**Medicine is advancing at an extraordinary pace. How do we turn those breakthroughs into longer, healthier lives—and make them accessible to more people?** In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with Dr. Marschall S. Runge—cardiologist, molecular biologist, author, and former CEO of Michigan Medicine, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, and Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School—to explore the future of healthcare and the deeply personal experiences that shaped his career. Dr. Runge shares how a family experience sparked his interest in cardiology and genetics, setting the stage for a conversation about how we understand disease, personalize treatment, and approach prevention. From **genetics and epigenetics to artificial intelligence and gene therapy**, Len and Dr. Runge examine the possibilities and challenges of a more personalized approach to medicine. They also explore the essential role of primary care, the pursuit of longevity, and a question that runs through every healthcare breakthrough: Who gets access?
**In this episode:**
- The family story behind Dr. Runge’s path into medicine.
- Genetics, epigenetics, and the promise of personalized care.
- AI and gene therapy’s potential to change healthcare.
- Prevention, primary care, and living healthier for longer.
- Bringing medical innovation within reach of more patients.
A conversation about the science moving medicine forward—and the people whose lives give that progress meaning.
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https://marschallrungemd.com/