What is Silicon Valley actually funding in longevity, and what can cutting-edge aging science teach us about autism and chronic illness? Nadia sits down with Dr. Ronjon Nag, OBE, an AI pioneer turned Stanford genetics professor and longevity investor behind the R42 fund. Ronjon built some of the earliest neural networks that modern AI rests on, shipped voice recognition and the first mobile app store, sold companies to Apple, Motorola, and BlackBerry, and then pointed everything he knew at one of the biggest problems there is: aging.

The conversation is a tour of the frontier. Ronjon explains his vaccine for aging and why he starts with cancer as the proof of concept, what AI now makes possible in drug discovery and clinical research, how he invests across roughly 100 companies through R42, and how epigenetic reprogramming can take a cell back toward age zero. They get into the GLP-1 conversation, NeuroAge and cognitive testing, why menopause and women's health are an obvious next frontier, and the lifestyle medicine pillars he personally lives by. The throughline for this audience: what we learn chasing longevity extends straight into autism, Alzheimer's, and chronic disease. Every healthy year is another year of capacity to care for the person who needs you. Healthspan, not just lifespan.

"Every healthy year is another year of capacity to care for the person who needs you." - Nadia Elkhatib

CONNECT WITH DR. RONJON NAG

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronjonnag/

R42 Group (portfolio): https://www.r42group.com/

R42 Institute: https://www.r42institute.com/

R42 Institute AI Fellows Program: https://www.r42institute.com/r42-institute-ai-fellows-program

R42 Founders Program: https://www.r42institute.com/r42-founders-program

R42 Longevity Series: https://www.r42institute.com/longevity-series

R42 University (Luma): https://luma.com/r42university

Stanford courses (ExploreCourses): https://explorecourses.stanford.edu/instructor/ronjon

Stanford AI Longevity Lab Certificate Course: https://med.stanford.edu/genetics/events/Stanford_AI_Longevity_Lab_Certificate_Course1.html

Stanford Medicine profile: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/ronjon-nag

Stanford DCI profile: https://dci.stanford.edu/ronjon-nag_impact-in-classroom/

Agemica: https://www.agemica.com/

CONNECT WITH BIOHACKING AUTISM

Website: https://biohackautism.com

Instagram: @biohackautism

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatib

Email: [email protected]

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PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED

Magnesium: https://amzn.to/3SrNqh5

Glycine: https://amzn.to/4wbIdZ5

Zinc: https://amzn.to/4wivi7P

Low dose naltrexone (LDN): https://agelessrx.com/ldn-science/

Fish oil: https://amzn.to/4eOhtqr

Creatine: https://amzn.to/4vnPXXr

Vitamin C: https://amzn.to/4w8LHvm

Copper: https://amzn.to/4vIgxeE

Vitamin D: https://amzn.to/4xWUAdm

Thymus bioregulator (Vladonix): https://vita-stream.com/a-6-vladonix-peptide-bioregulator-vladonix/

Pivot (GLP-1 food): https://getpivot.com

Mimeo Health (intermittent fasting mimic): https://mimeo.health

NeuroAge (cognitive testing): https://www.neuroagetx.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Ronjon Nag, OBE, is an adjunct professor of genetics at Stanford, a longevity investor, and an inventor. He built some of the earliest neural networks behind modern AI, founded companies acquired by Apple, Motorola, and BlackBerry, appeared on the cover of Fortune in 1993, and is a member of the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. He was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to entrepreneurship and AI. Through the R42 fund and the R42 Institute, he invests in and teaches the science of aging.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content reflects the personal views and experiences of the host and guest and should not be taken as medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen. This episode discusses specific compounds and protocols, including GLP-1, glycine, magnesium, zinc, low dose naltrexone, fish oil, creatine, peptides, and bioregulators. These are discussed for educational purposes only and are not recommendations. Always consult your clinician before changing any protocol.