Ilia Stembler

Dr. Ilya Stambler is a leading researcher in the fields of longevity and quality of life. As the Chief Scientist and Chairman of Vetek (Veteran) Association, he spearheads the movement for longevity and life quality in Israel, advancing research and policy in healthy aging. Concurrently, Dr. Stambler serves as a research fellow in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society at Bar-Ilan University, where he continues to deepen academic knowledge on aging and longevity.

His doctoral dissertation, "A History of Life Extension in the Twentieth Century," stands as a landmark study in the field. This comprehensive research traces the development of the life extension movement throughout the 20th century, critically examining the ideological premise that significant life extension is both possible and ethically desirable.

In his groundbreaking work, Dr. Stambler chronologically analyzes the central currents of life extension thinking, focusing on key works by prominent thinkers such as Élie Metchnikoff, Bernard Shaw, Alexis Carrel, and Alexander Bogomolets. He explores these works within their broader social and intellectual contexts, revealing the intricate connections between these ideas and the political, social, and economic transformations of the era.

The research concentrates on four primary geographical centers: France, Central Europe, Russia, and the United States and Britain. Through this meticulous analysis, Dr. Stambler provides crucial insights into the historical evolution of longevity-related concepts.