Jamie Justice

Jamie Justice, Executive VP at XPRIZE Foundation and adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, dives into revolutionary concepts in aging. They discuss the $101 million Healthspan XPRIZE, targeting therapeutics to improve health and extend lifespan. Jamie challenges the idea of aging as an unchangeable process and reveals innovative approaches to slowing it down. The conversation emphasizes redefining healthspan over mere lifespan and the societal implications of viewing aging as a disease, opening doors to a vibrant future for older adults.

Jamie Justice, EVP of XPRIZE Health and adjunct professor in geroscience, explains the $101M race to restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function in one year. She discusses building new clinical trial standards, practical biomarkers like RDW, tapping legacy 'dark data,' and smart combinations of exercise, timing, and therapies to reclaim real-world independence.

In this enlightening discussion, Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President for Health and Director of the $101M XPRIZE Healthspan, dives into the ambitious goals of this global competition aimed at extending human healthspan. He shares insights on the challenges faced by past trials like TAME and the importance of real-world applications for the prize winners. Jamie discusses key healthspan pillars, ethical considerations in clinical trials, and the potential for innovative solutions like public health initiatives to win. Expect a mix of science, ambition, and a dash of the unusual!