Journey of A Withering Brain
Through this podcast, Dr. Almad brings a holistic perspective on neurological diseases—drawing from clinical trials, academic research, drug development, and patient advocacy viewpoints. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and public awareness, bringing a deeper understanding of neurological diseases and helping families and communities gain deeper insights into these conditions.
Journey of A Withering Brain
Latest Episodes
The Research Behind Hope: Decoding Parkinson’s with Nikhil Panicker
In this episode, we explore what really happens to our brains when Parkinson's takes hold.We go deep into the brain, inside these cells, at a microscopic level, and try to understand this.We explore the tools and the techniques th...
How MJFF Accelerates Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Research: A Conversation with Dr. Shalini Padmanabhan
In this episode, I discussed with Dr. Shalini Padmanabhan, Senior VP of Research from Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the work conducted by the foundation. She highlighted MJFF's strategic approach to funding across the entire research ...
The Parkinson’s Plan: How to Stop the World’s Fastest-Growing Brain Disease
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Michael Okun. In our conversation, we dive into why Parkinson’s disease has become the world’s fastest-growing brain ...
Parkinson’s and Caregiving: Larry & Rebecca Gifford’s Heartfelt Story of Resilience and Connection
A Parkinson’s diagnosis doesn’t arrive with a manual—it arrives with questions, invisible symptoms, and a new reality that families have to learn as they go. We sit down with Larry and Rebecca Gifford for a candid, wide-ranging conversation abo...
Welcome to 'Journey of A Withering Brain!'
Hi! I am Dr. Akshata Almad, a neuroscientist with over 15 years of experience in understanding neurological diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons disease. I received my PhD in neuroscience fro...
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