During the inauguration of the three-day Longevity India Conference 2025, Director of IISc Govindan Rangarajan, announced that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has pledged its support to the Longevity India Initiative. This collaboration will help establish the Centre for Advanced Research in Ageing at IISc, focused on tackling age-related challenges through innovative research.
The Centre will investigate India-specific biomarkers, develop organ-specific ageing models, and explore the gut-brain connection to form strategies for promoting healthy ageing. This research will integrate biology, data science, and clinical studies to deepen the understanding of ageing and improve quality of life for the elderly.
The Longevity India Conference 2025 saw a gathering of scientists, researchers, and industry leaders who discussed ageing from a macro to a micro perspective. The central theme of the conference, Biological Foundations and Mechanisms of Ageing, highlighted key advancements through four main sessions: ageing research, biological mechanisms, lifestyle medicine, and holistic health approaches.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized that longevity isn’t just about living longer but living better and remaining active. He stressed that good habits and medical advancements can ensure that people stay engaged throughout their lives. In his keynote, Deepak Saini, Convener of Longevity India, discussed the ageing process at the cellular level, explaining how DNA damage leads to systemic ageing. Brian Kennedy, Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore, highlighted resilience as a critical factor in healthy ageing, focusing on the ability to recover and maintain strength despite adversity.
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