Longevity Acceleration Podcast Episode #000 - The Roadmap to Solve Aging (Mark Hamalainen & Nathan Cheng, Co-Directors at Longevity Biotech Fellowship)
Mar 2, 2024
Imagine a world where aging can be beaten! The hosts dive into cutting-edge strategies like genetic modification and brain replacement. They explore innovative concepts such as biostasis, the process of halting biological decline. Personal stories illuminate the community's drive to create resources for longevity research, while a roadmap for tackling aging emerges as a pressing need. Future conversations with experts promise to unpack exciting advancements in bioengineering and longevity science!
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Mark's Journey to Longevity
- Mark Hamalainen was inspired by a science fiction series as a teenager to pursue longevity research.
- He pursued gerontology but left academia due to the reproducibility crisis to focus on faster, automated biotech startups.
Nathan's Longevity Pivot
- Nathan Cheng switched from physics to longevity after an existential crisis and exploring the field through podcasts and newsletters.
- He co-founded a longevity biotech fellowship and a venture capital firm investing in aging-related startups.
Core Strategies to Solve Aging
- Three main strategies to solve aging are advanced bioengineering, replacement, and biostasis.
- The plan prioritizes approaches that could lead to indefinite lifespan extension, not just incremental improvements.