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Why Target Aging?

The world population is aging rapidly, creating a growing public health and economic burden. Aging is the common denominator behind most chronic diseases — from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

Aging driver illustration

Without addressing the root cause — biological aging — treating one disease only delays the onset of another. By extending healthspan, we can reduce disease burden, improve quality of life, and boost economic value across society.

Our Approach

Biological aging drives the decline of cellular function, leading to disease. Targeting its root mechanisms opens new doors for longevity.

Our technology resets cellular aging markers, enabling safe, scalable and cost-effective rejuvenation. We developed the first chemical reprogramming approach to reverse aging — not just delay it — and go beyond traditional drug development by addressing all aging pathways at once.

With a strong scientific foundation, biotech business expertise, and a clear roadmap, we are pioneering a new class of reprogramming therapeutics to target aging at its root.

Our Expertise in Reprogramming

Schoenfeldt et al. paper
Schoenfeldt et al.
(In press in EMBO)
Parras et al. paper
Parras et al.
Phelps et al. paper
Phelps et al.
Pico et al. paper
Pico et al.

The Team

Lucas Schoenfeldt
Lucas Schoenfeldt, Ph.D

CEO, Co-founder

PhD in aging and reprogramming

• Expert in reprogramming, C. elegans, killifish and mouse experimentation.
• Published high-impact work on chemical reprogramming and longevity.
• Experience in biotech, drug discovery, and translational research.

Théo Aspert
Théo Aspert, Ph.D

CSO, Co-founder

PhD in aging, researcher at EPFL

• Expert in human cell biology, bioengineering and automation.
• 9 years in research and 2 years in biotech and aging startups.
• Award-winning scientist with multiple high-impact publications.

Parras
Alberto Parras, Ph.D

Strategic partner, Co-founder

Founder & CEO of VivoArchitect, aging preclinical CRO.

• Serial entrepreneur with businesses across Europe. • Extensive experience in in vivo reprogramming & drug discovery in AADs.
• Recipient of awards, reports, and patents.

Our Advisors

Michael Snyder
Michael Snyder, PhD

Stanford University

Chair of Genetics & Director of Personalized Medicine.
Leader in aging biomarkers, multi-omics, personalized health.
Major participant of ENCODE project, 800+ publications, co-founder of 18 companies.

Adam Antebi
Adam Antebi, PhD

Max Planck Institute

Director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing.
Pioneer in molecular genetics of aging, longevity across species.
Keynote speaker & advisor to global science initiatives.

David Vilchez
David Vilchez, PhD

University of Cologne

Professor at CECAD & Institute for Genetics.
Leader in aging and proteostasis research.
ERC & Marie Curie grantee, high-impact researcher on aging and neurodegeneration.

Soumya Banerjee
Soumya Banerjee, PhD

Strategic Partner, CEO & Co-founder of Juvion Health Science

PhD in aging and neurodegeneration. Juvion Health Science advances next-generation therapeutics to prevent age-related neuromuscular diseases.

Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne