the klotho conference
About
Meet the Klotho Conference Chairs
The Klotho Conference is organized by Dr. Carmela R. Abraham and Howard J. Leonhardt.
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Howard J. Leonhardt
Senior Co-Chair
Founder of Bioheart, Inc., Leonhardt Ventures, Developer of the TALENT stent graft, a global leader in aortic aneurysm repair, Inventor with 21 U.S. patents and over 100 patent claims

Dr. Carmela R. Abraham, PhD | CSO
Senior Co-Chair
Professor Emerita of Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Boston University School of Medicine Chief Science Officer, Advantage Therapeutics, Inc. and Klothea Bio.



our mission
Highlighting Klotho Research
The mission of this conference is to highlight klotho related research for improving health. There are over 4,500 papers published on klotho.
event details
Conference Details
A must-attend event for anyone passionate about the potential of Klotho to improve health and combat aging.
Conference Agenda
The 2-day event brings you a variety of engaging presentations, keynote presentations, and interactive sessions.
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Featuring an impressive lineup of thought leaders, researchers, and clinicians at the forefront of Klotho-related science.
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The second annual Klotho conference will bring together 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.