From Science to Strategy: How Policy Will Shape the Future of Longevity — A Conversation with Dylan Livingston
Decoding LongevityShow Notes
What if the biggest barrier to extending healthy human lifespan isn’t the science — but policy? In this episode of Decoding Longevity, hosts Raghav Sehgal and Macsue Jacques speak with Dylan Livingston, founder of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives. Together, they explore why public policy may be one of the most important — and overlooked — drivers of progress in longevity science. From building support for aging research funding to launching the Congressional Longevity Science Caucus and expanding access to investigational therapies, Dylan shares how advocacy and legislation could shape the future of preventative medicine and healthy aging. Learn more: Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) → https://a4li.org/ LongeviPAC → https://www.longevipac.org/
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