In the United States and beyond, 100-year lives will be common for those born today. Yet our institutions, economic policies, social and cultural norms have not kept pace. Through research, education/training, and out- reach, Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) helps shape individual, community and social choices to support lives that are longer, healthier, and more rewarding. We envision a future in which all people, regardless of socio-economic status, can make the most of the advantages afforded by increased lifespan—resulting in lives infused at every stage with a sense of belonging, purpose, and worth.

SCL advances a research-driven agenda that showcases the opportunities created by increased longevity, identifying actionable, evidence-based steps for enhancing the quality of longer lives from birth until death. We demonstrate the economic value of early- and mid-life interventions—underscoring the immense benefits of acting early and investing strategically. We also address longstanding race- and class- based disparities in healthcare, education, housing, and other social goods that hinder opportunities for all Americans to experience longer, healthier lives.

THE NEW MAP OF LIFE IMPACT FELLOWS PROGRAM
In 2019, a cohort of fellows was appointed for a two-year term and charged with producing critical reports about nine domains that require major change to optimize long lives. In this phase, a new cohort of fellows is charged with building on the first phase by identifying and evaluating specific ways to improve century-long lives. For example, Apoorva Rangan and her mentor, SCL co-director Deborah Kado, a professor of medicine specializing in geriatrics, are working together to redesign medical school curricula to include more geriatric training. Currently, medical students receive almost none.

LONGEVITY DESIGN CHALLENGE
Now in its 10th year, the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge is an annual global competition that provides promising designers with a path to drive change in the world.

CENTURY SUMMIT
In this annual convening, we ask smart, creative and innovative people tough questions surrounding the quest for healthier, happier, and more productive life spans. 

LONGEVITY TRANSITIONS SALONS
The Longevity Transitions Salon series features leaders from a wide range of fields who created new career paths and continue their contributions to society.

SCL continues to a be a leader in the public discussion on the issues of longevity. We are the ‘go-to’ for journalists working at major outlets across the country—and around the globe. Below are just a few of the articles in which SCL experts and reports were recently quoted and/or cited.

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