David Rehkopf

David Rehkopf is a social epidemiologist and co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. He serves as an associate professor in the departments of epidemiology and population health, medicine, pediatrics, and sociology at Stanford University. Rehkopf specializes in the determinants of longevity and healthy aging, leading research that integrates clinical trials, observational studies, and qualitative interviews to examine how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health outcomes throughout the life course.

Rehkopf's research focuses on the health effects of corporate and governmental decisions, utilizing natural experiments to evaluate the impact of policy and environmental changes on population health. As director of the Stanford Center for Population Health Sciences, he has contributed to expanding access to high-value data resources for researchers, supporting studies on health disparities and biological markers of aging, including DNA methylation.

Rehkopf is a frequent speaker in media and academic settings, including podcasts and conferences, where he discusses topics such as longevity, blue zones, and health equity. He is recognized for translating complex research into practical strategies for public health and aging, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to improving population health outcomes.