Siim Land Podcast #487 The Future of Longevity: What Comes After Diet & Exercise - Panel Discussion at Copenhagen Health Week 2025
Jan 10, 2026
Join Julian Assa, a longevity researcher focusing on biomarkers and gene editing, and Jürgen Mehrtens, a clinician using AI to prevent age-related diseases, as they explore the future of longevity. They discuss advanced therapies like gene editing and stem cells, and the importance of early detection through AI diagnostics. Expect a deep dive into what a 70-year-old may look like in 2040, the most underrated tools for longevity, and even the role of psychedelics in emotional health. This is a thought-provoking look into extending healthy lifespans!
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Longevity For Family And Function
- Jürgen Mehrtens wants longevity to see his grandchildren grow up and play sports with them.
- He emphasizes simple, achievable actions like sleep, healthy diet and exercise as huge leverage points.
A Personal Trigger For Preventive Longevity
- Julian Assa's interest in longevity began after his grandfather died young from colon cancer.
- He combined anthropology and science to study aging as a hard problem with ethical and societal implications.
Fragmented Diagnostics Limit Early Detection
- Jürgen Mehrtens says AI tools already detect skin cancer and retina scans can reveal heart risk.
- He warns diagnostics remain fragmented and combined systems will trigger major breakthroughs.