Many of us envision living a longer, healthier life, free from the diseases we often associate with old age. Scientists around the world are joining in a collective effort to make healthy aging and longevity a reality, and Bar Ilan professor Haim Cohen is joining their ranks.

Cohen was invited to join the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research (AHLR), an international group of top scientists working to slow the aging process and improve quality of life as we age.

Cohen is a leading expert on how the body’s metabolism affects aging, with a specialty in a family of proteins known as sirtuins. These proteins function like tiny “repair crews” within our cells, helping them remain healthy over time.