Prof. Mike Chan Recipient of International Longevity Award

MADRID, Spain (Sept 30, 2026) — Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan was named the recipient of the International Longevity Award at the International Longevity Summit Madrid 2026, recognising his contributions to longevity and regenerative medicine.

The award was presented by Dr. José Luis Cordeiro, Chairman of the International Longevity Summit, during the international gathering in Madrid.

The International Longevity Award focused attention on Chan’s work in regenerative medicine and his approach to extending healthspan — the period of life spent in good health — rather than lifespan alone.

From HealthSpan to CellSpan

Chan also addressed the International Longevity Summit with a presentation entitled “Biohacking Longevity with Precision in Regenerative Medicine through HealthSpan via CellSpan.”

His presentation outlined a progression from lifespan to healthspan, organ span and CellSpan, linking healthier ageing with the condition and function of individual organs and cells.

Chan has advocated precision approaches to regenerative medicine rather than treating it as a uniform intervention.

His work spans biotechnology, cellular therapy, regenerative medicine and organ-specific approaches to longevity.

International Recognition

The Madrid award follows other international recognition for Chan in 2026.

In London, he received the “World’s Outstanding Scientist in Biotechnology, Regenerative Medicine, Longevity, Healthspan & Wellness — Lifetime Achievement Award” at the World Business Forum & Awards.

In China, Chan was appointed Chief Co-Editor and Contributing Author of the medical monograph Cell Therapy and Healthy Longevity, involving 36 experts from universities and scientific institutions.

He is also Editor-in-Chief of the World AI Journal of Medicine & Healthcare.

The Madrid award, however, centred specifically on longevity and Chan’s argument that increasing lifespan should be accompanied by efforts to maintain health and function for longer.