Cells in early life show remarkable plasticity, regeneration, and resistance to stress—hallmarks of health. Dr. Izpisúa Belmonte has advanced our understanding of embryogenesis and postnatal development, uncovering how to reprogram adult and diseased cells toward youthful states. His work focuses on developing technologies that recapture early-life cellular states to create broadly applicable therapeutics aimed at reversing disease and aging, with the goal of restoring health across diverse conditions