Global Longevity Association

About the Global Longevity Association

Advancing the science, systems and standards of longevity.

The Global Longevity Association is a professional membership organization. Our mission is to convene and empower leaders across healthcare, wellness, science, policy and innovation to extend healthspan, the years we live in good health.

The Global Longevity Association has convened leaders at
  • World Economic Forum, Davos
  • Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach
  • JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
  • White House Historical Association
  • HHS National Conference on Women’s Health
Who we are

The longevity industry is an umbrella that unites lifestyle medicine, scientific rigor, education, policy and research around one goal: more healthy years of life.

The Global Longevity Association brings these five disciplines together under one professional standard. We operate at the intersection of prevention-first healthcare, longevity science and real-world implementation, through a curated global membership, high-level convenings and applied education.

Our members recognize that unhealthy aging is one of the most urgent economic and human challenges of our time.

Our members include
  • Clinicians
  • Researchers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Investors
  • Policymakers
  • Institutional partners
  • Lifestyle medicine
    Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress and connection as the evidence-based foundation of healthspan.
  • Scientific rigor
    The evidence standard every claim, product and protocol is measured against.
  • Education
    Training the practitioners who carry the science into care.
  • Policy
    Frameworks that make prevention-first healthcare scalable.
  • Research
    Advancing what we know about how to age well.
Our vision & charter

Longer, healthier lives, achieved through science, structure and leadership.

The Global Longevity Association stands for a longevity field built on evidence, standards and integrity, and open to every generation that wants to live longer in good health.

  1. 01
    Evidence before enthusiasm
    Every program, claim and partner is measured against the science.
  2. 02
    Credentials are earned through review
    Membership and certification are granted only after review by the Global Longevity Association Advisory Board.
  3. 03
    Prevention first
    Healthspan, the years lived in good health, is our measure of success.
  4. 04
    Collaboration across disciplines and borders
    Clinicians, researchers, investors and policymakers solve aging together, across the U.S., Europe and international forums.
  5. 05
    Integrity, intelligence and impact
    How we advance healthspan, and how we expect our members to.
Governance & scientific rigor

Governed by independent review. Grounded in evidence experts stand behind.

The Global Longevity Association charter is upheld through two layers of review, each with a defined role and clear accountability.

  1. I Now convening

    Leadership

    The Scientific Advisory Committees set strategy, convene partners and are accountable for upholding the charter. Their senior clinicians and researchers define our evidence standards and review claims within their own fields of expertise.

  2. II

    Global Longevity Association Advisory Board

    Reviews every membership application and business certification against our professional and evidence standards.

Our standards of rigor

How every program, partner and piece of content earns the Global Longevity Association name.

  • Field expertise
    Each claim is reviewed by specialists in that field.
  • Cited evidence
    Programs and content reference peer-reviewed research.
  • Nonpartisan
    We explain what the science shows, what remains unknown, and why.
  • Full disclosure
    Advisors and speakers disclose their financial interests.
  • Independent revenue
    The Global Longevity Association is funded by membership, education and events.
  • Living standards
    Guidance is updated as the evidence evolves, and changes are published.
Ella Davar RD, President of the Global Longevity Association, at USA House during the World Economic Forum in Davos
Leadership

Ella Davar, RD

President

The Global Longevity Association is led with a global, systems-level perspective. Ella brings over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition, gut-brain health, education and public leadership, bridging science, communication and institutional strategy.

  • Founder of the Gut-Brain Method™
Join the movement

Empower the future of healthcare. Shape the longevity economy.

Join a global community committed to advancing healthspan with integrity, intelligence and impact.

The Global Longevity Association is building international chapters. Bring a chapter to your country →

Members receive access to
  • Invitation-only events and private forums
  • Strategic networking with global leaders and institutions
  • Educational programming grounded in science and systems thinking
  • Brand and business certification pathways aligned with longevity standards

All memberships require credential review by the Global Longevity Association Advisory Board. Applications are reviewed within 14 business days, and payment follows acceptance.

About the Global Longevity Association (GLA)

The Global Longevity Association (GLA) is a professional membership organization advancing the science, systems, and standards of longevity. Our mission is to convene and empower leaders across healthcare, wellness, science, policy, and innovation to extend healthspan, not just lifespan.

GLA operates at the intersection of prevention-first healthcare, longevity science, and real-world implementation. Through a curated global membership, high-level convenings, and applied education, we create a trusted platform where evidence-based innovation meets leadership, capital, and public impact.

Our members include clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and institutional partners who recognize that unhealthy aging is one of the most urgent economic and human challenges of our time.

GLA members receive access to:

  • Invitation-only events and private forums
  • Strategic networking with global leaders and institutions
  • Educational programming grounded in science and systems thinking
  • Brand and business certification pathways aligned with longevity standards

Our Vision

We envision a future where longer, healthier lives are achievable through science, structure, and leadership—not trends or hype.

GLA works to professionalize the longevity field by integrating:

  • Advanced biomedical and nutrition research
  • Lifestyle and behavioral science
  • Women’s health and hormonal longevity
  • Gut-brain and metabolic health as foundational systems
  • Policy-relevant, scalable health solutions

By fostering collaboration across complementary industries, GLA helps translate longevity science into practical frameworks that improve population health, economic resilience, and quality of life for generations to come.

Ella Davar,
Director

Leadership

Founded and directed by Ella Davar, GLA is led with a global, systems-level perspective. Ella brings over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition, gut-brain health, education, and public leadership—bridging science, communication, and institutional strategy.

Why GLA

A professional organization with a singular focus:
Addressing unhealthy aging through credible science, leadership standards, and global collaboration.

  • Interdisciplinary by design – Connecting health, wellness, science, policy, and innovation
  • Standards-driven – Advancing credibility through education, certification, and vetting
  • Global in scope – Operating across the U.S., Europe, and international forums
  • Future-oriented – Aligning longevity with economic, social, and healthcare systems
Core Pillars
  • Longevity Science & Education
  • Membership & Leadership Network
  • Events & Global Forums
  • Research, Media & Public Discourse
Join The Movement

Empower the future of healthcare. Shape the longevity economy.
Join a global community committed to advancing healthspan with integrity, intelligence, and impact.

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