longevitydocs™ Cannes SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
Meet the 2026 Longevitydocs™ Awards Honorees
longevitydocs™ Announces 2026 Award Winners: Five Physician Honorees Advancing Longevity Medicine at Cannes presented by L'Oréal Paris —Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Dr. Nir Barzilai, Dr. Steven A.R. Murphy, Dr. Sunita Mishra, Dr. Ami Bhatt.
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longevitydocs™ Posted on June 9, 2026 · 12 min read
Five physicians. Five distinct forms of leadership. One moment: the longevitydocs™ Awards: second edition. Meet the 2026 award honorees reshaping how medicine works.
June 10, at the Carlton Hotel, physicians from around the world gathered to witness the announcement of five award winners, the physicians who moved longevity medicine from emerging to essential. Clinicians who are solving the operational challenges of scaling longevity care, researchers who are validating the science. Institutions that are proving longevity medicine works across diverse patient populations and practice settings.
The field needs all five forms of excellence, Clinical precision, historical leadership, community infrastructure, innovation at the bedside, institutional impact at scale.
Back to medicine. This is the call. The awards recognize physicians who answered it. They've built practices that keep people healthier longer. They've mentored others. They've moved the field forward. Together, they prove longevity medicine is not a trend, it is the future of how medicine should work. Dr. David Luu, Founder of longevitydocs™
The Five Award Categories AT LONGEVITYDOCS™ CANNES SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
Each award recognizes a distinct contribution to advancing longevity medicine among practicing physicians, researchers, and health institutions. Meet the 2026 Longevitydocs™ Awards Honorees:
Longevity Doctor of the Year Award: Dr. JESSICA SHEPHERD
In recognition of clinical excellence and visionary leadership in advancing longevity medicine.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is Chief Medical Officer of Hers and founder/CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness. A board-certified OB/GYN with nearly two decades of clinical experience, she specializes in women's health across perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. Her leadership at Hers exemplifies clinical excellence: translating evidence-based women's longevity protocols into accessible, personalized care that reaches diverse patient populations. Through her media presence (Good Morning America, The Today Show), publications (Vogue, Cosmopolitan), and speaking at international conferences, Dr. Shepherd has elevated women's health to a mainstream conversation, proving that longevity medicine rooted in rigorous obstetrics and gynecology practice is both clinically essential and scalable.
Legacy in Longevity Award OF THE YEAR: DR. NIR BARZILAI
For a lifetime of pioneering work that has shaped the field of longevity medicine and inspired the generations advancing it forward.
Dr. Nir Barzilai is President of the Academy of Geroscience and founding director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A world-leading longevity researcher with decades of pioneering work in genetics of human longevity, Dr. Barzilai has dedicated his career to understanding aging itself. He leads the TAME (Targeting Aging with Metformin) trial, an international effort proving that therapeutic interventions targeting aging biology can simultaneously prevent multiple age-related conditions. His research on centenarians, development of biomarker frameworks for biological age, and mentorship of the next generation of geroscientists have fundamentally shaped how medicine approaches aging. Dr. Barzilai represents the scientific foundation upon which clinical longevity medicine is built.
Community Leadership Award OF THE YEAR: DR. STEVEN A.R. MURPHY
For cultivating the community, collaboration, and trust that have turned longevity medicine into a global movement.
Dr. Steven A.R. Murphy is Medical Director of Concierge Medical Associates and a board-certified internist specializing in longevity and regenerative medicine. A 10-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Murphy has built a practice model that combines precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, and regenerative therapies with a genuine commitment to peer learning and knowledge-sharing. His leadership exemplifies community-building: he actively mentors other physicians transitioning into longevity medicine, shares clinical protocols and operational frameworks, and fosters collaboration across specialties. Through his practice in the Tri-State area and his teaching roles, Dr. Murphy demonstrates that longevity medicine thrives when physicians support one another, share learnings transparently, and build infrastructure for practitioners at every stage.
Longevity Care Innovation Award OF THE YEAR: DR. SUNITA MISHRA
For exceptional work bringing innovation into everyday practice.
Dr. Sunita Mishra is Chief Medical Officer of Neko Health and former CMO of Amazon Health. A board-certified internist with an MBA from Wharton, Dr. Mishra brings over two decades of experience translating innovation into scalable clinical models. At Neko, she leads the clinical strategy for breakthrough preventive health technology: non-invasive body scans powered by advanced AI that detect disease earlier and help patients make informed health decisions before symptoms emerge. Her work exemplifies innovation at the bedside: taking cutting-edge technology and making it operationally feasible for physicians to deploy in daily practice. Dr. Mishra proves that longevity medicine at scale requires physicians who understand both clinical rigor and the operational challenges of technology implementation.
Longevity Impact Award OF THE YEAR: DR. AMI BHATT
For reimagining how institutions carry longevity medicine forward to populations at scale.
Dr. Ami Bhatt is Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee. A board-certified cardiologist and adult congenital heart disease specialist, Dr. Bhatt has pioneered the integration of longevity medicine and preventive cardiology at an institutional scale. Her work focuses on shifting healthcare from reactive (treating heart attacks and strokes) to predictive and preventive (detecting cardiovascular risk before symptoms emerge). Through AI-enabled ECGs, digital health technologies, and institutional frameworks, Dr. Bhatt is proving that longevity medicine is not a concierge-only model but scales across diverse patient populations when institutions commit to prevention-first infrastructure. Her leadership at the ACC demonstrates institutional impact at the highest level.
What The LONGEVITYDOCS™ Awards Represent
Together, the five awards map the field of longevity medicine as it exists today. Clinical excellence rooted in deep specialization. Historical leadership grounded in research and mentorship. Community infrastructure that enables peer learning and collaboration. Innovation that translates technology into practice. Institutional commitment to prevention at scale.
Each winner represents a different answer to a common question: How do we build a longevity medicine movement that is not a trend but a transformation of how medicine works? The answer is: you need all five.
LONGEVITYDOCS™ AWARDS IN CANNES PRESENTED BY L’Oréal PARIS
L'Oréal Paris is redefining beauty from the inside out. L'Oréal Paris is the number one beauty brand worldwide. But it is far more than a beauty brand, it is a brand that gives power to women. Through pioneering products and services, L'Oréal Paris empowers every woman to take charge of her life, believe in herself, and take the place she deserves in society. We thank L'Oréal Paris for being a partner in our Collective.
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longevitydocs™ CANNES SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
The longevitydocs.™ Cannes Summit & Awards is the annual gathering of physicians practicing longevity medicine. The world's top physicians, researchers, and industry leaders come together to celebrate and build future of longevity medicine.
Event Details
Dates: June 9–11, 2026
Location: Cannes, France (Palais des Festivals, Carlton Hotel)
Attendees: 200+ longevity physicians and 40+ speakers from 30+ countries
Gala & Awards Ceremony: June 10 at Carlton Hotel (black-tie evening)
The evening marks a milestone. We celebrate this year's award honorees and graduate 25 Certified longevitydocs.™ - joining a growing global standard of excellence in longevity medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longevitydocs™ Cannes Summit & Awards 2026?
The longevitydocs.™ Cannes Summit & Awards - is the annual gathering of physicians practicing longevity medicine. The world's top physicians, researchers, and industry leaders come together to build the future of longevity medicine
Are there different award categories each year?
Yes. The awards evolve as the field evolves. Last year, the longevitydocs.™ Gala honored three inaugural winners who helped establish this tradition. View the 2025 award winners and their stories. This year, we expanded to five, recognizing additional forms of leadership and impact. Future years may introduce new categories as longevity medicine matures.
What is the significance of Cannes as the venue?
longevitydocs™ Cannes Summit is the annual gathering where the world's leading longevity physicians, researchers, and innovators convene. It is the place where the field's leaders and future leaders meet, collaborate, and chart the direction of longevity medicine. The awards ceremony at Cannes represents public recognition of excellence in front of the community that elected those winners.
About Dr. David Luu™ Dr. David Luu, MD, is the Founder of longevitydocs. He is a trained pediatric cardiac surgeon, longevity tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist who helps physicians, organizations, and leaders build the global infrastructure of longevity medicine. About longevitydocs™ longevitydocs™ is the world's leading longevity physician community. Over 1,000 physicians across 68+ countries united by one conviction: every doctor should be a longevity doctor.™ We build the infrastructure, education, and community physicians need to make longevity medicine their default practice.
Editorial Disclaimer
This article is published exclusively for licensed physicians and qualified healthcare professionals. It is not intended for consumers or patients.
All content is for continuing medical education and professional information purposes only. It reflects emerging research, science, and technology that may have implications for the practice of medicine. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical recommendations, or treatment guidance for any individual patient.
By reading this article, you confirm that you are a licensed healthcare professional and that you will apply the information contained herein within the bounds of your clinical judgment, professional obligations, and applicable regulations.
If you are a patient or consumer reading this article, please note that this content should not be used to make any health or medical decisions. Please consult your personal physician or a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.
Meet the 2026 Longevitydocs™ Awards Honorees
longevitydocs™ Cannes SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
Meet the 2026 Longevitydocs™ Awards Honorees
longevitydocs™ Announces 2026 Award Winners: Five Physician Honorees Advancing Longevity Medicine at Cannes presented by L'Oréal Paris —Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Dr. Nir Barzilai, Dr. Steven A.R. Murphy, Dr. Sunita Mishra, Dr. Ami Bhatt.
Five physicians. Five distinct forms of leadership. One moment: the longevitydocs™ Awards: second edition. Meet the 2026 award honorees reshaping how medicine works.
June 10, at the Carlton Hotel, physicians from around the world gathered to witness the announcement of five award winners, the physicians who moved longevity medicine from emerging to essential. Clinicians who are solving the operational challenges of scaling longevity care, researchers who are validating the science. Institutions that are proving longevity medicine works across diverse patient populations and practice settings.
The field needs all five forms of excellence, Clinical precision, historical leadership, community infrastructure, innovation at the bedside, institutional impact at scale.
The Five Award Categories AT LONGEVITYDOCS™ CANNES SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
Each award recognizes a distinct contribution to advancing longevity medicine among practicing physicians, researchers, and health institutions. Meet the 2026 Longevitydocs™ Awards Honorees:
Longevity Doctor of the Year Award: Dr. JESSICA SHEPHERD
In recognition of clinical excellence and visionary leadership in advancing longevity medicine.Dr. Jessica Shepherd is Chief Medical Officer of Hers and founder/CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness. A board-certified OB/GYN with nearly two decades of clinical experience, she specializes in women's health across perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. Her leadership at Hers exemplifies clinical excellence: translating evidence-based women's longevity protocols into accessible, personalized care that reaches diverse patient populations. Through her media presence (Good Morning America, The Today Show), publications (Vogue, Cosmopolitan), and speaking at international conferences, Dr. Shepherd has elevated women's health to a mainstream conversation, proving that longevity medicine rooted in rigorous obstetrics and gynecology practice is both clinically essential and scalable.
Legacy in Longevity Award OF THE YEAR: DR. NIR BARZILAI
For a lifetime of pioneering work that has shaped the field of longevity medicine and inspired the generations advancing it forward.Dr. Nir Barzilai is President of the Academy of Geroscience and founding director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A world-leading longevity researcher with decades of pioneering work in genetics of human longevity, Dr. Barzilai has dedicated his career to understanding aging itself. He leads the TAME (Targeting Aging with Metformin) trial, an international effort proving that therapeutic interventions targeting aging biology can simultaneously prevent multiple age-related conditions. His research on centenarians, development of biomarker frameworks for biological age, and mentorship of the next generation of geroscientists have fundamentally shaped how medicine approaches aging. Dr. Barzilai represents the scientific foundation upon which clinical longevity medicine is built.
Community Leadership Award OF THE YEAR: DR. STEVEN A.R. MURPHY
For cultivating the community, collaboration, and trust that have turned longevity medicine into a global movement.Dr. Steven A.R. Murphy is Medical Director of Concierge Medical Associates and a board-certified internist specializing in longevity and regenerative medicine. A 10-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Murphy has built a practice model that combines precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, and regenerative therapies with a genuine commitment to peer learning and knowledge-sharing. His leadership exemplifies community-building: he actively mentors other physicians transitioning into longevity medicine, shares clinical protocols and operational frameworks, and fosters collaboration across specialties. Through his practice in the Tri-State area and his teaching roles, Dr. Murphy demonstrates that longevity medicine thrives when physicians support one another, share learnings transparently, and build infrastructure for practitioners at every stage.
Longevity Care Innovation Award OF THE YEAR: DR. SUNITA MISHRA
For exceptional work bringing innovation into everyday practice.Dr. Sunita Mishra is Chief Medical Officer of Neko Health and former CMO of Amazon Health. A board-certified internist with an MBA from Wharton, Dr. Mishra brings over two decades of experience translating innovation into scalable clinical models. At Neko, she leads the clinical strategy for breakthrough preventive health technology: non-invasive body scans powered by advanced AI that detect disease earlier and help patients make informed health decisions before symptoms emerge. Her work exemplifies innovation at the bedside: taking cutting-edge technology and making it operationally feasible for physicians to deploy in daily practice. Dr. Mishra proves that longevity medicine at scale requires physicians who understand both clinical rigor and the operational challenges of technology implementation.
Longevity Impact Award OF THE YEAR: DR. AMI BHATT
For reimagining how institutions carry longevity medicine forward to populations at scale.Dr. Ami Bhatt is Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee. A board-certified cardiologist and adult congenital heart disease specialist, Dr. Bhatt has pioneered the integration of longevity medicine and preventive cardiology at an institutional scale. Her work focuses on shifting healthcare from reactive (treating heart attacks and strokes) to predictive and preventive (detecting cardiovascular risk before symptoms emerge). Through AI-enabled ECGs, digital health technologies, and institutional frameworks, Dr. Bhatt is proving that longevity medicine is not a concierge-only model but scales across diverse patient populations when institutions commit to prevention-first infrastructure. Her leadership at the ACC demonstrates institutional impact at the highest level.
What The LONGEVITYDOCS™ Awards Represent
Together, the five awards map the field of longevity medicine as it exists today. Clinical excellence rooted in deep specialization. Historical leadership grounded in research and mentorship. Community infrastructure that enables peer learning and collaboration. Innovation that translates technology into practice. Institutional commitment to prevention at scale.
Each winner represents a different answer to a common question: How do we build a longevity medicine movement that is not a trend but a transformation of how medicine works? The answer is: you need all five.
LONGEVITYDOCS™ AWARDS IN CANNES PRESENTED BY L’Oréal PARIS
L'Oréal Paris is redefining beauty from the inside out. L'Oréal Paris is the number one beauty brand worldwide. But it is far more than a beauty brand, it is a brand that gives power to women. Through pioneering products and services, L'Oréal Paris empowers every woman to take charge of her life, believe in herself, and take the place she deserves in society. We thank L'Oréal Paris for being a partner in our Collective.
longevitydocs™ CANNES SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026
The longevitydocs.™ Cannes Summit & Awards is the annual gathering of physicians practicing longevity medicine. The world's top physicians, researchers, and industry leaders come together to celebrate and build future of longevity medicine.
Event Details
Dates: June 9–11, 2026
Location: Cannes, France (Palais des Festivals, Carlton Hotel)
Attendees: 200+ longevity physicians and 40+ speakers from 30+ countries
Gala & Awards Ceremony: June 10 at Carlton Hotel (black-tie evening)
The evening marks a milestone. We celebrate this year's award honorees and graduate 25 Certified longevitydocs.™ - joining a growing global standard of excellence in longevity medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longevitydocs™ Cannes Summit & Awards 2026?
The longevitydocs.™ Cannes Summit & Awards - is the annual gathering of physicians practicing longevity medicine. The world's top physicians, researchers, and industry leaders come together to build the future of longevity medicine
Are there different award categories each year?
Yes. The awards evolve as the field evolves. Last year, the longevitydocs.™ Gala honored three inaugural winners who helped establish this tradition. View the 2025 award winners and their stories. This year, we expanded to five, recognizing additional forms of leadership and impact. Future years may introduce new categories as longevity medicine matures.
What is the significance of Cannes as the venue?
longevitydocs™ Cannes Summit is the annual gathering where the world's leading longevity physicians, researchers, and innovators convene. It is the place where the field's leaders and future leaders meet, collaborate, and chart the direction of longevity medicine. The awards ceremony at Cannes represents public recognition of excellence in front of the community that elected those winners.
This article is published exclusively for licensed physicians and qualified healthcare professionals. It is not intended for consumers or patients.
All content is for continuing medical education and professional information purposes only. It reflects emerging research, science, and technology that may have implications for the practice of medicine. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical recommendations, or treatment guidance for any individual patient.
By reading this article, you confirm that you are a licensed healthcare professional and that you will apply the information contained herein within the bounds of your clinical judgment, professional obligations, and applicable regulations.
If you are a patient or consumer reading this article, please note that this content should not be used to make any health or medical decisions. Please consult your personal physician or a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.