The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig

In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Kristin Lee — a rising scientific thinker and bioethics advocate — whose unique academic journey is challenging the way we think about medicine, research, and the ethics of innovation. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University with an ambitious triple track in neuroscience, psychology, and bioethics, Kristin shares her evol...

In this episode of The DNA of Things, host Dr. Jeremy Koenig is joined by Dr. Heather Armstrong, a leading microbiome researcher and translational scientist at the University of Alberta. Together, they explore the dynamic interplay between gut microbes, nutrition, health, and performance—starting from birth and extending into peak human performance. Dr. Armstrong shares her unique academic journey...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig dives deep into the invisible ecosystem shaping our health with Omer Ozkan, founder and CEO of ENBIOSIS. Originally an industrial engineer who launched Turkey’s first solar energy company, Omer is now at the forefront of AI-driven microbiome science. This episode unpacks how understanding and modulating our gut bacteria—rather than fighting...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with legendary physician-scientist Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky to explore how exercise, nutrition, and genetics intersect to reshape the aging process. With over 500 peer-reviewed publications and decades of research in neurometabolic disorders, Dr. Tarnopolsky reveals groundbreaking insights into mitochondrial health, protein optimizatio...

In this episode , Dr. Jeremy Koenig speaks with Deepankar Nayak, CEO of Deep Longevity, a pioneering AI health tech company revolutionizing how we measure and manage aging. With nearly two decades of global experience across AI, SaaS, and life sciences, Nayak shares the origin story and scientific foundation behind aging clocks—tools designed to measure biological age using biomarkers, epigenetics...

In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig welcomes Dr. Kevin Perrott — a visionary in the fields of aging, longevity, and personalized medicine. From surviving thyroid cancer to launching OpenCures, Dr. Perrott shares his deeply personal journey and bold mission to democratize health data, accelerate biotech innovation, and shift the paradigm from treatment to prevention. Discover ho...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , host Dr. Jeremy Koenig interviews Cameron Moulène , CEO and co-founder of AugiHealth , a cutting-edge health tech startup using AI-driven digital health records to revolutionize personalized healthcare . Cameron shares his journey from actor to entrepreneur, inspired by the challenges of managing care for his autistic son. He explains how AugiHealth empowers...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig speaks with Peter Joseph Fitzpatrick, co-founder and CEO of Fawn Friends, a company pioneering emotionally intelligent AI companions for neurodivergent children. Peter shares the personal story that inspired the creation of Fawn—a social robot designed not just to talk, but to truly listen. Together, they explore the emotional and philosophi...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , host Dr. Jeremy Koenig visits Halifax, Nova Scotia—an unexpected hub of grassroots innovation and human-centered AI—and sits down with Noah Barrett, founder of Collect . Noah shares how he's transforming apartments and basements into creative co-working spaces that are redefining what it means to build meaningful technology in community. Together, they e...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig speaks with Dr. Ryan Rossner, Director of Longevity at Minicircle, about non-viral gene therapy, its implications for muscle restoration, fighting inflammation, and extending health span. Dr. Rossner shares insights into the science behind plasmid gene therapy, its unique approach compared to traditional methods, and the future possibilities of harnessing DNA for...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig talks with Mac Davis, biotech entrepreneur and founder of Minicircle, Inc. They explore Mac's unconventional journey from cryptocurrency to pioneering plasmid-based gene therapies, diving into revolutionary approaches to genetic enhancement and philosophical perspectives on human evolution. Key Takeaways: Minicircle's Innovation : Mac Davis has develope...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kristin Oja, founder of STAT Wellness, to explore her incredible journey from dancer and personal trainer to pioneering a new model for healthcare. Kristin shares how she bridged functional medicine, movement science, and community to create a scalable, patient-centered system that focuses on proactive health, not just reactive care. We dive into her entrepren...

Dr. Jeremy Koenig speaks with Dr. Yael Joffe, a pioneer in the field of Nutrigenomics, about her journey from architecture student to genetics expert. After witnessing her grandmother's battle with cancer and finding no satisfactory answers from doctors, Dr. Joffe embarked on a quest to understand the connection between genetics, nutrition, and health. She co-developed the world's first...

In this eye-opening episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Ryan Obermeier, Chief Commercial Officer at Evexia Diagnostics , to explore how a fragmented healthcare industry can be transformed through integrative medicine, personalized diagnostics, and AI-powered innovation. With over 27 years in the functional medicine space, Ryan shares his journey from poverty in central...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Bouzyk, a visionary in genomics, AI-powered healthcare, and precision medicine. As a scientist, entrepreneur, and innovator, Dr. Bouzyk shares his journey from pioneering genetic research to transforming clinical workflows. He discusses the intersection of AI and genomics, exploring how these technologies are reshaping medicine, improving patient outcomes,...

 In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Omer Sabary, a PhD candidate at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, to explore the fascinating world of DNA data storage. Imagine a future where all the information ever recorded—books, photos, and entire digital archives—could be stored in a tiny strand of synthetic DNA. Omer shares his journey into this groundbreaking field, breaking do...

 In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Thomas Roos, a Stanford-trained genomicist, elite triathlete, and digital twin pioneer, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of genetics, sports science, and human performance. Roos shares his expertise in optimizing training, enhancing recovery, and reducing injury risk through genomic insights, highlighting his work with elite athletes, prof...

 In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Dr. Jo Handelsman, a trailblazer in metagenomics and former Associate Director for Science at the White House, to explore the profound impact of the microbiome on human health, the evolution of personalized medicine, and the intersection of science and policymaking. They discuss how microbes, often seen as adversaries, are in fact the architects o...

In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig welcomes Dr. Gil Blander, founder of InsideTracker, to explore how personalized health analytics, real-time biomarker data, and AI-driven insights are revolutionizing longevity and healthspan optimization. With a Ph. D. from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral research at MIT, Dr. Blander has dedicated his career to closing the...

In this episode of The DNA of Things, we sit down with Adora Cheung , a serial entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding Homejoy and later becoming a partner at Y Combinator . Adora shares her journey from building and scaling startups to a wake-up call about the toll of hustle culture on founders' health. We dive into the myths of burnout , the shortcomings of traditional healthcare ,...

Dr. Chris McMaster, a leading geneticist and former Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University, joins The DNA of Things to explore the transformative potential of gene therapy in treating rare diseases. As the scientific director of the Canadian Institute of Health Research’s Institute of Genetics, he sheds light on how genetic and genomic medicine is shifting from treating symptoms to curing diseas...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Mike Polcari, former chief architect at 23andMe and now founder and CEO of Haplotype Labs, to discuss the evolution of consumer genomics and the future of personalized medicine. Mike shares insights from his journey at 23andMe, where he helped scale the platform into a leader in genetic testing, and how that experience led him to launch Haplotype L...

 In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Garrett Marshall, a visionary leader in digital health and fitness innovation. Garrett shares his journey from a career in sports and fitness to becoming a pioneer at the intersection of fitness, technology, and entrepreneurship. He discusses his work at Xponential Fitness, leading digital transformation efforts, and how his...

In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig reflects on his first year as a father and how it has reshaped his understanding of human performance, family systems, and child development. Joining him is Brandon Larson, creator of Fantastic Dads , a program that blends scientific insights with practical strategies to help fathers foster deep connections with their children. Together, the...

 In this episode of The DNA of Things , Dr. Jeremy Koenig is joined by Andrew Steele, an Olympian turned entrepreneur and a leader in consumer genomics and functional health. From his Olympic journey as a sprinter for Great Britain to co-founding DNAFit and now Stride, Andrew shares how his experiences on the track shaped his innovative approach to health optimization. Together, they delve into th...