About Us

Stanford Medicine’s Center for Longevity and Healthy Aging is funded by the National Institute of Health and directed by Dr. VJ Periyakoil. The Center seeks to advance longevity, and prosperity for all Americans. Waiting until you become 65 years of age to focus on your longevity, and quality of life while trying to prevent chronic illnesses is a recipe for failure. Prevention of many chronic illnesses is best done by adopting key health behaviors in our youth and middle age. This is the primary focus of our Center.

Stanford Medicine’s Center for Longevity and Healthy Aging is standing at the doorstep of discovering implementing and evaluating novel and innovative ways of radically changing and improving the aging experience and extending healthspan for everyone.

Our scientists use the latest methodologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other big data techniques, as well as innovative methods like virtual reality, wearables, digital interventions, and precision medicine approaches. Stanford Medicine’s Center for Longevity and Healthy Aging has numerous faculty who not only conduct research but also mentor numerous junior scientists.