February 18, 2025

George Vradenburg and the Global Impact of Alzheimer's (part 1)

George Vradenburg and the Global Impact of Alzheimer's (part 1)

About This Episode

Alzheimer’s is not just an aging issue, but a lifelong brain health challenge that has major global, economic, and societal implications. George Vradenburg, Chairman and Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, who has incubated satellite organizations globally to address these issues, debriefs BrainStorm host Meryl Comer on the recent launch of “Brain House” at the Davos World Economic Forum.  Together they explore the potential role of AI in enhancing brain capacity, the fragile state of Alzheimer's research funding, and the business case for diverse representation in clinical trials. You don’t want to miss this leadership episode!

 

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