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More than 160 speakers to present as the world’s largest aging drug discovery conference opens its doors. In the glorious settings of The University of Copenhagen, the largest conference on aging in the biopharmaceutical industry kicks off its proceedings today, beginning a full week of sessions, speakers and workshops. The 11th annual Aging Research and Drug Discovery conference (ARDD) once again brings together the world’s leading authorities on the science of aging and how to target the aging process in humans to enable healthier and longer lives for all. In addition to ARDD’s always stellar academic lineup, the 2024 conference boasts an incredibly strong presence from leading biotech companies in the aging field, further boosted by the presence of pharma companies including Lilly, Lundbeck, Novartis, Regeneron and others. Another significant focus of this year’s event is on longevity medicine, with an entire track dedicated to the translation from basic science towards the clinic and the implications for practicing physicians. ARDD’s home is in Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. Alongside Insilico Medicine boss Alex Zhavoronkov, ARDD is chaired by University of Copenhagen professors Morten Scheibye-Knudsen and Daniela Bakula. “I’m extremely happy about the program – we have an incredible lineup…

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