Advancing Women’s Brain Health: A Policy Convening
Research over the last ten years has highlighted that women face distinct, differential risks of Alzheimer’s, notwithstanding the distinct and different sex-based prevalence of the disease. Contributors to women’s brain health include but are not limited to genetic, biological, social, and environmental factors. Our current national policy structure in biomedical research, drug development and access, and public health, does not support the prioritization of research and interventions in sex-based differences. Current investments fail to reflect integration of strategic planning in Alzheimer’s with women’s health research; public health strategies are not reaching women in their daily lives in terms of prevention and risk reduction; and new treatments often yield differential results between sexes.
Since its founding in 2010, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s has been dedicated to supporting women. In 2026, we are launching an initiative dedicated to Advancing Women’s Brain Health to build on the impactful work we have done since 2010 – such as launching the WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s network, Women’s Leadership Council and more. Advancing Women's Brain Health is continuation of our dedication to supporting women in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
The initiative is a cross-sector project that will seek to identify gaps in funding, regulation, public health strategies, and data, and then push for specific policy solutions that will prioritize women’s brain health.
In Spring 2026, our first convening will focus on bringing together individuals with lived experience, and senior government, nonprofit, industry and academic leaders to discuss the current policy gaps and start to outline potential policy solutions. Near-term efforts will include creating an advisory board and focused workstreams that guide future initiative developments.
Join us in the fight to prioritize women’s brain health:
- Register for the April 22nd Congressional reception and April 23rd policy convening by April 17th
- Can’t attend but want to provide thoughts on how the initiative can dismantle current policy barriers? Answer this survey here!