The Science of Healthy Aging: Exploring New Frontiers in Research with Dr. Louise Hecker | A Vail Health Learning Lab
The Science of Healthy Aging: Exploring New Frontiers in ResearchÂ
Vail Health Learning Lab: January 7, 2027
What if an unexpected area of research could help unlock new insights into how we age? Join Dr. Louise Hecker, Clinical Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, as she shares her pioneering preclinical research on psilocybin and its potential impact on the biological processes linked to aging.
Drawing on studies in cellular and animal models, Dr. Hecker will discuss her latest findings on how psilocybin may influence inflammation, organ health, protection of DNA, and other impacts associated with longevity. She will also share how this early research is helping shape the next phase of study in humans, including her collaboration with Vail Health on the LONG-LIFE clinical trial, which is investigating the effects of psilocybin on biomarkers of aging and well-being.
Whether you’re interested in healthy aging, cutting-edge medical research, or the future of psychedelic science, this free community event offers an inside look at this emerging science and a chance to learn from a leading expert.
Thursday, January 7, 2027
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Vail Christian High School
31621 US Highway 6, Edwards, CO 81632
RSVPs are also accepted at Events@VailHealth.org or (970) 569-7766. Kindly RSVP by December 30, 2026.
This event is presented in partnership with the Vail Symposium and hosted by Vail Christian High School. The Learning Lab series is generously sponsored by Pat and Tony McMunn.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Louise Hecker
Dr. Louise Hecker is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine – Cardiovascular Research at Baylor College of Medicine and a leading researcher in regenerative biology and aging. Her work explores how the body’s natural repair processes change with age and how those changes contribute to age-related disease.
Her research has uncovered important mechanisms behind tissue fibrosis and aging, and her more recent work explores how psychedelics may influence cellular aging and longevity. Dr. Hecker is collaborating with Vail Health on the LONG-LIFE study.
