SATURDAY 3 OCT
13:20 – 13:50
Beyond the Hype: The New Frontier of Stem Cells & Gene Therapy
About the session
Stem cells and gene therapies are moving rapidly from experimental science toward real-world applications — but understanding what is actually possible today can be difficult.
In this keynote, Yuta Lee maps the evolving landscape of stem cells and gene therapy: how the different technologies work, where they fundamentally differ, and how far the science has progressed.
Rather than focusing on individual treatments, the talk looks at the bigger picture: the breakthroughs shaping the field, the barriers that still need to be overcome, and what the next generation of regenerative technologies could mean for medicine, longevity and human health.
A forward-looking guide to one of the fastest-moving areas of health science — separating where we are today from where we may be heading next.
Speaker
YLYuta LeeCEO at Accelerated Bio
Founder & CEO of Accelerated Bio, Yuta Lee is pioneering a new frontier in regenerative medicine through next-generation stem cell therapies. He leads the development of human Trophoblast Stem Cell (hTSC) secretome technologies to systemically reduce inflammation, reverse biological age, and extend human healthspan.
hTSCs are the earliest stem cells that can be sourced without ethical challenges, with the holy grail characteristics of scale and immune privilege. Passionate about making longevity science accessible, Yuta is driving the democratization of cutting-edge cell-based therapeutics with the potential to transform aging into a preventable condition.
Your host on the Impact Stage
STAGE HOSTEmil Thorup
Emil is a podcast host, TV presenter, and entrepreneur. In recent years, he has become a prominent figure in the field of longevity in Denmark. He has spent several years personally exploring and testing the practices and recommendations of various experts and researchers in the longevity space. This journey has included periods of intense focus on health and longevity, often pushing the limits of what’s considered a balanced lifestyle. Today, Emil has found a more sustainable approach—one where health, social life, and personal well-being are in harmony, creating a more holistic and fulfilling way of living.
Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 Copenhagen · All sessions are first come, first served.
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