Welcome to Alternatively Speaking, a KCSA Podcast Labs production. In our debut season, we’re diving into a revolutionary concept in health span, longevity, and healthcare. 

Today, we sat down with Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Human Aging Research and of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. 

Dr. Barzilai discovered the first “longevity gene” in humans. His research established that the gene variant that leads to high HDL, or “good cholesterol,” is linked to healthy aging and extreme longevity. Dr. Barzilai has been profiled by major outlets, including The New York Times, PBS’ “NOVA scienceNow” and National Geographic.

Treatments for age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes are being developed based on Dr. Barzilai’s work and are currently in clinical trials. In addition to his “longevity gene” research, Dr. Barzilai studies key mechanisms involved in the biology of aging, including how nutrients and genetics influence lifespan. He is also investigating the physical and mental declines associated with aging and how they affect longevity. Dr. Barzilai is a professor of medicine (endocrinology) and of genetics, a member of the Diabetes Research Center, and director of the Diabetes Research and Training Center’s Animal Physiology core.

Podcast Highlights:

Social Media:

• @NirBarzilaiMD: https://x.com/nirbarzilaimd?lang=en 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nir-barzilai-7a86a7212/ 

Other Links/Mentions/Resources:

• Age Later by Nir Barzilai, M.D. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250230867/agelater 
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine https://einsteinmed.edu/faculty/484/nir-barzilai 
• American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) https://www.afar.org/
• Aging is a Treatable Condition – Worth.com
• The 4 most promising anti-aging drugs investors are sleeping on, according to a leading longevity researcher – Business Insider
• What is your Biological Age? – The New York Times

Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther, and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas.

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