Nir Barzilai

Nir Barzilai, MD, is a prominent figure in aging research.

As the founding director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he leads groundbreaking studies on longevity.

Dr. Nir Barzilai specializes in the genetics of exceptional longevity and has conducted extensive research on centenarians.

His work focuses on identifying genetic factors that contribute to healthy aging and developing interventions to extend healthspan.

Barzilai is known for his research on metformin as a potential anti-aging drug and his efforts to have aging recognized as a treatable condition by regulatory agencies.

He has published numerous scientific papers and is actively involved in biotechnology ventures related to aging research.