BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's
BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll 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, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll 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!
Podcasting since 2012 • 187 episodes
BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's
Latest Episodes
Ep 100: 2025 Year in Review and Predictions for 2026 with George Vradenburg
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...
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Episode 100
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Ep 99: The Future of Alzheimer's Trials: AI, Biomarkers, and Remote Research – John Dwyer, CEO of The Global Alzheimer’s Platform (part 2)
Ep 99: The Future of Alzheimer's Trials: AI, Biomarkers, and Remote Research – John Dwyer, CEO of The Global Alzheimer’s PlatformIn part 2 John Dwyer, CEO of the Global Alzheimer's Platform (GAP), and BrainStorm host Meryl Comer d...
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Ep 98: The Future of Alzheimer's Trials: Bringing Cutting-Edge Research to Every Community - John Dwyer, CEO of The Global Alzheimer's Platform
The quest to speed up clinical trials is personal for John Dwyer, CEO of the Global Alzheimer's Platform (GAP). A long-time UsA2 advocate, he’s been motivated by the generations of family members lost to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Dwy...
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Episode 98
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Ep 97: The Right to Choose - Diane Rehm on Autonomy, Aging, and End-of-Life Dignity
Diane Rehm, the legendary 89-year-old NPR talk show host, discusses her passionate advocacy for medical aid in dying with BrainStorm host, Meryl Comer. Rehm’s view was shaped by her husband John's difficult death from Parkinson's disease and th...
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Episode 97
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Ep 96: The Menopause-Alzheimer's Connection: Why Timing Matters for Women's Brain Health with Dr. Rachel Buckley (part 2)
Dr. Rachel Buckley discusses the critical link between menopause and Alzheimer's risk in women with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Dr. Buckley explains that early menopause can be associated with faster cognitive decline and higher tau levels in ...
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Episode 96
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