The Secrets of Immortality: A Scientific and Theological Approach to Everlasting Life

In view of progressive research advances in biotechnology and medicine, the prospect of living longer, increased longevity, increased health span, and even biologic immortality has become more real than ever before. The Secrets of Immortality evaluates humankind’s continuous quest for immortality—an integral part of human nature.

With hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on anti-aging and immortality research, some futurists believe that within a few decades, man will be able to live up to 150 years, if not more. Some believe that the first person to live up to 1000 years old is already alive today. While this sounds like a premise from science fiction, The Secrets of Immortality describes the current state of biotechnology and medical research data and the possibilities of anti-aging and natural or biologic immortality within the near future. 

Prof. Dr. Ernst von Schwarz wrote The Secrets of Immortality from a theological point of view, examining everlasting life from the perspective of different religions (with a main emphasis on the Roman Catholic tradition). Dr. Schwarz is a physician, transplant cardiologist, and researcher, but he is also a theologian, offering a unique perspective to longevity and immortality.

Ernst von Schwarz MD, PHD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI, is a US based world renowned, triple board certified clinical and academic cardiologist and clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and UC Riverside. He joined Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA as Director of the Cardiac Device Program in 2006, and was appointed director of cardiology at the Heart Institute of Southern California Hospital Culver City in 2015 and chairman of Pacific Heart Medical Group and medical director of Heart Stem Inc. in 2016. 

Dr. von Schwarz is considered a worldwide pioneer in the field of stem cell research. He has published over 150 scientific papers in international peer reviewed medical journals, as well as several books and book chapters in cardiovascular medicine. He is a sought after expert witness in several high profile court cases, a regular medical news contributor to TV and radio, and a prolific speaker lecturing worldwide at international scientific conferences including American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology. He currently resides in Beverly Hills, CA.