The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at the American University in Dubai (AUD), in collaboration with the AUD Biology Student Society, welcomed Dr. Mohamed “Dr. Mo” Ismail for a Biology Lecture Series event titled “Live Longer. Live Better: The Science of Longevity Beyond the Hype.”

The interactive session brought together AUD faculty, staff, and students for a conversation on longevity and healthspan: the goal of not only living longer, but living well for as many years as possible.

Dr. Muriel Tahtouh Zaatar, Chair of the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, moderated the event. Biology students Dana Al-Sharif and Layal Zedani opened the session and introduced Dr. Mo, a UAE-based physician and cell therapy specialist in regenerative medicine at Clinica Joelle Dubai.

Dr. Mo shared insights from his clinical experience and discussed the foundations of healthy aging, including prevention, metabolic health, nutrition, physical activity, strength, and mobility. The conversation also explored the growing public interest in GLP-1 medicines and peptides, regenerative medicine, and tissue banking.

A central theme of the event was informed decision-making. Students were encouraged to look beyond online health trends and ask critical questions about the evidence, intended outcomes, risks, limitations, and appropriate regulation of emerging health interventions.

The event concluded with a live question-and-answer session, during which students engaged directly with Dr. Mo on topics ranging from healthy aging and metabolic health to the future of regenerative medicine.