Speaker Profile
PMWC LUMINARY AWARD
Created the epigenetic clock biomarker of biological age
Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Altos Labs
Biography
Dr. Steve Horvath is a geroscientist and computational biologist best known for developing the epigenetic clock, a groundbreaking biomarker that measures biological aging based on DNA methylation patterns. His work has transformed aging research, enabling precise tracking of aging-related interventions and influencing diagnostics, longevity science, and precision medicine. Dr. Horvath has led key studies linking epigenetic age acceleration to disease risk and mortality, paving the way for potential anti-aging therapies. He has held leadership roles in major scientific initiatives and has received numerous honors, including election to the Academy for Health & Lifespan Research, as well as the Nathan W. Shock Award for aging research. His contributions continue to shape the future of aging and longevity research, with broad applications in medicine and biotechnology.
Talk
Pioneering the Epigenetic Clock: Advancing Aging and Longevity Science
Session Abstract – PMWC 2026 Silicon Valley
Track Chair: Alex Zhavoronkov, Insilico Medicine
PMWC Award Ceremony Honorees
• Steve Horvath, UCLA
• David Sinclair, Harvard
• Nir Barzilai, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
AI & Biomarkers for Measuring Aging
• Chair: Alex Zhavoronkov, Insilico Medicine
• Luigi Ferrucci, NIH
• Sara Hägg, Karolinska Institutet
• Daniel Belsky, Columbia
Epigenetic Rejuvenation & Delivery for Clinical Translation
• Ryan (Yuancheng) Lu, Whitehead Institute / MIT
• David Sinclair, Harvard
Clinical Trial Design & Functional Endpoints for Healthspan
• Nir Barzilai, Albert Einstein
Precision Aging & Longevity Focused on Limited Lifespan Evidence, Vanishing Blue Zones, and Payer ROI
• S. Jay Olshansky, University of Illinois
