Create Cures was founded by Dr. Valter Longo, who also serves as the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC).  This team at USC’s Longevity Institute is responsible for the research and development of ProLon.

The Create Cures mission is to donate funds for research and development that focuses on identifying strategies to prevent illness and promote longer, healthier lives through direct research, non-profits and charities.