Summit in Context of Global : Support Longevity
Hevolution Foundation, a charitable organization, successfully concluded the first edition of the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, a central theme and keyword for the event, held under the sub-theme “Together We Thrive” on November 29 and 30, 2023, in Riyadh.
Major Grant Announcements at Global Summit for Healthy Longevity
During the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, the Hevolution Foundation announced grants totaling $40 million to support research in human healthy longevity. This significant funding, includes $21 million for a collaboration with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.
It aimed at advancing aging-related therapeutic interventions, $16 million to the American Federation for Aging Research to expand the “New Investigator in the Biology of Aging and Advanced Gerontology” program. $5 million to assist aging researchers in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Gulf states.
Extension of Hevolution Foundation’s Initiatives
The initiatives at the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’ are an extension of the Hevolution Foundation’s previous announcement of launching the “X Prize for Healthy Longevity,” the largest of its kind in the world, as a sole funder with a value of $40 million, and initiating an innovative global partnership with a core funding of $10 million.
Emphasis on Research Funding, International Cooperation
Dr. Mahmoud Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, at the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, stressed the importance of supporting scientific programs to accelerate the pace of international discoveries in healthy longevity.
He highlighted the role of the summit in building strong partnerships and enhancing international cooperation, contributing significantly to stimulating the potential in the field of biological aging.
Contributions by Royal Highness Dr. Haya bint Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz
Her Royal Highness Dr. Haya bint Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Vice President for Strategy and Development at Hevolution Foundation, at the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, acknowledged the achievements of the summit.
Emphasizing ‘Support Longevity’, the summit brought together experts, established strong partnerships, and opened new channels of communication in the field. This led to a new era of more impactful global cooperation and practical, innovative steps.
Collaboration: Support Longevity
At the ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, experts, decision-makers, and global health company leaders concentrated on enhancing longevity research.
Consequently, they aimed to amplify investment and fortify international ties in this burgeoning field.
Additionally, the summit’s discussions underscored the ‘Support Longevity’ initiative. This initiative, therefore, seeks a more targeted, collaborative approach to address the complexities of aging effectively.
Summit in the Context of Global Demographic Shifts: Support Longevity
The ‘Global Summit for Healthy Longevity’, under the theme ‘Support Longevity’, highlights the current global demographic shift.
By 2050, the global population aged over 60 will double to 2 billion. Two-thirds living in low and middle-income countries.
The summit addresses the urgent need for strategies and solutions to support longevity and the quality of life.
Hevolution Foundation’s Global Non-Profit Role
The Hevolution Foundation, a global non-profit, primarily focuses on extending healthy human life. Consequently, it fosters partnerships, innovation, and research to increase the availability of safe aging treatments.
Additionally, the foundation aims to expedite treatment development and improve access. Therefore, these efforts contribute to enhancing the quality of life for the aging population.
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