This latest episode explores how women with hearing loss may face a greater risk of dementia than men, as Dr. Megan Fitzhugh and Dr. Judy Pa walk us through their work investigating the relationship between age-related hearing loss and dementia

Recruiting for Success: Maximizing Potential in Dementia Trials

23 days ago 24m 55s

In this episode with Dr. Amanda Szabo-Reed and Dr. Ellen Binder, we delve into the recruitment outcomes of a multisite clinical study focused on the effects of exercise and intensive vascular treatment on cognitive function in older adults at r

Revealing New Insights in Genetic Diversity and Alzheimer's

Jun 5th, 2024 25m 46s

This episode explores the recently published work of Dr. Robert Barber and Mohammad Housini in studying the nuances of diverse populations in Alzheimer's disease research. They discuss their analysis of genetic risk factors across racial and et

Honing in on the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome

May 22nd, 2024 23m 17s

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Carlos Cruchaga, whose work and laboratory explore the fine genetic details of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Cruchaga talks about the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome and explains the

Unraveling Dementia Risk: The Neighborhood Memory Connection

May 8th, 2024 20m 36s

In this episode of ISTAART Voices, Dr. Rachel Peterson shares insights into the connection between childhood living environments and late-life cognition, shedding light on how social and environmental factors influence healthy brain aging and t

Molecular Mysteries of Alzheimer's: Exploring New Avenues

Apr 24th, 2024 17m 45s

In this episode of ISTAART Voices, we delve into a new study on tau pathology with Dr. Amy Arnsten and Dr. Shveta Bathla, who discuss their research findings and the potential implications for Alzheimer's treatments. Their research sheds light

The Hidden Realities of Dementia in Underrepresented Communities

Apr 10th, 2024 17m 43s

Welcome to the inaugural episode of ISTAART Voices, a podcast of the Alzheimer’s Association. Host Oz Ismail explores the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research, treatment, and practice in conversation with researchers shaping the field. I