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Two Days Exploring the Science and Future of Klotho
Klotho Conference 2026 brings together leading researchers, physicians and biotechnology innovators for two days of scientific presentations, discussion and collaboration.
DAY 1
Discovery, Biology & Therapeutic Development
September 18
September 18
DAY 2
Translation, Emerging Applications & What's Next
September 19
September 19
Daily Agenda
The Klotho Conference 2026 Day 1 - Sep 18th
Discovery, Biology & Therapeutic Development
Note: All times listed are in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Welcome and Introductions
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Keynote address – Dr. Makoto Kuro-o
Discoverer of the Klotho Gene
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Alpha-Klotho regulation of muscle health and function – Dr. Steven S. Welc
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Klotho and cancer – Dr. Hagai Ligumsky
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch break
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Klotho KL-VS and aging phenotypes – Dr. Ira Frahmand
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Klotho and kidney disease – Dr. Christian Faul
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
What does Klotho do in the brain? – Dr. Gwendalyn King
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Coffee break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Klotho delivery with Mesenchymal Stem Cells – Dr. Manfred Stangl
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Klotho minicircle gene therapy – Mac Davis
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Coffee break
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Agustin Fernandez Santana III
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Healthy Longevity Clinic Welcome Reception
An evening of conversation and connection bringing together conference speakers, attendees, and members of the longevity community.
The Klotho Conference 2026 Day 2 - Sep 19th
Translation, Emerging Applications & What's Next
Note: All times listed are in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Coffee and introductions
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Use of Cell-in-a-Box encapsulated HEK293 cells to continuously produce the anti-aging protein Klotho – Pharon (Rahul) Pawa
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Extending lifespan, physical well-being, and neurological resilience with Klotho – Dr. Miguel Chillon
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Klotho as a topical agent – Dr. Gail Humble
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Coffee break
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Devices for endogenous Klotho stimulation and results – Howard Leonhardt
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Klotho-Up study results for Xprize Healthspan – Dr. Leslie Miller
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch break
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
My Klotho journey – from basic research to the clinic – Dr. Carmela Abraham
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Ad hoc round table discussions, networking and summary
Join us on September 18-19, 2026
The second annual Klotho conference will bring together virtually leading scientists, drug developers, clinicians, thought leaders, analysts and investors to foster vibrant discussions and debate on the future of Klotho-based therapies and diagnostics.