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2017 AFAR Luncheon Symposium and Awards Ceremony

Start Time: July 25, 2017


The Architects of Aging:
a luncheon symposium on biotechnology and longevity


Tuesday, July 25, 2017
12 noon – 3pm
The Westin St. Francis,
San Francisco on Union Square


featuring a panel of biotechnology and biomedical innovators: 


Nir Barzilai, M.D.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
AFAR Deputy Scientific Director


Judith Campisi, Ph.D.
Buck Institute for Research on Aging


Nathaniel David, Ph.D.
Unity Biotechnology


Jan van Deursen, Ph.D.
Mayo Clinic


Eric Verdin, M.D.
Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Moderated by


Jamie Metzl
Atlantic Council Senior Fellow for Biotechnology and National Security
 

followed by awards presentation to

Nathaniel David


Co-Founder and President -  Unity Biotechnology
AFAR Honorary Leadership Award


Edward Lanphier

Founder - Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.
AFAR Chairman’s Award

For sponsorship or ticket opportunities, please click here or download this form.


For more information, please contact karen@afar.org.

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