Dr. Max Unfried is the Scientific Director of The Thalion Initiative, where he leads large-scale interdisciplinary projects tackling fundamental questions in aging biology and lifespan extension. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore, where his work focuses on the systems biology of aging, exploring biomarkers of cellular health and the evolutionary mechanisms governing lifespan. Max’s research integrates Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, and Molecular Biology to decode the complexity of aging. Bridging academic science with the business of science, he advises startups, venture capital firms, and family offices on longevity-focused innovation. A respected voice in the field, he is a frequent speaker and panelist at major longevity conferences and has received multiple awards for his contributions to aging research.