The Academy of Geroscience

Inside Geroscience

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Welcome to Inside Geroscience, the podcast from the Academy of Geroscience that takes listeners inside the science of aging. Join hosts Dr. Asya Martirosyan and Dr. Jessica Foley as they speak with the scientists shaping the future of the field, breaking down the science behind their discoveries and what they mean for health across the lifespan. This podcast was made possible by the Viviana Goren Khazzam Communications Fellowship, which honors the memory of an award‑winning journalist, scientific communicator, philanthropist, and beloved friend of the Academy.

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Biological Clocks with Luigi Ferrucci 02.07.2026 27:32

In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Luigi Ferrucci, Scientific Director at the National Institute on Aging, about his recent publication on a current hot topic in geroscience: epigenetic clocks. Is your "biological age" older than your "chronological age" - and if so, what does that mean for your health? Presented by Dr. Asya Martirosyan and Dr. Jessica Foley, on behalf of the Aca...

Nature vs. Nurture with Uri Alon 21.04.2026 24:29

For our very first episode we caught up with Professor Uri Alon from the Weizmann Institute of Science to discuss his new answer to the age old question: when it comes to lifespan, is it nature or nurture? Presented by Dr. Asya Martirosyan and Dr. Jessica Foley, on behalf of the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research. Recorded live from the Academy's 2026 Conference, audio quality will impro...