WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? Exploring the impact of extreme ageing
- đ¤ Speaker: Mr Kenneth Howse; Dr Aubrey de Grey; Dr Guy Brown; Dr Klaus Okkenhaug
- đ Date & Time: Monday 13 October 2008, 19:30 - 21:30
- đ Venue: Pharmacology Lecture Theatre, Tennis Court Road
Abstract
Sponsored by The Babraham Institute
Discover the science behind ageing and the societal impacts of extreme life expectancy. Is the first person to live to 1000 already alive today (as one of our panellists believes) and is it right to fund research into increasing our life spans to such levels? Join us to discuss this contentious topic. Our panel will include:
- Mr Kenneth Howse; Oxford Institute of Ageing
- Dr Aubrey de Grey; Methuselah Foundation
- Dr Guy Brown; Biochemistry Department, University of Cambridge
- Dr Klaus Okkenhaug; Babraham Institute, Cambridge
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Mr Kenneth Howse; Dr Aubrey de Grey; Dr Guy Brown; Dr Klaus Okkenhaug
Monday 13 October 2008, 19:30-21:30