About this episode
Kara Swisher discusses advances in longevity and cancer research with experts in the field.
While the longevity field is filled with dubious claims and junk science, there have been some truly remarkable advances that will have an impact on how we can live longer and stay healthier. In this episode, Kara unpacks some of them with Dr. Eric Verdin, the president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California. The Buck Institute was the first of its kind, and it’s at the forefront of all the latest research on longevity. Later she speaks to Dr. Vinod Balachandran, attending physician and director of The Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. He’ll explain his research into mRNA vaccines and their potential to treat and possibly cure pancreatic cancer. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Kara Swisher
Guests: Dr. Eric Verdin, Dr. Vinod Balachandran
Topics covered
- longevity
- health
- mRNA vaccines
- cancer research
- aging
- scientific advances
Keywords
- longevity
- health
- mRNA vaccines
- pancreatic cancer
- aging research
- Buck Institute
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Places: Novato, California, New York
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