What if aging isn’t inevitable… and science could actually reverse it?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Dr. Bill Andrews, a renowned scientist and researcher who has dedicated his entire career to understanding the biology of aging. Driven by a lifelong mission to solve what he calls the “problem of aging,” Dr. Andrews has spent decades studying telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, two key components believed to play a major role in how and why humans age.

Dr. Andrews shares the story behind his groundbreaking research, including the discovery of human telomerase and how telomere shortening affects cellular aging. He also explains why many current anti-aging claims focus on biomarkers rather than truly reversing the aging process.

The conversation dives into the future of longevity science, the challenges researchers face when trying to fund groundbreaking work, and why Dr. Andrews believes the healthcare system must rethink how it approaches aging.

If you’re curious about the science behind aging, longevity research, and what the future of healthcare could look like as scientists push the boundaries of human lifespan, this episode offers a fascinating look at the quest to better understand—and potentially change—the aging process.