Jamie Justice

Jamie Justice, Executive VP at XPRIZE Foundation and adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, dives into revolutionary concepts in aging. They discuss the $101 million Healthspan XPRIZE, targeting therapeutics to improve health and extend lifespan. Jamie challenges the idea of aging as an unchangeable process and reveals innovative approaches to slowing it down. The conversation emphasizes redefining healthspan over mere lifespan and the societal implications of viewing aging as a disease, opening doors to a vibrant future for older adults.

In this enlightening discussion, Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President for Health and Director of the $101M XPRIZE Healthspan, dives into the ambitious goals of this global competition aimed at extending human healthspan. He shares insights on the challenges faced by past trials like TAME and the importance of real-world applications for the prize winners. Jamie discusses key healthspan pillars, ethical considerations in clinical trials, and the potential for innovative solutions like public health initiatives to win. Expect a mix of science, ambition, and a dash of the unusual!

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Jasmine Crockett discuss threats to American democracy, Trump's alignment with dictators, and the importance of defending constitutional values. They also highlight Elise Stefanik's hypocrisy and Texas' restrictive abortion laws. The chapter explores the experiences of women affected by these laws and emphasizes the need for congressional action. The seriousness of the political situation, Trump's plan for autocracy, and the commitment to justice within the American Jewish community are discussed. The chapter concludes with an introduction to XPRIZE's HealthSpan competition that targets biological aging to improve health and well-being.