The Hidden Thread: Rethinking Amyloid Diseases as One System

Send us Fan MailAmyloid diseases are often seen as separate conditions — from Alzheimer’s to certain heart or kidney disorders — but they all share a common culprit: amyloid proteins that misfold and accumulate in the body. In this episode, we’ll explore with Dr. Michael Dobbs from Florida Atlantic University why understanding the common thread across these diseases could change the way we raise awareness, approach research, and develop treatments. Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on a group of diseases that affect millions, often quietly, and why seeing the bigger picture matters. For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).