It is not just a quest for a longer life, but a purposeful effort to live longer in health, functionality and dignity. At its core is the understanding that extending life without preserving its quality is not a medical success, but a challenge.
With the conscious responsibility of doctors and scientists who have chosen to work and develop medical science in Bulgaria, we have united around the idea that modern medicine should focus not only on curing disease, but also on prevention, slowing biological aging and maintaining optimal body function throughout the life course.
Longevity medicine is inherently interdisciplinary. It unites the efforts of physicians from different specialties - endocrinologists, cardiologists, hepatologists, dermatologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialists - who share the common goal of studying and managing the complex biological, metabolic, hormonal, neurocognitive and psychosocial processes of aging.
Over the past decade, the science of aging and longevity has made significant advances. Compelling scientific evidence has accumulated that aging is a modifiable process amenable to medical assessment and intervention. The development of biomarkers of aging, in-depth knowledge of hormone regulation, cardiometabolic risks, the role of chronic inflammation, mitochondrial function, the microbiome, and the impact of mental health and lifestyle have created a new paradigm in medical practice.
The rapid penetration of the concepts of longevity medicine in clinical practice has presented physicians with new educational and professional challenges. The need for a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of aging, the interactions between organ systems, the benefits and risks of hormonal, metabolic and behavioral interventions, and the ethical and responsible application of new therapeutic approaches has created a significant medical and scientific need.
It is this need that has motivated the creation of a community to unite the efforts of clinicians and researchers committed to the development of longevity medicine in Bulgaria. Our mission is to support the implementation of evidence-based, evidence-informed and ethical practices to extend healthy lives, to promote continuing medical education and to coordinate activities locally, nationally and internationally.
We believe that the future of medicine lies in a preventive, personalized and integrative approach where longevity is not measured in years alone, but in quality of life, functional independence and mental well-being.
Longevity medicine is not just a new specialty - it is a new philosophy of human care.
Dr. Rayna Stoyanova
Chairman of Bulgarian Longevity Association
Dr. Raina Stoyanova graduated from the Medical University of Sofia in 2011 with excellent grades. She obtained a specialty in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases and a Master's degree in Health Management.
In the period 2011-2016 she worked at the Clinic of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital „Lozenets“, Sofia. Between 2016-2023 she was part of the team of the Clinic of Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases and Dietetics at the University Hospital „Tsaritsa Ioanna - ISUL“, Sofia.
Since 2023, he has been developing his own outpatient endocrinology and metabolic diseases practice at Regina Life Clinic.
Her professional interests are focused on longevity medicine, and she underwent training and specialized programs in this field at the University of Geneva.
Management Board
Dr. Neli Ognyanova
Member of the Bulgarian Longevity Association and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the First National Medical Conference on Longevity.
Dr. Neli Ognyanova graduated in medicine, after which she continued her career in the pharmaceutical industry. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from City University of Seattle. She has worked as a general manager for international companies such as Eli Lilly and Mundipharma, where she fought to ensure that Bulgarian patients have access to innovations in the field of diabetes, oncology, osteoporosis, etc.
She also gained experience in NGOs such as the America for Bulgaria Foundation, where she heads the Health Sector. Her mission is to contribute to the development of healthcare in Bulgaria through projects in the field of child and women's health, cardiology and innovation in medicine.
His deep interest in the topic of longevity dates back to 2012 when he founded Ageless Ltd., a company still operating today.
Detelina Stamenova-Gardeva
Member of Bulgarian Longevity Association
Kalina Mihaylova
Christina Vavura
Martin Genov
Katerina Kolchagova
It is not just a quest for a longer life, but a purposeful effort to live longer in health, functionality and dignity. At its core is the understanding that extending life without preserving its quality is not a medical success, but a challenge.
With the conscious responsibility of doctors and scientists who have chosen to work and develop medical science in Bulgaria, we have united around the idea that modern medicine should focus not only on curing disease, but also on prevention, slowing biological aging and maintaining optimal body function throughout the life course.
Longevity medicine is inherently interdisciplinary. It unites the efforts of physicians from different specialties - endocrinologists, cardiologists, hepatologists, dermatologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialists - who share the common goal of studying and managing the complex biological, metabolic, hormonal, neurocognitive and psychosocial processes of aging.
Over the past decade, the science of aging and longevity has made significant advances. Compelling scientific evidence has accumulated that aging is a modifiable process amenable to medical assessment and intervention. The development of biomarkers of aging, in-depth knowledge of hormone regulation, cardiometabolic risks, the role of chronic inflammation, mitochondrial function, the microbiome, and the impact of mental health and lifestyle have created a new paradigm in medical practice.
The rapid penetration of the concepts of longevity medicine in clinical practice has presented physicians with new educational and professional challenges. The need for a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of aging, the interactions between organ systems, the benefits and risks of hormonal, metabolic and behavioral interventions, and the ethical and responsible application of new therapeutic approaches has created a significant medical and scientific need.
It is this need that has motivated the creation of a community to unite the efforts of clinicians and researchers committed to the development of longevity medicine in Bulgaria. Our mission is to support the implementation of evidence-based, evidence-informed and ethical practices to extend healthy lives, to promote continuing medical education and to coordinate activities locally, nationally and internationally.
We believe that the future of medicine lies in a preventive, personalized and integrative approach where longevity is not measured in years alone, but in quality of life, functional independence and mental well-being.
Longevity medicine is not just a new specialty - it is a new philosophy of human care.
Dr. Rayna Stoyanova
Chairman of Bulgarian Longevity Association
Dr. Raina Stoyanova graduated from the Medical University of Sofia in 2011 with excellent grades. She obtained a specialty in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases and a Master's degree in Health Management.
In the period 2011-2016 she worked at the Clinic of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital „Lozenets“, Sofia. Between 2016-2023 she was part of the team of the Clinic of Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases and Dietetics at the University Hospital „Tsaritsa Ioanna - ISUL“, Sofia.
Since 2023, he has been developing his own outpatient endocrinology and metabolic diseases practice at Regina Life Clinic.
Her professional interests are focused on longevity medicine, and she underwent training and specialized programs in this field at the University of Geneva.
Management Board
Dr. Neli Ognyanova
Member of the Bulgarian Longevity Association and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the First National Medical Conference on Longevity.
Dr. Neli Ognyanova graduated in medicine, after which she continued her career in the pharmaceutical industry. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from City University of Seattle. She has worked as a general manager for international companies such as Eli Lilly and Mundipharma, where she fought to ensure that Bulgarian patients have access to innovations in the field of diabetes, oncology, osteoporosis, etc.
She also gained experience in NGOs such as the America for Bulgaria Foundation, where she heads the Health Sector. Her mission is to contribute to the development of healthcare in Bulgaria through projects in the field of child and women's health, cardiology and innovation in medicine.
His deep interest in the topic of longevity dates back to 2012 when he founded Ageless Ltd., a company still operating today.
Detelina Stamenova-Gardeva
Member of Bulgarian Longevity Association
Kalina Mihaylova
Christina Vavura
Martin Genov
Katerina Kolchagova