Agenda
A record of sessions hosted by the HEALTHSPAN community, featuring leading practitioners and researchers in longevity science.
17 June 2026
|17:30
Expand Health, Unit 1, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Prof. Dale Rae
Director, UCT Sleep Science
Prof. Dale Rae is a sleep scientist and Director of UCT's Sleep Science initiative, bringing over two decades of research experience in sleep and circadian rhythms. Her work spans adolescents to older adults across urban and rural settings, investigating how sleep intersects with cardiometabolic health, HIV, depression, anxiety and athletic and workplace performance.
The Science of Sleep — exploring the evolving science of sleep and its profound impact on physical health, mental wellbeing and human performance, from circadian rhythms to evidence-based recovery strategies.
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
28 February 2026
|11:00 – 13:00
Expand Health, 1st Level, The Hudson, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Friederike Fabritius
Neuroscientist and bestselling author
German bestselling author and acclaimed neuroscientist. Friederike's unique talent is to take complex scientific insights and make them easy and accessible to anyone. She provides science-based insights you can put into immediate practice to work and live smarter, better, and happier.
How does the brain work? And how can you use this knowledge to improve your well-being and performance?
Complimentary — by invitation only. Ticket value R500. Limited seats.
18 February 2026
|17:30
Expand Health, 1st Level, Hudson Building, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Prof Ben Loos
Researcher, Autophagy and Cellular Health
Prof Ben Loos leads research into one of the most active areas of longevity science: the role of autophagy in cellular health and ageing. His work examines how physiological stressors such as fasting and exercise activate the body's internal cellular recycling systems, and how emerging tools are beginning to make this process measurable and trackable.
Autophagy, Fasting, and Longevity — how the body's cellular recycling systems drive metabolic resilience and healthspan.
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
10 December 2025
|17:30
Expand Health, 1st Level, Hudson Building, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Megan Hardy & Kate Ferguson
Founders, Mama Mycelia
Megan Hardy and Kate Ferguson have developed a multidisciplinary model that supports personal transformation within safe, well-held environments. Their work blends depth psychology, nervous system regulation, shamanic practices, sound, and community-based support.
Psychedelic-assisted therapies and their role in emotional, psychological, and spiritual regeneration — including the synergistic use of low to moderate dose MDMA and psilocybin, and an ecosystemic therapeutic model rooted in connection and community.
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
12 November 2025
|17:30
Expand Health, 1st Level, Hudson Building, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Dr Gabriell Prinsloo
MBChB, PhD — Medical Director, International Institute for Active Ageing
Dr Gaby Prinsloo is a medical doctor, researcher, and expert in functional medicine, holistic wellness, and healthy ageing. Her work combines clinical medicine with lifestyle science, focusing on the pillars of movement, nutrition, sleep, stress physiology, mindfulness, and optimal longevity.
Gut resilience and balance as the foundation of immune strength, cognitive function, hormonal harmony, and sustained wellbeing.
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
17 October 2025
|17:30
Expand Health, Unit 1, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Open House
Community dinner and discussion
Healthspan 006 — our first Open House. A relaxed early dinner at Expand Health, opening the floor for a thoughtful community conversation. Attendees were invited to share what drives them to work in the healthspan space and how the community can learn from and support one another.
How do we democratize access to Healthspan-based healthcare?
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
16 September 2025
|18:00
Expand Health, Unit 1, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Dr Ash Kapoor
Founder, Levitas One, London
Dr Ash Kapoor brings wisdom, warmth, and innovation to every consultation. With decades of NHS and private practice, he founded Levitas to help people move beyond symptom chasing and achieve lasting vitality. Integrating modern science with timeless practices, and drawing on global training in longevity medicine and regenerative therapies, Ash makes complex medicine personal and achievable.
The 8R Blueprint to Longevity
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
12 August 2025
|17:30
For Life Longevity, Unit 202, Masons Press, 7 Ravenscraig Rd, Woodstock
Dr Ledivia Strauss & Richard Sutton
Fireside chat hosted by Dr Michael Mol and Dr James Raaff
Dr Ledivia Strauss is a medical doctor with deep expertise in integrative and aesthetic medicine, focusing on metabolic and hormonal health, detoxification, and gut repair. Richard Sutton is one of the world's top performance and resilience consultants, author of The Stress Code, and co-developer of the DNA Resilience Panel, with two decades of work in elite sport and corporate health.
The future of proactive healthcare, rooted in personalisation, performance, and prevention.
food and drinks provided by For Life Longevity, Natroceutics and Expand Health
6 May 2025
|18:00
Expand Health, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
Dr. Serena Tongiani
Chief Portfolio Officer, Indena
An experienced Chief Scientific Officer with a strong track record in pharmaceutical innovation. Dr. Tongiani has worked across multiple geographies, leading the development of small molecules and drug delivery systems from bench to market. Her expertise spans collaborative R&D, open innovation, business development, and regulatory strategy, with a postdoctoral focus in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Reducing Visceral Fat, Improving Cholesterol and Metabolic Biomarkers with Bergamot as a Therapeutic
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health
21 March 2025
|17:00 for 18:00
Expand Health, Unit 1, 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
James Raaff
Registered Biokineticist, Master's in Integrative Medicine
Founder of For Life Longevity and House of Holistic Health, and previously Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer at Biolytica AG. James specialises in precision health, using insights from genomics, microbiome research, and lifestyle patterns to optimise well-being. He focuses on enhancing healthspan through personalised, data-driven strategies.
Where do we see healthspan focused care shifting towards in the next five years?
food and drinks provided by Natroceutics and Expand Health