274: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Decoding Autoimmunity: How Environment and Nutrition Shape our Genes with Dr. Dennis Hooper

Dr. Jill sits down with Dr. Dennis G. Hooper, M.D., Ph.D. to decode the mysteries of autoimmunity and explore how environment and nutrition shape our genes.

Dr. Hooper shares his remarkable journey from traditional medicine to integrative and functional medicine, offering insights into groundbreaking programs on inflammasomes and their critical role in autoimmune conditions. Together, Dr. Jill and Dr. Hooper dive deep into the effects of environmental exposures like arsenic and iron contamination, while highlighting the role of nutritional genetics in restoring health.

You’ll also discover the innovative Silver Gene Initiative, designed to transform patient care with faster lab testing and more accessible results. This conversation emphasizes the importance of teaching, collaboration, and community in medicine—and how collective knowledge can revolutionize healthcare for the future.

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🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① Dr. Hooper's Journey:
👉 Dr. Hooper shares his journey into the field of medicine, highlighting his transition from traditional medical practices to integrative approaches.

② Innovative Programs:
👉 Development of a program focusing on inflammasomes and their connection to autoimmunity. Dr. Hooper discusses the acquisition of this program and its integration into his company.

③ Environmental Health:
👉 The conversation delves into the impact of environmental exposures on health, such as arsenic and iron contamination, and the role of nutritional genetics in addressing these issues.

④ Teaching and Legacy:
👉 Both Dr. Jill and Dr. Hooper emphasize the importance of teaching and creating a legacy in medicine. They discuss the need for educating other physicians to expand the reach of integrative medicine.

⑤ Silver Gene Initiative:
👉 Introduction to Silver Gene, a new venture aimed at providing direct access testing and improving turnaround times for lab results.

⑥ Collaboration and Community:
👉 The episode highlights the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and the collective impact on the medical community.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
📌The significance of integrating environmental health into medical practice.
📌The potential of collaborative efforts in transforming healthcare.
📌The role of education in expanding the reach of innovative medical practices.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Dennis G. Hooper, M.D., Ph.D. 
Dennis G. Hooper, M.D., Ph.D. graduated from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, in 1971, with a B.S degree, the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1973, with an M.S. degree in Microbiology, and from the University of California, Davis, in 1982, with a Ph.D. in Microbiology. He also received his M.D. degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1983. Dr. Hooper has completed an internship in Flexible Medicine (1984) and a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (1988) from the United States Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA.  He became board certified in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology. Dr. Hooper retired as a Navy Captain (0-6) in 2001. During his tenure in the Navy, Dr. Hooper was involved in research, clinical immunology, pathology, microbiology, and related consulting work. He served as chairman of Pathology at Naval Hospital San Diego for 6 years and also held the positions of Ancillary Service Director, Naval Hospital, San Diego as well as Specialty Advisor to the Navy Surgeon General.

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