Alessio Lanna - Unprecedented Systemic Rejuvenation by the Immune System at MLS26

*Could the immune system hold the key to rejuvenating the entire body?* In this session from *The Immune System Across the Lifespan: Decline, Adaptation, and Longevity* at the *Milan Longevity Summit 2026*, *Dr. Alessio Lanna* explores groundbreaking research suggesting that the immune system may play a far greater role in healthy ageing than previously imagined. Emerging evidence shows that immune cells do much more than defend against infection—they also regulate tissue repair, influence ageing across multiple organs, and help maintain the body's overall resilience. Dr. Lanna discusses how understanding these mechanisms could open new avenues for systemic rejuvenation and next-generation therapies designed to extend healthspan. Dr. Alessio Lanna is Group Leader at *University College London (UCL)*, where his research focuses on immunometabolism, T-cell biology, cellular ageing, and immune rejuvenation. His work investigates how metabolic pathways influence immune function and how restoring immune fitness could become a powerful strategy for preventing age-related decline and promoting healthy longevity. The Milan Longevity Summit brings together global leaders across science, medicine, policy, business, technology and society to rethink the future of health through a *One Health* perspective—recognising that the wellbeing of people, planet and economies is deeply interconnected. *Learn more about the Milan Longevity Summit:* https://www.milanlongevitysummit.org/it/speakers26/alessio-lanna #MilanLongevitySummit #Longevity #OneHealth #AlessioLanna #ImmuneRejuvenation #Immunology #HealthyAgeing #Healthspan #LongevityResearch #Geroscience