Welcome to Longevity India, the podcast that explores the secrets to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the brilliant Dr. K. V. Venkatesh, a distinguished professor from the prestigious IIT Bombay.

Join us as Dr. Venkatesh delves into the fascinating world of systems biology, unraveling the intricate connections between various biological systems within our bodies. He explains the concept of systems biology, shedding light on how it allows us to understand and analyze complex biological processes holistically.Another intriguing topic on our agenda is metabolic aging. Dr. Venkatesh explores the phenomenon and its impact on our energy levels as we grow older.

Discover how metabolic aging influences our body's ability to generate and sustain energy, and gain valuable insights into effective strategies for managing and enhancing energy levels as we age gracefully.

Dr. Venkatesh is a distinguished expert in the field of Systems Biology AI with over 30 years of experience. As a first-generation entrepreneur, he has been at the forefront of integrating healthcare and systems modeling using engineering principles to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the healthcare industry. His expertise extends to nutraceuticals, new therapies, alternative treatments, and wellness domains, making his solutions unique and versatile.Recognizing the potential of Systems Biology-based AI in healthcare personalization, Dr. Venkatesh believes that it holds the key to realizing the full potential of big data and high-throughput experiments. He emphasizes the importance of personalized healthcare solutions, considering the genetic, phenotypic, dietary, lifestyle, and environmental variations among individuals. By leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in modeling various biological problems, Dr. Venkatesh has developed integrated genetic and physiological models at different levels of complexity, culminating in the creation of a groundbreaking 'virtual human' platform.

To bring his vision to life, Dr. Venkatesh established MetFlux Research, an R&D company dedicated to advancing the Investigative Physiology Platform (IPP). This platform enables modeling analysis and data curation for diverse applications in research and development, including drug discovery, product formulation, clinical research analysis, and more. Additionally, it serves the personalization space by offering technology solutions for wellness, preventive health, and disease management.

Furthermore, the platform excels in data intelligence and analytics, providing services such as data curation, deidentification, research intelligence, benchmarking, and data validation, among others.