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From NCAA Champion to Medical Breakthroughs | Dr. Michael Longaker's Pathway to Peak Performance

This episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance proudly supports Grace Science, a biotech-focused organization advancing gene therapy research for rare congenital diseases. Founded by a father whose daughter was born with an extremely rare condition, Grace Science is working to develop treatments that can change and extend lives. All profits generated by views of this episode will be donated, and a link to learn more is included below. https://www.gracescience.org/donate What does it really mean to perform at the highest level over an entire lifetime? In this powerful episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Dr. Michael Longaker, world-renowned surgeon-scientist, Stanford professor, and pioneer in regenerative medicine and stem cell research. From winning a national championship against Larry Bird’s undefeated team to reshaping modern medicine through discoveries like the skeletal stem cell, Dr. Longaker shares a remarkable journey defined by discipline, mentorship, and relentless effort. This conversation explores the connection between elite athletics, academic excellence, and scientific discovery, while unpacking how true impact is built over decades, not moments. Dr. Longaker reflects on imposter syndrome, mentorship, scarless healing, fibrosis research, leadership, and what it means to shift from individual achievement to leading through others. In this episode, you’ll learn: How elite athletic discipline translates into lifelong performance What it was like winning the 1979 NCAA Championship with Magic Johnson Lessons from Harvard Medical School, UCSF, and Stanford The discovery of skeletal stem cells and scarless healing Why mentorship works best when you look through a window, not a mirror How to decide the kind of impact you want to make in the world Why hard work compounds into “luck” over time How regenerative medicine may transform future patient care This episode is a masterclass in humility, resilience, leadership, and long-term thinking. Whether you’re a clinician, scientist, entrepreneur, athlete, or simply someone striving to perform at a higher level, there is something here that will resonate. If this conversation adds value, please like, subscribe, and share, and consider supporting Grace Science through the link below. https://www.gracescience.org/donate --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 The Championship Game: A Historic Win 00:10 Life Lessons from My Father 00:18 The Discovery of Skeletal Stem Cells 00:32 Mentorship and Impact 01:03 Welcome Dr. Michael Longacre 01:10 Grace Science: A Worthy Cause 02:16 Childhood and Family Background 03:46 High School and College Years 07:00 Basketball at Michigan State 13:55 Transition to Harvard Medical School 18:56 Navigating Medical School Challenges 24:12 Choosing a Medical Career Path 32:08 Residency and Specialization 38:55 A Nervous Start in Research 40:05 Unexpected Assignment 41:01 First Research Challenges 42:58 Breakthrough in Wound Healing 45:05 Career-Defining Moments 46:46 Transition to Plastic Surgery 48:27 Building a Career at NYU 51:26 Moving to Stanford 53:42 Mentorship and Leadership 58:08 Impact of Research and Future Goals 01:17:35 The Essence of Leadership 01:18:01 From Individual Impact to Global Scale 01:24:41 Stem Cells and Medical Innovations 01:28:17 The Future of Regenerative Medicine 01:38:44 The Journey of Personal and Professional Growth 01:56:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections