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BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sAuthor: Meryl Comer, UsAgainstAlzheimer's
BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimers, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. Well delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimers and cognitive disease research. Well look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New episodes, hosted by Meryl Comer, are available first and third Tuesdays of every month. Join Us! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 100: 2025 Year in Review and Predictions for 2026 with George Vradenburg
Episode 100
Monday, 15 December, 2025
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.BrainStorm guest Vradenburg, Chairman and Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, sits down with host Meryl Comer for a comprehensive look at the state of Alzheimer's research, advocacy, and care in 2025.Vradenburg addresses critical challenges facing the Alzheimer's community, including threats to NIH funding and the impact of funding instability on researchers and clinical trials. The discussion covers key advocacy efforts like the CHANGE Act and ASAP Act, which aim to make cognitive checkups and blood-based diagnostic tests more accessible through Medicare coverage. Vradenburg also highlights UsAgainstAlzheimer's expanding initiatives, from the BrainGuide platform offering direct-to-consumer cognitive assessments to educational programs training healthcare professionals on brain health.Looking forward, Vradenburg makes a bold prediction: within the next decade, we could see preventive treatments for Alzheimer's, potentially including a vaccine. This episode offers both a candid assessment of current challenges and an optimistic vision for the future of Alzheimer's prevention and treatment. This is a must listen episode!Produced by Susan Quirk and Amber RonigerSupport the show
