collaboration- with the understanding that we are each dependent upon another to maximize the success of delivering our mission

•        Act with credibility and integrity with commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

•        Members funding IIOL make their contributions to serve IIOL’s mission but can also be applied for specific projects (such as bespoke trials). Contributions are subject to a clause which gives independent control of the content of funded projects to the Strategic Board of IIOL, not the funder(s).

Governance

•        The IIOL Strategic Board provides objectivity, transparency and balance, and incorporates IIOL members from world-leading longevity medicine and medical wellness clinics with mainstream medical perspectives and practical experience, including areas like psychological / emotional health/happiness, behavioral science, dentistry.  There is a rotating Chair of the Board (every 3 years).  

•        Strategic Board

•        Strategic oversight provided by 2 x elected co-chairman, executive director and up to 7 other experts (including some founding members) in accordance with guiding principles

•        Advise on criteria for membership and categorization /ranking of clinics (e.g. ‘longevity medicine’ versus ‘medical wellness’ etc) which will be co-defined through virtual advisory boards with members in lead-up to December round table and ratified at December meeting.

•        Identify key actions/projects for Steering Groups & Executive Committees (Protocols and best practice, Biomarker consensus & validation, Human trials, Clinic and solution provider classification & certification, Clinical excellence standards & awards)

•        Members

•        Clinics and solution providers must meet eligibility criteria (minimum 1 year in operation, medical license, must sign up to guiding principles)

•        Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, elected to join rolling annual membership.   Can be elected to Strategic Board.

•        Steering Group

•        Key subject areas identified by the Strategic Board (Clinical best practice and protocols, Biomarkers of Aging, Education & Outreach, Open Decentralized Trials/Digital Board, Customer experience, Interventions, Policy & Regulation)

•        Each subject area comprised of 6-8 experts, reflecting mix of longevity and more mainstream expertise (including dentistry, psychology, behavior), at least one outside-industry provocateur

•        Advise on key tasks and projects, offering independent, objective opinion

•        Project Committees

•        Members (5-10) lead and undertake key actions/projects as collaborative/consensus building exercises (Biomarker consensus & validation, Human trials, Clinic classification & certification, Clinical excellence standards & awards) with external advisers and at least one outside-industry provocateur involved per project