EP 2: How Songbird Targets Chronic Inflammation | Radioactive

Inflammation is essential for fighting infections and healing injuries. But what happens when it never fully switches off? In this episode of Radioactive, Leslie Kenny ‪@LesliesNewPrime‬ and Professor Sir Muir Gray ‪@armstronggray‬ sit down with Dr Simba Gill, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Songbird Health Sciences to explore the growing evidence that chronic inflammation is one of the biggest drivers of ageing, disease, and loss of healthspan. An immunologist by training, Dr Gill explains how the immune system evolved to protect us from threats such as viruses and bacteria, but how modern life can leave many of us stuck in a state of low-grade, persistent inflammation that damages tissues throughout the body. The conversation explores groundbreaking research into the small intestinal immune axis, the role of regulatory T cells, and a new class of interventions known as immunobiotics, designed to help restore balance to the immune system and reduce chronic inflammation. This episode is part of a new series from Radioactive, featuring conversations with leading experts and speakers from the Smart Ageing Summit, held in May 2025 at Rhodes House, Oxford. __________________________________________________ ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Inflammation Matters 00:57 Understanding Chronic Inflammation 03:18 The Science Behind Songbird Health Sciences 05:12 How the Gut Regulates the Immune System 08:37 Immunobiotics: A New Approach to Inflammation 09:57 Clinical Results & Healthspan Potential 13:37 Immunobiotics vs. Probiotics 15:47 Preventing Disease Through Immune Balance 17:25 Lifestyle, Ageing & Chronic Inflammation 19:50 The Future of Inflammation Research __________________________________________________ 🌍 About the Oxford Longevity Project The Oxford Longevity Project (OLP) is a community interest company dedicated to translating the latest research in healthy ageing, longevity science, and healthspan optimisation into practical action. __________________________________________________ 🌐 Connect with Oxford Longevity Project for more on smart ageing: • YouTube: @OxLongevity • Instagram: Oxford Longevity Project • LinkedIn: Oxford Longevity Project • Linkt.ree: linktr.ee/oxfordlongevityproject • Website: oxfordlongevityproject.org • Newsletter Sign Up: Subscribe here __________________________________________________ The Oxford Longevity Project is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. 👉 Learn more: oxfordhealthspan.com 💡 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more talks on healthy ageing, longevity research, and the future of public health.