How does respiratory health shape longevity across the lifespan? With Francesco Blasi at MLS26

In this session from the *Milan Longevity Summit 2026*, Professor *Francesco Blasi* explores the critical role of lung health in healthy ageing, highlighting how prevention, early diagnosis, chronic respiratory disease management, and scientific innovation can improve healthspan and quality of life. As respiratory diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, this conversation examines how a lifespan approach to pulmonary health is essential to building healthier, more resilient societies. Professor Francesco Blasi is Full Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the *University of Milan*, Vice Rector for Relations with the *National Health Service*, President of the *Faculty of Medicine and Surgery*, and a leading international expert in respiratory medicine, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, and chronic lung diseases. 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/speakers26/francesco-blasi #MilanLongevitySummit #Longevity #OneHealth #RespiratoryHealth #HealthyAgeing #Pulmonology #Healthspan #PreventiveMedicine #LungHealth #FrancescoBlasi