Dr. S. Jay Olshansky

Currently, Dr. Olshansky is a Professor at the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Research Associate at the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago. He also serves as Chief Scientist at Lapetus Solutions, Inc., and Wealthspan Financial Partners, LLC—two companies he co-founded, dedicated to applying cutting-edge research on aging to financial and public health sectors. His expertise spans across global aging trends, the science behind slowing down the aging process (known as the “Longevity Dividend”), and the far-reaching impacts of infectious diseases.

For over 40 years, Dr. Olshansky has collaborated with leading biological scientists to develop the modern “biodemographic paradigm” of mortality, helping us understand the fundamental processes of life and death. His published works, including The Quest for Immortality and The Rise of Generians, provide groundbreaking perspectives on aging and offer actionable insights for corporations looking to navigate the complexities of a rapidly aging workforce and customer base.

Corporate clients, in particular, will find Dr. Olshansky’s work highly relevant as his research now focuses on aligning the science of aging with the financial and investment industries. As a former Board Member of the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR) and a Board of Scientific Advisors member at PepsiCo, he brings a wealth of practical experience that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application.

Dr. Olshansky has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Donald P. Kent Award from the Gerontological Society of America and the Glenn Award from the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research. His influence in the field extends to shaping public policy, as evidenced by his testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in 2022, where he discussed how advances in aging science are transforming what it means to grow old.

Whether you’re looking to gain insight into how aging will reshape industries or want to understand how to future-proof your organisation in light of demographic changes, Dr. Olshansky delivers a keynote experience that’s not only intellectually stimulating but directly applicable to today’s corporate challenges. He is a perfect choice for audiences eager to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of aging and longevity.

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