Ageing Gracefully: Understanding the Science Behind Longevity

About the Event

What does it truly mean to age well—and how much of what we hear about longevity is actually supported by science?

With the rapid growth of the longevity industry, it can be difficult to separate meaningful scientific discoveries from trends, marketing, and quick-fix solutions. The key to understanding longevity starts with understanding the biology of ageing itself.

In this first session of a new longevity talk series with NIO House, we will explore the fundamental biology of ageing and uncover the cellular mechanisms that influence how we age. This talk will provide the scientific foundation needed to understand what truly drives longevity by delving into geroprotective mechanisms, strategies for preventive cognitive health, and the biology underlying graceful ageing. This is the first fundamental talk in a series of talks.

Upcoming talks within the series will take participants on a journey to understand the science behind the world of longevity—learning how to critically evaluate emerging longevity trends, nutrition and supplementation strategies, female precision longevity approaches, brain longevity, and how to independently interpret longevity products, research, and claims through an evidence-based lens.

Format

An intimate scientific discussion limited to 30 participants, designed to encourage meaningful conversations, questions, and deeper exploration of the science behind personal ageing and longevity journeys.bylong-term

What you'll take with you:

Demystified knowledge of lifestyle factors and supplements that help you age better (geroprotectors)

How to think about counter-indicative supplements and biohacking trends

How to tailor and plan your own longevity path

Process:
13:30 PM – Arrival & initial discussions
14:00–14:10 – NIO house welcome

14:10-14:45- Talk by Dr. Tina Ghelani

15:00-15:3:30 – Relaxed networking & closing remarks

📍 Nio House, Berlin (Location & Sponsor)

About Tina
Dr. Tina Ghelani is a senior neuroscientist at the Freie Universität Berlin & Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and an expert in the field of neuroplasticity and neurodevelopment for over 14 years.  Tina is working as a senior scientist and scientific lecturer at the intersection of academia, med-tech innovation, and healthcare. Driven by a passion for translating science into meaningful impact, Tina shares her academic expertise to help people understand the biology behind ageing and longevity. Her goal is to create a foundation of knowledge that allows everyone to approach their own ageing journey with informed choices about their health, ageing, and evidence-based understanding of longevity trends—grounded in science, not hype.

The talk will be in English

👥 Who is this talk for?

This talk is for anyone interested in understanding their own long-term health plans and confused by the large number of new biohacking trends, hype, supplement products, and general information on longevity. No scientific background or prior knowledge is needed; just come with a curiosity to learn how to think critically about your health.

For NIO house members: Use the following link to register to the event: https://www.nio.com/de_DE/activity_detail/index?id=8nLJUQ11qj97OtPz

Join us to rethink the basics of your own Longevity journey.