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Longevity Roadmap

Longevity Roadmap

Buck Joffrey 171 Episodes Jan 5, 2026

Dr. Buck Joffrey interviews leading scientists in the field of longevity to discuss cutting-edge research, emerging therapies, and practical strategies for living longer and healthier.

Episodes

169: Protein Folding Errors Contribute to Aging and Disease
169: Protein Folding Errors Contribute to Aging and Disease Jan 5, 2026 29:17 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Judith Frydman to explore proteostasis: the tightly regulated systems that ensure proteins are correctly folded, maintained, and cleared before they become toxic. As these systems degrade with age, misfolded proteins accumulate, cellular signaling falters, and vulnerability to neurodegeneration increases. The discussion centers on why protein folding begins du
168: Best of 2025
168: Best of 2025 Dec 29, 2025 22:43 Over the past year, we covered a wide range of ground—from clinicians working directly with patients to top scientists studying the underlying biology of aging. This episode is a chance to look back at some of the more interesting conversations we had on Longevity Roadmap in 2025. Looking ahead, there's no sign that the pace is slowing. In longevity, it often feels like every year brings another s
167: Why Bats Don't Age and Why You Should Care with Dr. Emma Teeling
167: Why Bats Don't Age and Why You Should Care with Dr. Emma Teeling Dec 22, 2025 37:08 Aging is usually linked to size, metabolism, and inevitable decline—but bats defy all three. In this episode, Dr. Buck Joffrey speaks with Dr. Emma Teeling about why bats are rewriting the rules of longevity science. The discussion explores how bats live far longer than expected for their size while avoiding cancer, immune dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. They examine how stable telomeres, e
166: BioXcellerator - The Cutting Edge of Stem Cell Therapy
166: BioXcellerator - The Cutting Edge of Stem Cell Therapy Dec 15, 2025 46:18 Longevity medicine is moving beyond symptom management—and regenerative therapies are forcing a deeper look at how healing actually works. In this episode, Dr. Buck Joffrey speaks with the team at BioXcellerator about what separates rigorous regenerative medicine from hype-driven shortcuts. The conversation focuses on why stem cells aren't about "replacing" tissue, but about directing the body's o
165: Improving Cellular Cleanup to Extend Healthspan with Dr. Ana Maria Cuervo
165: Improving Cellular Cleanup to Extend Healthspan with Dr. Ana Maria Cuervo Dec 8, 2025 35:14 Aging begins when cellular quality-control systems lose their precision. In this episode, Professor Ana Maria Cuervo outlines how chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA)—a selective lysosomal degradation pathway essential for proteostasis—progressively declines with age, triggering downstream failures across neuronal and metabolic tissues. Reduced LAMP2A availability, impaired lysosomal docking, and di
164: Young Blood Can Rejuvenate Old Brains with Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray
164: Young Blood Can Rejuvenate Old Brains with Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray Dec 1, 2025 34:19 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray to discuss his groundbreaking research on brain resilience and aging. He explains how systemic factors, particularly proteins in the blood, influence cognitive function and the aging process. The discussion covers the role of proteomics, machine learning, and the potential of parabiosis and plasma infusions in developing therapies for age-relat
163: How Mitochondrial Decline Drives Brain Aging with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima
163: How Mitochondrial Decline Drives Brain Aging with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima Nov 24, 2025 59:18 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Francisco González-Lima to delve into the metabolic mechanisms that drive brain aging and cognitive decline. He begins by outlining how reductions in cytochrome oxidase activity, disruptions in oxidative phosphorylation, and the accumulation of mitochondrial mutations progressively impair neuronal energy metabolism. These metabolic deficits, he explains, often
162: The Habits of Healthy Aging with Dr. Kate Wolin
162: The Habits of Healthy Aging with Dr. Kate Wolin Nov 17, 2025 25:22 We are joined by behavioral epidemiologist Dr. Kate Wolin to unpack why so many health interventions collapse outside the lab—and what actually drives lasting change in the real world. From frictionless habit design and daily self-monitoring to movement, sleep, and the muscle-preserving realities of GLP-1s, she reveals the behavioral strategies that truly move the needle on long-term metabolic and
161: The Future of Tissue Regeneration with Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff
161: The Future of Tissue Regeneration with Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff Nov 10, 2025 30:25 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff to discuss the evolving field of tissue engineering and its applications in regenerative medicine. She explains the shift from using stem cells to focusing on immune cells for tissue repair, the challenges of regenerating cartilage, and the importance of vascularity in tissue health. The discussion also covers the impact of aging on tissue r
160: Molecular Secrets of Aging Told Through Worms with Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum
160: Molecular Secrets of Aging Told Through Worms with Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum Nov 3, 2025 32:49 Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum, a molecular geneticist at UMass Chan Medical School, joins Dr. Buck Joffrey to explore what C. elegans worms have revealed about the biology of aging. She explains how these simple organisms helped uncover key longevity pathways—like insulin/IGF-1 signaling and sirtuins—that also exist in humans. The conversation dives into the balance between stress and resilience, the role
159: How DNA Mutations and Epigenetic Drift Cause Aging with Prof. Jan Vijg
159: How DNA Mutations and Epigenetic Drift Cause Aging with Prof. Jan Vijg Oct 27, 2025 33:16 This week, Professor Jan Vijg joins us to discuss the intricate relationship between DNA mutations, epigenetic drift, and aging.  He explains the differences between mutations and epigenetic changes, the role of environmental factors, and the potential for reversing epigenetic changes. The conversation also touches on the implications of somatic mutations and the future of longevity research, part
158: Sitting Is the New Smoking with Dr. Keith Diaz
158: Sitting Is the New Smoking with Dr. Keith Diaz Oct 20, 2025 25:13 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Keith Diaz to discuss the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting, likening it to smoking in terms of its dangers. He emphasizes the importance of regular movement, introducing the concept of 'movement snacks'—short bursts of activity that can mitigate the negative effects of sitting. We also cover the physiological mechanisms behind how mov

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