Tag / Aging
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Nina Khera – The Role of Youth in Aging
Episode 29:
When did you first care about aging and longevity? For Nina, her passion for the field started at the age of 12.
Join us for a conversation with the brilliant young mind of Nina Khera from when she was 16 (Recorded in 2021) and her journey in the field of Aging. In this episode we begin with a deep dive into Nina’s Career by discussing what garnered her interest in the longevity and aging field, inspirations, being a prominent panel speaker and the generational differences in the focus on aging. We then dig into the age bias in aging, her perspective and experiences in the longevity field, the creation of Biotein and the motivation behind it, the overlap and prioritization of curing diseases, Artificial Intelligence and its applications, and predictions of the aging field by 2050. Finally, we wrap up by asking Nina how her peers and youth in the future can take control of their own aging and get involved.
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Tina Woods – AI and Data Security in Aging and Healthcare
Episode 26:
Tina Woods describes herself as a Healthy Longevity Champion, and after our conversation with her, we cannot help but agree. Founding Collider Health is just the beginning of her experiences with an extensive history working with AI in Healthcare, being a part of multiple collectives and funds surrounding health aging, and focusing on innovation as a whole in the field.
Although recorded earlier, this episode carries just as much relevance in 2023 with us covering topics such as the Open Life Data Project, the NHS and its load on healthcare, food systems and the effects of common habits on our health, and many Worldly perspectives on Ai and public data collection.
Tune in for a great conversation and introspection alongside your favourite hosts!
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Sergey Young – Investing in Longevity
Episode 25:
Sergey Young is the founder of Longevity Vision Fund (LVF), a venture capital fund that invests in technologies that will ultimately help people live longer and healthier. LVF has supported numerous companies including LyGenesis, Cambrian, Juvenescence, and Insilico Medicine. Sergey is also the author of “The Science and Technology of Growing Young” which covers the current longevity landscape and where we are heading in the future.
In this episode, Sergey discusses his process for choosing what technologies to invest in and shares his thoughts on what societal changes are needed for us to live healthy lives. Longevity doesn’t start with a drug, it starts with ourselves and creating movements in our communities.
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Aging 101: Hallmarks
What exactly is aging? What can we do about it? In this article, we give a brief overview on the Hallmarks of Aging and cover how lifestyle choices can affect how you age.
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Judy Ford – Aging: From Cell Biology to Lifestyle
Episode 22:
Judy Ford holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Cell Biology and has been involved in health research for several decades with extensive work on the interplay between reproduction, genetics, and toxicology. Although retired, Judy now teaches about how lifestyle affects the aging process through her online courses and her book, Why We Age – Solving the Puzzle of Aging.
In terms of biology, Judy describes the contributions of diet and genetics to longevity, as well as the differences in extending life pre and post-menopause. She also veers into the hypothetical with discussions on economic productivity with age, overpopulation, and euthanasia. Finally, Judy also shares some ways to get involved in aging research such as citizen science projects!
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David Wood – London Futurists, Transhumanism, and The Future of Aging
Episode 20:
David Wood is chair of London Futurists, author of Vital Foresight, cofounder of Symbian and has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry and as a head of research. His experience alongside his foundation in mathematics and philosophy at Cambridge University has led him to being the futurist he is today.
What is a futurist you might ask? Well in this episode David goes through a plethora of questions including plenty regarding what exactly a futurist is and how it is distinguished from transhumanism. David also describes problems with life extension, societal rejection, developments in technology and its co-occurrence in longevity as a field, humanity+ (Humanity Plus), and plenty more.
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Life Extension – Good or Bad?
Is everlasting life a gift or a curse? A series of arguments discuss the pros and cons of life-extension.
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Michael Trinh – BioDojo Co-Founder, Immunology/Genome Biology Student
Episode 16:
Michael Trinh is an Immunology and Genome Biology student at the University of Toronto. He is also the Co-Founder of BioDojo, a community for students to learn about the frameworks for scientific innovation as well as providing them with a platform to learn about and engage with the biotech industry.
In this episode, Michael gives his thoughts on everything from immune memory and developments in synthetic biology to implications of genetic editing and problems of uploading a consciousness. Towards the end, Michael also gives some excellent advice on how undergraduate students can get involved in research themselves.
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Liz Parrish – BioViva & Gene Therapy
Episode 15:
Liz Parrish is the CEO of BioViva, a company whose goal is to genetically modify humans so that the body continuously stays in a state of homeostasis, as well as a graduate from Buckinghamshire University for her International MBA.
In this episode, she provides insight on the work BIoViva is doing, various gene therapies, her acts as a pioneer, statins, telomerase, the benefits and deficits of medical tourism, and present and future technologies that can help extend life.
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Bhagwati Gupta – Organism Lifespan and Genetics
Episode 13:
Bhagwati Gupta is a Professor in Biology and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. With many years of research into the gene networks that control cell fate using microscopic worm models, Bhagwati provides a biologist’s perspective on why humans are designed the way they are.
In this episode, he shares the reason why we didn’t evolve to live forever, why some organisms live for a matter of days while others are biologically immortal, and how much your genetics determine your lifespan.
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