Sep 2025
From Sleepy Lagoon to Zoot Suit: The Irreverent Path of Alice McGrath
The Sleepy Lagoon case of 1942 became one of the most racially charged trials in U.S. history. Twenty-two Mexican American youths, mostly teenagers, were tried en masse for the death of José Díaz, though no witness placed them at the scene and the cause of death was never establi ... Show More
30m 55s
Sep 2025
Bach Lives!
Considered the godfather of A.I. music, UC Santa Cruz professor and composer David Cope, who died in May, 2025, developed the computer program EMI, or Experiments in Musical Intelligence, in the 1980s. It was one of the earliest computer algorithms used to generate classical mus ... Show More
25m 27s
Jan 2025
The Path to a 1,000-Year Lifespan with Dr. Aubrey de Grey
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a biomedical gerontologist, to explore the frontiers of aging research and lifespan extension. Dr. de Grey shares his work identifying and addressing the seven major categories of agi ... Show More
53m 55s
Mar 2025
The Science, Evolution, and Future of Lifespan and Healthspan with Dr. Michael Ringel
<p>On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. Michael Ringel, COO of Life Biosciences, about the science of aging and longevity. Michael discusses how evolution influences lifespan and why aging occurs. He explains the trade-off between resource alloc ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2024
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity with Dr. David Sinclair
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, about the science behind aging and how we can extend both lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Sinclair shares his groundbreaking researc ... Show More
46m 23s
Jan 2025
Resilience: A Longevity Lever That Heals, Strengthens, and Optimizes Your Youngest Self - Episode 267
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Sideroff discusses the concept of resilience in the context of aging, emphasizing the importance of self-relationship and the nine pillars of resilience. He explores how self-criticism can hinder personal growth and the significance of healing ... Show More
59m 43s
Sep 2024
Neuroscience - Heather Sandison, ND - The Aging Brain
<p>In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Greg Kelly hosts Dr. Heather Sandison, highlighting her profound impact on the field of dementia care and the launch of her new book, "Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health." Dr. Sandiso ... Show More
56m 12s
Transformative field experiences at our 600-acre Fort Ord Natural Reserve are inspiring a new generation of natural scientists. The incredible outdoor classroom offers opportunities for students, scientists, and the community to learn about rare maritime chaparral habitats, threatened endemic species, land management, and conservation biology like never befo ... Show More