Come hear leading figures from the geroscience biotechnology industry speak about the biology of aging, therapeutic developments in this space and why the US needs to adopt the “healthspan” approach to healthcare.
The Geroscience Education Reception, hosted by the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI), took place on April 29, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET at The Hay-Adams in Washington, D.C.
Schedule Overview:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Guest Arrival and Networking
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM: Opening Remarks by A4LI Representative
6:10 PM – 6:40 PM: Keynote Presentation on the Biology of Aging
6:40 PM – 7:10 PM: Panel Discussion on Therapeutic Developments in Geroscience
7:10 PM – 7:40 PM: Advocacy Talk: The Need for a Healthspan Approach in U.S. Healthcare
7:40 PM – 8:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Future Initiatives
The event featured leading figures from the geroscience biotechnology industry who discussed the biology of aging, therapeutic developments, and the importance of adopting a healthspan approach to healthcare in the United States.
The 2024 Geroscience Education Reception highlighted advancements in aging biology and healthspan-focused healthcare. Held on April 29 at The Hay-Adams, the evening featured keynote insights, panel discussions, and advocacy talks, fostering dialogue between leaders in geroscience and healthcare policy.
Join the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) in advocating for policies that promote healthy human lifespans. Engage by volunteering, signing petitions, or participating in events to support longevity research and equitable access to next-generation therapies.
The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance legislation and policies that aim to increase healthy human lifespan, with a focus on accelerating equitable access to next-generation therapies.

Dr. Tornatore is the Regional Chief of Neurology for MedStar Health and Chairman and Neurologist-in-Chief in the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is also the Executive Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Patient Centered Specialty Practice MedStar Georgetown and Professor and Chairman in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Tornatore received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology from Cornell University and then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine where he received his medical degree. Following a Neurology Residency at Georgetown University Hospital, he was a post-doctoral fellow at the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Tornatore has published extensively in the areas of neuroimmunology, neurovirology and Multiple Sclerosis and is currently involved in over 15 clinical trials for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. He has won multiple awards in the areas of medical student teaching, patient care and scholarly research.
Carlo Tanroatore
Dr. Tornatore is the Regional Chief of Neurology for MedStar Health and Chairman and Neurologist-in-Chief in the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is also the Executive Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Patient Centered Specialty Practice MedStar Georgetown and Professor and Chairman in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Tornatore received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology from Cornell University and then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine where he received his medical degree. Following a Neurology Residency at Georgetown University Hospital, he was a post-doctoral fellow at the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Tornatore has published extensively in the areas of neuroimmunology, neurovirology and Multiple Sclerosis and is currently involved in over 15 clinical trials for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. He has won multiple awards in the areas of medical student teaching, patient care and scholarly research.