Petra Jurić

From an early age, I was drawn to the art of combining seemingly different worlds: the precision of science, the depth of human experience, and the freedom of exploration. My journey began through sport, with figure skating as my first teacher. Years of training taught me discipline, resilience, body awareness, and the profound connection between movement, mindset, and performance.

This fascination with the human body and its potential led me to pursue a dual PhD in Sports Science and Exercise Biomedicine from Macquarie University in Australia and the University of Zagreb in Croatia. My work has focused on understanding the mechanisms that influence human performance, exercise adaptation, recovery, and healthy aging, exploring how we can not only live longer, but live better.

Today, I operate at the intersection of longevity science, preventive health, and human performance as a GlycanAge Specialist, HBOT researcher, and Longevity Cities Lead for Zagreb.

Through GlycanAge, I work with advanced biological aging science that examines glycans, complex sugar molecules connected to immune function, to provide insights into biological age and chronic inflammation, one of the key drivers associated with aging. This approach represents a shift from simply measuring the years we have lived toward understanding the biological processes that influence how we age.

My research interest in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) explores how controlled exposure to increased oxygen may influence the body's natural repair and adaptation processes. HBOT is being investigated for its potential applications in areas such as recovery, tissue regeneration, circulation, cellular function, and human resilience, fields closely connected to performance and longevity.

As the Longevity Cities Lead for Zagreb, I am building a science-based community dedicated to making longevity knowledge accessible to everyone. Through expert talks, educational events, and meaningful conversations, Longevity Cities connects researchers, clinicians, innovators, and individuals passionate about improving healthspan. The goal is to transform cutting-edge discoveries in biological age, nutrition, exercise, preventive medicine, and health optimization into practical tools for everyday life. All is completely free for anyone who would like to learn and participate.