The Longevity India is an initiative launched by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This is a large-scale project aimed at pioneering ageing research in India . The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of ageing through fundamental and applied research, develop solutions to improve quality of life, and extend human ‘healthspan’ by tackling ageing-related challenges.
A key component of the Longevity India Initiative is a large-scale clinical study that will involve researchers from multiple IISc departments, clinicians, industry partners, philanthropists, and civil society.
The study aims to identify biomarkers of ageing. MS Ramaiah Hospital and Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute have officially partnered to conduct this clinical study. Leading industry partners like Beckman Coulter, Healthians, Valerian Proteomics, and DecodeAge are providing crucial support by offering their technologies at accessible costs to accelerate the research efforts.