Jennifer Garrison, PhD - A New Era in Female Biology, How Ovaries Impact Everything, Ageing and Complexity

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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