Panel Discussion: Advances in Longevity Therapeutics

Moderated by Dr Ramray Bhat (Assistant Professor, LII team), this panel delved into the complexities of geriatric care: - Dr. Vishal Rao (Physician Oncologist and Dean, HCG) and Dr. Harshavardhan Rao (Prof. of Gastroenterology, MS Ramaiah Hospital) highlighted the heterogeneity of the geriatric population and the concept of homeostenosis: a concept that older people need to spend more energy to maintain homeostasis, and are more vulnerable to challenges. - Dr. Vishal Rao introduced the concept of "mass customization" in elderly care, balancing personalized approaches with scalable solutions. - Dr. Subba Rao (Professor, IISc, LII team) discussed the challenges of studying aging at the cellular level and in animal models, emphasizing the need for more advanced research paradigms.