Toronto, Canada, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – For decades, scientists have searched for ways to extend the healthy human lifespan. Increasingly, however, some of the most promising breakthroughs are coming from an unexpected source: animals.
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Despite the momentum, the field has lacked a dedicated international platform where researchers, veterinarians, biotechnology companies, and investors can share findings, foster collaboration, and accelerate progress.
To address that gap, the Animal Longevity Summit (ALOS) has announced its inaugural two-day scientific conference, taking place October 1–2, 2026, in Toronto. The event will bring together leading experts in geroscience, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, and aging research to explore how the biology of aging can be measured, slowed, and translated into longer, healthier lives, beginning with animals.
From large-scale studies tracking how dogs age to emerging therapies designed to slow age-related decline, research into animal longevity is rapidly evolving from theory into measurable science. These discoveries are not only helping researchers better understand aging in companion animals but are also providing valuable insights that could influence the future of human healthspan.
The summit arrives at a pivotal moment for the field. Landmark initiatives such as the Dog Aging Project, alongside an increasing number of veterinary clinical trials, are generating the first large-scale datasets examining interventions designed to improve healthspan and longevity in companion animals. These findings are beginning to reshape how scientists think about aging across species and could offer valuable insights for extending the healthy human lifespan.
To reflect the breadth of this rapidly evolving discipline, the conference program will feature eight scientific tracks covering:
- Canine longevity and animal healthspan
- Comparative biology of aging
- Model and non-model organisms
- Biomarkers and biological aging clocks
- Longevity interventions and therapeutics
- Veterinary geroscience
- Cross-species translation to human health
- Emerging research from early-career scientists through dedicated postdoctoral showcases
The event will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, featured research talks, and presentations selected through an international Call for Abstracts.
Learn more and register here at the ALOS website: