Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru
Ph.D | Co-Founder & CEO, HealthSurveil | Award-winning scientist | Published Author | Panelist & Speaker
"Human life expectancy is increasing globally, leading to an expansion of the proportion of individuals afflicted with chronic diseases and disabilities. The development of chronic diseases - such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, begins as early as gestation and continues dynamically through life".
Palliyaguru DL et al. Cell Metabolism 2021
What is aging and why is it so important?
Aging leads to gradual changes through a person's entire life course. These result in loss of molecular defenses, impairment of resilience and recovery, and accumulation of cellular damage. A variety of modifiable and non-modifiable factors determine the rate at which a person will age (e.g., genetic, biological, behavioral and environmental). Poor aging can result in higher chances of developing chronic diseases, neurodegenerative conditions, falls, fractures and disabilities later in life. Learning about and investing in healthy aging is therefore something every person must do.
Events and News
Women in Data Series by the Data Nexus Group at Elon University, NC (October 2023)
Decoding Longevity & Healthy Aging in Colombo, Sri Lanka (April 2024)
Healthy Aging 101 - Lubbock Senior Day Out, TX, US (July 2024)
We discussed how nutrition, exercise, community belonging and cognitive health can be used for healthy aging.
We talked with students and faculty members about how data, AI and digital technologies are being used to improve human health.
We talked about evidence-based strategies for improving longevity and healthy aging.
IKARE Longevity Workshop Keynote Address - With IKARE.AI based in France (September 2024)
We talked about how nutrition, supplements and other small molecules could be used for healthy aging
We talked about how nutrition, supplements and pharmacological small molecules for healthy aging and longevity
Longevity at Edge City Lanna, Chiang Mai, Thailand (October 2024)
Healthy Aging in Women, Colombo Sri Lanka (October 2024)
2060 Longevity Forum, Aix en Provence, France (August 2025)
We talked about the importance of preserving cognition with age & how to achieve it based on latest scientific data
Healthy Longevity Webinar Series, National University of Singapore (September 2025)
We talked the science behind brain aging and how interventions can be used to reduce the risk of aging-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
Symposium on Integrative Neuroscience, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
(June 2026)
As part of my Fulbright US Scholar Regional Travel Program, I talked about our latest research in Alzheimer's disease and dementia prevention - highlighting the importance of risk factor identification and mitigation. We also conducted a seminar on environmental pollution for students at the Biology Department.
Geroscience: Unlock Healthy Longevity, Nutraceuticals and Repurposed Drugs
National University of Singapore
(February 2026)
We talked about developing a toxicology framework for longevity supplements, nutraceuticals and devices as a way to address gaps that lead to serious and widespread issues faced by patients, providers, industry and regulators.
Media
Decoding Longevity and Healthy Aging at Swastha by Link Natural, April 2024
Lanka Monthly Digest (LMD) Sri Lankans Overseas Feature, April 2022
Presentation at the SLAGM 2024 - Dementia in South Asia, June 2024
VitaDAO Podcast on longevity, environmental pollution and Nrf2 activators, July 2024
Keynote at the IKARE Longevity Workshop with IKARE.AI, September 2024
Healthy Longevity Webinar Series, National University of Singapore, September 2025
Blog - Thriving through time
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