Foundations of Gerophysics

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Authors: Maximilian Unfried, Weihan Huai, Kamil Pabis, Sandra Jose, Zhi Meng Lim, Uri Alon, Marija Cvijović, Nir Eynon, Peter Fedichev, Yumi Kim, Leong Kim Whye, Csaba Kerepesi
+18 more Woon‐Puay Koh, Dmitrii Kriukov, Matt Kaeberlein, Feng Ling, Glen Pridham, Michael Rera, Steffen Rulands, Andrew Rutenberg, Kumar Selvarajoo, Ben Shenhar, Morten Scheibye‐Knudsen, Andrei E. Tarkhov, Andrew Erich Teschendorff, Weilan Wang, Ee Hou Yong, Yifan Yang, Jan Gruber, Brian K. Kennedy
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Abstract

The inaugural Global Conference on Gerophysics convened 160 researchers across physics, biology, computation, and medicine in Singapore on March 5-6, 2025. With 31 speakers, the two-day event explored how physical laws, and quantitative principles unify aging science, linking biological processes to longevity patterns. Sessions covered diverse aging aspects, from developmental stages to species comparisons. The meeting showcased innovative methods to study aging, emphasizing data-driven insights. A central theme was bridging theory and experiment to advance understanding. It concluded with a consensus around (1) shared multi-modal datasets; (2) physics-based definitions for "aging", "rejuvenation", and "healthspan"; (3) models predicting intervention outcomes; and (4) translational links between non-human species and human research. These priorities outline a practical path for a quantitative, predictive Gerophysics, building on the 2025 conference's insights to shape future aging research.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Birth Development and Health Pelvic floor disorders treatments Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
Aging
Publisher
Impact Journals, LLC
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
513–530
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN