Steve Austad
Distinguished professor of biology at the University of Alabama and director of a Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in aging biology. His research focuses on understanding the causes of aging and developing interventions to slow age-related decay.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 2h 42min
#333 ‒ Longevity roundtable — the science of aging, geroprotective molecules, lifestyle interventions, challenges in research, and more | Steven Austad, Matt Kaeberlein, Richard Miller
In this enlightening discussion, aging experts Steven Austad, Richard Miller, and Matt Kaeberlein delve into the science of aging. They explore the connection between healthspan and lifespan, emphasizing effective interventions like rapamycin and senolytics. The panel critiques the funding challenges in aging research and advocates for more focus on geroscience. Additionally, they examine the complexities of biological age measurements and the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists in promoting longevity. Packed with humor, insights, and scientific rigor, this conversation is a must-listen!
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Feb 26, 2026 • 53min
Nature's Anti-Aging Secrets with Dr. Steve Austad
Dr. Steve Austad, biologist and aging researcher who studies how nature solves longevity, shares fascinating examples from 500-year clams to long-lived bats. He explores why different species age at different rates. Topics include cellular damage, promising drugs like rapamycin and GLP-1s, lifestyle tips to slow aging, the 150-year bet, and why animal insights may reshape human lifespan research.
Mar 13, 2026 • 26min
What Can Animals Teach Us About Longevity?
Steven Austad, a biologist who studies extreme lifespans, and Nicholas Brendborg, a molecular biologist who studies organisms that reverse aging. They compare wildly different aging patterns across species. They explore repair vs. damage, tiny animals that live long, rejuvenating jellyfish, and surprising clues from whales, bats, and clams.
