Genflow Biosciences: Translating longevity research to the bedside
Schedule
Mon Feb 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford | Oxford, EN
About this Event
Genflow Biosciences: Translating longevity research to the bedside
Join us for an evening with Dr. Eric Leire, CEO and Founder of Genflow Biosciences, as we explore the challenges and innovations in longevity therapeutics.
🧬 About the Speaker
Dr. Eric Leire is CEO of (LSE: GENF), the first longevity-focused biotech company to list on the London Stock Exchange. Genflow develops gene therapies targeting the molecular hallmarks of aging, with a focus on a centenarian variant of the SIRT6 gene critical for DNA repair and genomic stability.
With over 20 years of pharma and biotech experience, including leadership roles at Enochian Biosciences and Aptorum Group, Dr. Leire is an expert in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). He has guided multiple gene therapy assets from discovery through clinical development. He holds an MD from the University of Grenoble and an MBA from HEC Paris and Kellogg School of Management.
🧠 About the Talk
Why have decades of aging research yielded so few clinical treatments? Dr. Leire will examine the "translational gap" in longevity science, exploring the limitations of traditional murine models, regulatory frameworks shaping the industry, and Genflow's innovative approach using companion animal trials as a bridge to human therapeutics.
🧠 About the Societies
This event is co-hosted by the Oxford Society of Ageing and Longevity (OSAL) and the Oxford Personalised Medicine Society (OUPM). OSAL is a student-led initiative dedicated to highlighting cutting-edge ageing research and treatments that target the underlying biology of ageing, having previously hosted world-leading speakers including Professor George Church, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein (Dog Aging Project),and Andrew Steele (author of Ageless). OUPM serves as a platform for 1000+ students and faculty across all Oxford colleges to develop their interests in personalised medicine through education, discussion, and interdisciplinary research.
📅 Schedule
18:00 – 19:00 | Talk by Dr. Eric Leire
19:00 – 20:00 | Q&A and Discussion
📍 Location
David Smith Lecture Theatre
Department of Pharmacology
Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3QT
Where is it happening?
Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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