Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen

Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen is a health futurist and leader in the longevity and wellness industry. As the founder of Human Longevity Global and co-founder and CEO of Peptide University, Grill-Petersen contributes to advancements in health, medicine, and human performance. With more than 25 years of experience as a clinical educator, health futurist, and multidisciplinary strategist, she works to bridge science, society, and well-being, focusing on the future of aging and thriving by design.

Grill-Petersen holds credentials as a licensed doctor of chiropractic, board-certified holistic health practitioner, and epigenetic human performance coach. Her academic background includes a master's in wellness leadership and over 1,000 hours of post-graduate certifications in neuroscience, positive psychology, cellular medicine, and functional medicine.

Grill-Petersen developed the BioHealthspan Framework, which drives innovation across healthcare, technology, media, education, and policy sectors to expand human healthspan and potential. Her work includes a global position paper and model for human thriving, and she serves as an advisor, keynote speaker, and scientific board member for organizations in biotechnology, digital health, nutraceuticals, and longevity research. Her advisory roles include Genemetrics, Vesalius Labs, Heads Up Health, MedFit, Awakend Wellness, and the Coalition for Radical Life Extension.

Through the Human Longevity Institute, Grill-Petersen has trained thousands of clinicians worldwide in age reversal, precision health, and regenerative medicine. Peptide University, which she co-founded, is a clinical education and professional development platform for health and wellness practitioners specializing in peptide therapy, longevity medicine, and metabolic health solutions. She regularly speaks to governments, corporations, and thought leaders about strategies for global well-being and healthspan extension.

Grill-Petersen is the author of "The Codes of Longevity," a TEDx speaker, and host of the "RAADcast" and "Human Longevity Podcast." She is also the founder of the Women's Longevity Lab and appears as a cast member in the documentary "sHEALed," which highlights voices in women's health. With a background in media, clinical practice, and business consulting, Grill-Petersen provides science-based longevity solutions and contributes to the ongoing conversation on human optimization and wellness.