The Horribly Under-Researched Science of Menopause, Ovarian Aging & HRT | 60 - Jennifer Garrison

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optispan Check out Productive Health: https://productivehealth.org/ Check out the Garrison Lab: https://garrisonlab.com/ We had a great time hosting Dr. Jennifer Garrison from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging to talk about her areas of expertise: reproductive aging and neuropeptide signaling. Jennifer and Matt go over the fascinating and chronically under-researched science of menopause, misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy, and the importance of considering the endocrine function of the ovaries alongside their role in reproduction. They also chat about evolutionary questions around menopause, changes they would like to see in medical school curricula, and more. In addition to her research lab at the Buck, Jennifer serves as co-founder and director of Productive Health, formerly the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity & Equality, which is the global arm of the Buck Center for Healthy Aging in Women. She holds appointments at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Southern California. She is also a Founding Director of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Woods Hole Biology of Aging (BOA) Advanced Training Course. She has received numerous awards, including a National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Established Investigators, a Glenn Medical Foundation Award for Research in Biological Mechanisms of Aging, an American Federation of Aging Research Junior Faculty Award, and a National Academy of Medicine Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award. Jennifer conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University and received a PhD and a B.A. from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Berkeley respectively. Producers: Tara Mei, Nicholas Arapis Video Editor: Jacob Keliikoa DISCLAIMER: The information provided on the Optispan podcast is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, personalized medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by your use of this channel. The information and materials presented are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We strongly advise that you consult with a licensed healthcare professional for all matters concerning your health, especially before undertaking any changes based on content provided by this channel. The hosts and guests on this channel are not liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages or adverse effects that may arise from the application of the information discussed. Medical knowledge is constantly evolving; therefore, the information provided should be verified against current medical standards and practices. More places to find us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/optispanpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkaeberlein Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optispan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optispanpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563453482706 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@optispan https://www.optispan.life/ Hi, I'm Matt Kaeberlein. I spent the first few decades of my career doing scientific research into the biology of aging, trying to understand the finer details of how humans age in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. Now I want to take some of that knowledge out of the lab and into the hands of people who can really use it. On this podcast I talk about all things aging and healthspan, from supplements and nutrition to the latest discoveries in longevity research. My goal is to lift the veil on the geroscience and longevity world and help you apply what we know to your own personal health trajectory. I care about quality science and will always be honest about what I don't know. I hope you'll find these episodes helpful!