The Longevity Initiative
We are an independent think tank and educational organisation dedicated to advancing longevity science in the UK and around the world. We are working towards a world free from age-related disease, where longevity medicines are accessible to everyone.
Why The LI?
The majority of ill health and deaths globally are caused by diseases like cancer and dementia that become much more common with age.
We now know that we can develop medicines to slow the ageing process and potentially keep people healthier for longer.
But public policy has yet to catch up with the latest scientific developments, and longevity science is underappreciated, and underfunded.
We exist to change that.
Coming soon
Longevity advocacy
Polling shows that few people have heard of longevity science. Those who have often think it’s either about taking 100 supplements a day, or only for the ultra-wealthy. We want to bring real longevity science to a wider audience, explaining to everyone from politicians to the public what the longevity revolution could really look like.
Trusted resources
Want to find out about the cutting edge of longevity research, or just bewildered by health claims on social media? The longevity media landscape is currently fragmented, with few trusted sources. We will put together resources with the help of experts to make sense of the latest longevity science.
Longevity policy
We want to help governments, companies and individuals prepare for longer, healthier lives, to ensure that society gets the maximum benefit from new breakthroughs. We will produce a library of reports and whitepapers to support healthy longevity, from R&D funding and regulation, to demographics and pension reform.
People
Dr Andrew Steele
Scientist, speaker, author of Ageless, The LI co-founder
Kamen Shoylev
Lawyer, policy expert, The LI co-founder