Biotech leader BioAro welcomes first-ever Chief Healthspan Officer

CALGARY – BioAro (www.bioaro.com), a global leader in precision health, healthspan and longevity, has announced that Ms. Raman Kapoor will be taking on the role of the world’s first Chief Healthspan Officer.

Healthspan refers to the length of time in which a person is healthy and free from chronic disease. The goal at BioAro is to help people achieve longevity and to stay healthy for as long as possible.
“When focusing on healthspan, we all have a proactive role to play in our own health. We want to help contribute to a healthier future and a vibrant world. And I wanted to be part of the solution,” said Kapoor.

For its part, BioAro sequences and develops a map of your entire genome and specifically analyzes over 20,000 genes known to be involved in various diseases.

The company’s testing starts with a simple at-home sample (blood, swab, or stool). The process begins at www.bioaro.com. Once you have ordered your test, a pre-paid return collection kit will be sent directly to you. It can then be dropped off at one of the BioAro labs, or mailed back, for sequencing and analysis.

Upon completion of the comprehensive analysis, clients receive their personalized digital report, in a confidential and secure format. Samples can be collected from anywhere, worldwide.

BioAro’s microbiome analysis includes the gut, vaginal, skin, and oral microbiomes through home collection kits. Their microbiome services can inform you of the composition and diversity of your microbiome, allowing you to understand how “healthy” and “unhealthy” bacteria levels may impact your body, diet, and mental health.

Customers can also order tests to target specific areas of concern, such as panels related to the most prevalent diseases affecting Canadians, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and mental illnesses, or more wellness-focused information like food sensitivities, vitamin uptake, and rare genetic disorders.

When asked how she’ll help improve our health, Kapoor explained, it’s about getting back to basics – and starting healthy habits. That means eating better food, drinking enough water, getting quality sleep, and exercising regularly.

“And by understanding a person’s genetic make up we can tailor treatments to those individuals based on actual evidence avoiding any negative side effects. We focus on personalized healthcare, specific to you.”

Kapoor is a registered dietitian by trade and brings a wealth of knowledge regarding precision-driving research and cutting-edge solutions. “Understanding that one size doesn’t fit all, it’s exciting to be focusing on healthcare – not disease care. Although we can’t slow a person’s chronological age, perhaps we can slow their biological age.”

BioAro is a global leader in precision medicine, specializing in genomics, proteomics, cancer screening, lab testing, and medical devices. Headquartered in Calgary, BioAro has become successful internationally. “Yes, we’re Alberta-based but our target markets include Canada, United States, and the Middle East. Moreover, many of our services are accessible from anywhere in the world.”

By analyzing our microbiomes, you can gain valuable insight into your own health conditions. As an example, data from the gut microbiome can be used to improve digestion, manage weight, improve energy levels, mood, and mental health. The oral microbiome includes all the microbes living inside your mouth, and impacts your dental health, your ability to absorb nutrients from food, cognition, and the immune system.

Using BioAro’s PanOmic technology, the cutting-edge platform enables comprehensive analysis of diverse ‘omic’ data types, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, all within a single, seamless interface, empowering people to be the CEO of their own health.

Currently, BioAro offers precision health clinics in Canada where they offer precision cardiology, precision nutrition, and precision skin along with a unique precision-based, multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to gut health.

This 12-week journey helps individuals understand the role lifestyle along with the role their gut microbiome plays in IBS, diabetes, and obesity. This innovative approach combines the expertise of registered dietitians, clinical psychologists, kinesiologists, and precision medicine using a comparative analysis of gut microbiome, and an interactive virtual education platform.

Over the next few years, precision medicine is expected to have a larger presence in Canada. More specifically, they’ll be working in real-time, bringing virtual longevity worldwide and demonstrating access to people’s own health. People can live healthier, for longer by learning more about their DNA secrets, using tools such as whole genome sequencing, microbiome testing, telomere testing, DNA methylation as well as other testing strategies. This will allow individuals to make the right decisions about their own health.

“It’s not merely a fleeting trend; rather, it symbolizes a significant shift towards prioritizing longevity and optimizing healthspan through precision and personalization. Our mission is substantial – to empower individuals to achieve enduring vitality and well-being,” she said.