Tue, Sep 15
|801 E St NW
Profs & Pints DC: The Science of Longevity
On what research says about prolonging life, with Ankit Shah, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, founder and president of Sports & Performance Cardiology, and chief medical officer for USA Swimming.
Time & Location
Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
801 E St NW, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
About the event
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of Longevity,” on what research says about prolonging life, with Ankit Shah, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, founder and president of Sports & Performance Cardiology, and chief medical officer for USA Swimming.
Most people think exercise is about losing weight, building muscle, or running faster. But what if the greatest benefit of exercise is something much bigger: Helping us live longer and better?
Join internationally recognized sports cardiologist Dr. Ankit Shah for an engaging look at the fascinating science connecting exercise, fitness, and longevity.
Drawing on research involving elite athletes, recreational exercisers, and everyday people, Dr. Shah will explore how exercise changes the heart, brain, muscles, and metabolism—and why these changes can have profound effects on our health as we age.
You’ll learn why cardiorespiratory fitness may be one of the most powerful predictors of long-term…