Programme and Speakers

Our conference website with the latest version of our conference programme will be available soon.

Please keep an eye out on this page for further announcements regarding our programme and speakers. Speakers confirmed so far (subject to change) include but are not limited to:

  • Professor Ana Maria Cuervo (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, US)
  • Professor John Hardy (University College London, UK)
  • Professor Dag Aarsland (King’s College London, UK)
  • Professor Anne Schaefer (Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Germany)
  • Professor Gerald Shadel (Salk Insitute, US)
  • Professor Guang-hui Liu (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

About BSRA 2026

The conference has one central theme: The Biology of Ageing, but with many sub-themes across sessions. The world’s leading experts will give their insights into the biology of ageing. Leading international speakers will present the latest evidence and encourage discussion and interaction, alongside elevated talks from abstract submissions of all career stages. Eelvated talks from early career researchers will be eligible for the Korenchevsky prize (Annual Awards – BSRA). The prize is funded attendance to The American Aging Association (AGE) (americanagingassociation.org) meeting to present their work. Prizes will also be available for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed posters. The conference lasts a total of 3 days including:

  • 6 x Oral communication sessions (2 invited speakers and 3 elevated speakers per session)
  • 3 x Keynote speakers
  • 2 x Panel discussions
  • A Public lecture from Prof Stuart Phillips (McMaster University, Canada)
  • An Early career scientists workshop
  • A sponsored symposium 
  • Conference dinner and posters receptions 
  • The 3rd edition of the Healthy Ageing Fun Run, led by Paul Morgan

Why BSRA?

  • Events running for the past 73 years with a proven track record.
  • >20 countries represented
  • Highly relevant exhibitors to the biology of ageing
  • Highly regarded conference for scientific progression
  • Expert speakers, with the highest reputation in the biology of ageing, flown in from around the world
  • Exceptional feedback from our 2025 delegates