Could ovaries hold the keys to our health and longevity? The organs orchestrating life are driving far more than fertility. A groundbreaking wave of scientific research into ovarian function could revolutionize our approach to medicine.

Jennifer Garrison has a PhD in neuroscience, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity & Equality ("GCRLE") and is an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. She is pioneering a new movement to advance science focused on ovarian ageing. Her research lab studies mind-body communication, particularly how age-related changes in the chemical conversation between ovaries and the brain may lead to accelerated decline in females.

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(0:00) Intro

(1:18) What does "longevity" really mean?

(2:04) Do women and men age differently?

(6:13) What roles do hormones play in our body?

(10:09) What is "ovarian ageing" and why does it matter?

(13:58) What are the big questions in female ageing research?

(17:41) What can female biology teach us about the universe?

(21:45) Is there a link between PCOS, endometriosis, and menopause?

(26:17) How has Jennifer’s thinking evolved over time?

(26:47) Are biological "ageing clocks" ready for prime time?

(31:24) Could there be new hormones yet to be discovered?

(33:18) How different are female and male brains?

(36:01) Jennifer's plans for the future

Links:

Jennifer's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifergarrison/

Jennifer's Twitter: https://x.com/jenngarrison

Productive Health (renamed from "Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity & Equality"): https://productivehealth.org

Garrison Lab at the Buck Institute: https://www.buckinstitute.org/lab/garrison-lab/

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