Frequently Asked Questions
About Dr. Marschall Runge
Quick answers about his career, his books, the topics he speaks and writes on, and how to reach him.
Who is Dr. Marschall Runge?
Marschall S. Runge, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist and molecular biologist who served as executive vice president for medical affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the U-M Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. After about four decades in cardiovascular and longevity research, he now writes and speaks for readers outside the laboratory.
What is The Great Healthcare Disruption about?
It is Dr. Runge's nonfiction book (Forbes Books, 2025, a USA Today best-seller) about the forces remaking American healthcare, including artificial intelligence, new therapies, cost, and access, and what those forces mean for patients and the people who care for them.
Has Marschall Runge written fiction?
Yes. Coded to Kill is his techno-medical thriller, a novel that draws on his medical and scientific background.
What is Dr. Runge's medical and scientific background?
He is a cardiologist and a molecular biologist. His research spans cardiovascular medicine and the biology of aging, and his peer-reviewed work is indexed on PubMed.
What were Dr. Runge's leadership roles at the University of Michigan?
He served as executive vice president for medical affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine.
What topics does Dr. Runge speak and write about?
Five main areas: longevity and healthy aging, artificial intelligence in healthcare, the future of academic medicine, the business and policy of healthcare, and cardiovascular health. Each is rooted in his clinical or laboratory work.
What is the Longevity Switch?
The Longevity Switch is Dr. Runge's Substack, where he writes about longevity, healthy aging, and the science of healthspan for a general audience.
Is Dr. Runge available for speaking engagements?
Yes. He speaks to healthcare, academic, and general audiences on healthcare disruption, AI, longevity, and leadership. See the Speaking page for topics and the Contact page to inquire.
Where can I read Dr. Runge's research and writing?
His peer-reviewed research is on PubMed, his essays are on the Longevity Switch Substack, and the Insights and Research pages on this site summarize his current focus.
How can I contact Dr. Runge?
Use the Contact page for speaking, media, and general inquiries.