#360: How Liz Parrish Is REWRITING the Rules of Aging (Gene Therapy, Telomeres & The Future of Longevity)
Today, I’m joined by the trailblazing Liz Parrish, a true pioneer in the world of longevity science and regenerative medicine. Liz doesn’t just talk about cutting-edge gene therapies—she’s the first patient to actually undergo many of them herself. In our conversation, Liz shares how her journey from stem cell advocacy to biotech innovation was fueled by a deeply personal mission: her son’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes.
Together, we dive into how genetic reprogramming could reverse cellular aging, the difference between stem cell therapies and gene therapies, and why tackling aging might be the fastest route to curing childhood diseases. Liz gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her own gene therapy experiences—how her telomeres, immune system, and muscle health have actually improved over time—and what it’s really like to be “patient zero” for some of the most radical anti-aging treatments available today.
If you’re curious about the future of age reversal, personalized medicine, or just want to know what’s actually possible at the frontiers of biotechnology, this episode is packed with science, strategy, and plenty of real-world perspective from someone who's living the experiment.
Learn more from Liz Parrish below:
Website: https://bioviva-science.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biovivasciences/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBq8hEExcUN6mtKMEuBvMQ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biovivasciences/
What We Discuss:
How Liz Parrish got into genetics and stem cells ... 00:06:45
Transition from childhood disease to treating aging ... 00:09:35
Difference between stem cells, gene therapy, and exosomes ... 00:14:20
Challenges in gene therapy delivery and cell reprogramming ... 00:19:22
Liz Parrish as patient zero for gene therapies ... 00:22:01
Results and lessons from Parrish’s self-experimentation ... 00:23:16
Senescent cells, telomeres, and aging interventions ... 00:29:22
Evolution and progress in gene therapy ... 00:34:14
Barriers and ethics of gene therapy for rare diseases and children ... 00:36:53
Public perception and future accessibility ... 00:44:55
Affordability, scaling, and redosing gene therapies ... 00:55:00
Practical longevity habits and hormones ... 01:03:54
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