Dr. Mary E. Klotman, executive vice president for Health Affairs at Duke University and dean of the Duke University School of Medicine, meets with Dr. Rana Gupta, professor of medicine at Duke, to discuss the changing face of aging research.
Gupta discusses the growing shift in aging science from extending lifespan to improving healthspan – how well we live as we age. He shares insights from his research on metabolic resilience, healthy aging, and the biological systems that help the body adapt over time. Gupta also highlights interdisciplinary collaborations at Duke, including work related to GLP‑1–based therapies and their potential impact beyond weight loss.
