Longevity by Design
Longevity by Design is your go-to podcast for unlocking the secrets to a longer, healthier life. Hosted by Dr. Gil Blander, a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the fields of aging, nutrition, and personalized health, this show dives into cutting-edge research and practical strategies for optimizing your healthspan and lifespan.
In each episode, Dr. Blander sits down with leading longevity and health scientists to explore how we can live better, longer lives. From unpacking complex scientific concepts to sharing the latest advancements in aging research, Longevity by Design offers science-backed insights and actionable advice to help you add years to your life—and life to your years.
Dr. Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker, a healthspan company that leverages blood tests, DNA analysis, fitness tracker data, and other biomarkers to deliver personalized health recommendations. With a Ph.D. in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral research at MIT, Dr. Blander brings decades of expertise and passion to every conversation.
Tune in to Longevity by Design and discover how to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
Longevity by Design
Beyond Sick Care: Evelyne Bischof on the Rise of Longevity Medicine
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Evelyne Bischof, President of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society. Evelyne discusses her background in internal medicine and oncology and how her work puzzling together patient diagnoses led her to the field of longevity medicine. She highlights the importance of optimizing health span, not just lifespan, and how healthy longevity medicine benefits not only individuals, but population health and the world economy as well.
Gil and Evelyne explore the difference between longevity medicine and traditional healthcare. Evelyne explains that longevity medicine uses a broader range of diagnostics, including advanced biomarkers, imaging, and cognitive tests. This approach aims to build a personalized health trajectory for each patient. They also discuss the role of AI in healthcare, with Evelyne expressing hope for faster, AI-driven diagnostics and drug discovery in the future.
Finally, they touch upon the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, its mission to establish longevity medicine as a recognized medical discipline, and the exciting developments in the field, such as the SHARP study at the Sheba Longevity Center. Evelyne emphasizes the importance of being data-driven and encourages listeners to collect and track their own health data. She believes this empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health and longevity.
Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Name: Dr. Evelyne Bischof
💡What they do: President
💡Company: Healthy Longevity Medicine Society (HLMS)
💡Noteworthy: Physician-scientist specializing in longevity and precision medicine.
💡 Where to find her:LinkedIn
Episode highlights:
[00:01:24] Meet Dr. Evelyne Bischof
[00:05:12] The Concept of Longevity Medicine
[00:08:42] Health Span vs. Lifespan
[00:11:39] The Role of Diagnostics in Longevity Medicine
[00:22:54] Global Landscape of Longevity Medicine
[00:29:50] Collaborations and Growth Initiatives
[00:30:30] Monthly Case Studies and Activities
[00:31:27] Membership and Target Audience
[00:34:42] Organizational Structure and Leadership
[00:39:52] Shiba Longevity Center Overview
[00:45:22] Future of Longevity Medicine
[00:50:27] Top Healthspan Tips and Final Thoughts
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