

A4LI H-SPAN Podcast
The Alliance For Longevity Initiatives
Our Podcast highlights notable figures within the longevity field. The goal is to create social and political action around the issues of combating age-related chronic conditions and increasing our number of healthy, disease-free years!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 46min
Episode 27 - Andrew Brack, PhD
This week on H-SPAN, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Brack, Program Manager at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)In this episode, we discuss Andrew's unique journey that led him to the longevity space, what PROSPR is doing to move the industry forward, and how ARPA-H can serve as a catalyst for healthspan innovation.

Jun 2, 2025 • 44min
Episode 26 - Dr. Irina & Michael Conboy
This week on H-Span, we are joined by Dr. Irina and Michael Conboy of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California BerkeleyIn this episode, we discuss their breakthrough work with therapeutic plasma exchange, the recent A4LI D.C. Summit, and how young scientists can get involved in the longevity space.

Apr 22, 2025 • 44min
Episode 25 - Niklas Anzinger
This week on H-Span, we are joined by Niklas Anzinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Infinita City.In this episode, Niklas shares his fascinating journey into the world of longevity, offers a behind-the-scenes look at what Infinita is building in Próspera, and explores the potential for creating a Próspera-like community in the United States.

Mar 26, 2025 • 35min
Episode 24 - Michael Ringel, PhD
This week on H-Span, we are joined by Michael Ringel, PhD, Chief Operating Officer of Life Biosciences.In this episode, we explore Michael's journey into the longevity space, the groundbreaking work happening at Life Biosciences, as well as their plans to launch human clinical trials for their epigenetic reprogramming asset within the next year.

Jan 28, 2025 • 37min
Episode 23 - Brenda Eap, PhD
This week on H-Span, we are joined by Brenda Eap, VP of Communications & Partnerships at the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives.In this episode, we discuss Brenda's journey to becoming a biology of aging researcher at the Buck Institute, and what our plans are for A4LI.

Dec 3, 2024 • 46min
Episode 22 - Anar Isman
This week on H-Span, we are joined by Anar Isman, CEO of AgelessRx. In this episode, we discuss Anar's entrepreneurial journey, what led to him becoming the CEO of AgelessRx, and his thoughts on what the future of longevity science entails.

Oct 29, 2024 • 42min
Episode 21 - George Sutphin
This week on A4LI’s H-SPAN Podcast, we sat down with Dr. George Sutphin, Assistant Professor of Molecular & Cellular biology at the BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona.In this episode, we discuss Dr. Sutphin’s journey from aerospace engineering to geroscience, his lab’s research into aging, and what he is most looking forward to in the field of longevity science.

Sep 12, 2024 • 54min
Episode 20 - Dr. Luigi Ferrucci
This week on A4LI’s H-SPAN Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Luigi Ferrucci, the Scientific Director at the National Institute on Aging (NIA).In this episode, we discuss Dr. Ferrucci’s path to becoming a world-leading geroscientist, what a day in the life looks like for the Scientific Director at the NIA, and his advice to young scientists looking to get involved in the field of aging biology.

Aug 6, 2024 • 46min
Episode 19 - Katerina Stroponiati
This week on A4LI’s H-SPAN Podcast, we are joined by Katerina Stroponiati, founder of Brilliant Minds.In this episode, we discuss Katerina’s entrance to the longevity field, the motivation behind starting Brilliant Minds, and how we as a society can encourage people to live longer and healthier lives.

Jul 5, 2024 • 59min
Episode 18 - Karl Pfleger
Karl Pfleger, a Super Angel in longevity, shares his journey from AI to biotech investing. Topics include advancements in aging biology, challenges in biotech startups, advocacy space growth, building a biotech database, exploring aging drugs, and rejuvenation therapies for longevity.