2026 Biomarkers of Aging Conference
Dr. Chiara Herzog vice-chairs the 2026 Biomarkers of Aging Conference at Harvard Medical School.
The epigenome integrates & records past, present, and future.
exposures, including smoking, viral infections, early-life adversity, pollution, and others.
current cellular state and gene expression
health trajectories and cell fate
We use it to measure and modify the ageing process.
Measure: quantifiable markers of disease risk and ageing.
Modify: leverage epigenome to modulate health trajectories and cell fates.
Research areas
Unlocking the epigenetic code
Our research investigates how the epigenome encodes biological experiences, how this encoding shapes stem cell function across tissues, and whether these mechanisms can be measured non-invasively and causally modulated to influence ageing and disease trajectories.
Active
Epigenetic memory and cellular ageing
Defining how DNA methylation encodes biological experience across tissues and stem cells.
Epigenomics
Functional genomics
Bioinformatics
Active
Precision biomarkers of biological vulnerability
Translating epigenetic memory into non-invasive biomarkers that capture vulnerability, resilience, and disease risk before clinical onset.
Biomarker development
Translational research
Emerging
Epigenetic regulation of stem cell function
Using experimental systems to test whether epigenetic states causally influence stem cell behaviour and ageing.
Experimental models
Genome engineering
Meet the team
Pushing the boundaries of geroscience
Our team of researchers brings together expertise from multiple disciplines to redefine how we leverage epigenetics in ageing research.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Chiara Herzog
Leading research in epigenetics to transform how we understand and modulate ageing.
Epigenetics
Biomarkers
Ageing research
Students
Jordan Apostolov
Jordan is an undergraduate student working on large-scale data harmonisation and improvement of computational tools for ageing research.
Epigenetics
Genomic medicine
Peter Brederlow
Peter Brederlow is a visiting MSc student from the University of Tübingen, studying Bioinformatics
Epigenetics
Bioinformatics
Alumni
Lab news & updates
- Feb 10, 2026 🎉 We have a website!
Upcoming events & outreach
Stay connected with our research through talks, workshops, and other events.
GRC Systems Aging 2026
Dr. Chiara Herzog joins the 2026 GRC Systems Aging Conference in Newry, Maine.
Foresight Vision Weekend UK
Dr. Chiara Herzog joins Foresight Institute's first UK Vision Weekend as a community partner.
Contact Us
Location
Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology
St. Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
SE1 7EH
London
United Kingdom