Aging Science: Preventing Disease At Its Source
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February 4, 2026 | Dr. George Sutphin
Aging Science: Preventing Disease At Its Source
Seven of the top ten causes of death — Alzheimer's, heart disease, diabetes, cancer — share a single risk factor: age. Our current "sick care" system waits for disease to strike, then tries to fix it. Aging science offers a different approach.
In this talk, Dr. George Sutphin will explain how researchers are targeting the biological processes that drive aging, aiming to prevent many of our most common diseases simultaneously while extending healthspan—the healthy, functional years of life. This shift from reactive treatment to prevention, from addressing diseases individually to targeting their shared root cause, represents a coming revolution in healthcare. Discover how understanding aging can transform medicine. Get your free tickets here.
Today's Science, Tomorrow's World | 2026 Lecture Series
This year’s series, Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s World: Building a Better Future, showcases the groundbreaking research at the University of Arizona that is driving innovation and shaping the future we aspire to create.
From pioneering efforts to slow the biological roots of aging, to the surprising ways tiny insects reveal big insights into brain health, to the quest for clean and limitless fusion energy, and the essential role of human understanding in an age of artificial intelligence — each lecture explores how today’s scientific discoveries are laying the foundation for a healthier, smarter, and more sustainable future.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
Tickets are required for entrance at Centennial Hall. Click here to reserve your spot now for free via Ticketmaster. Tickets for each lecture will be emailed to you to scan at Centennial Hall.
Lecture Dates:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026*
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
*Please note: due to an on-campus event, this lecture will be hosted Tuesday evening.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall (1020 E. University Blvd)
Livestream: Watch the livestreams and recordings on YouTube.
Scroll down to learn more about our four featured speakers and their lectures. We look forward to seeing you at Centennial Hall in February!