Across the county, researchers and engineers are decoding medical mysteries and developing tech that is changing lives here and around the globe—though you might not know it. All around us, researchers are pushing into new frontiers of health, medicine, and biotech. In this issue, we’re exploring San Diego’s thriving STEM undercurrent.

We examine the city’s role as a hub for longevity, learning how our community is leading the charge in understanding how we can all live our best, longest lives. Medical execs, doctors, and researchers explain some of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. And we bring you our annual list of the top doctors in the city, your guide to finding the people who can help you live your best, longest life.

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