S. Jay Olshansky
Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Biography
S. Jay Olshansky. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC)
An outspoken critic of the lifespan-enhancement industry, S. Jay Olshansky studies changes in life expectancy for human populations — and finds that for some groups, survival is actually decreasing.
His research ranges from estimates of the upper limit of human longevity, to the policy implications of individual and population aging, to forecasts of the size, survival and age structure of the population — and the never-ending pursuit of provable methods to slow the aging process.
In the news
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
New York Times
History of the Self: Aging
NPR
Don’t Expect to Live Significantly Longer, at Least Not in This Century
Time
Areas of Expertise
Additional Information
In the News
Despite medical advances, life expectancy gains are slowing
October 7, 2024
New study finds Biden, Trump both likely to be ‘Super-Agers’
September 25, 2020
When considering presidential candidates, age is just a number
July 26, 2019