Ep05: Brain Health and Alzheimer's: Global Strategies for Collaboration

In this episode, Health Policy Watch board member and reporter Carlos Dora interviews two esteemed guests, His Excellency Ambassador Luis Gallegos, an Ecuadorian diplomat, and Dr. Zul Merali a neuroscientist and founder of the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute.    The conversation touches on the importance of collaboration between nations, the role of international organizations like the UN in addressing brain health, and the need to tackle stigma and discrimination related to mental health in communities.  This episode was recorded at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos Switzerland in January 2024.  The Brain Health News podcast, part of Health UNMUTED, was created by Mission Based Media in association with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative. 00:00 Welcoming Remarks and Guest Introductions 02:20 Understanding Brain Health: An Overview 05:30 The Role of International Collaboration in Brain Health 09:27 Global Collaboration for Brain Health 14:58 Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in Brain Health 17:35 Community Engagement for Brain Health Education 20:23 The Living Lab Approach to Brain Health Research 22:15 Societal Impact and Equity in Brain Health Advocacy