The Alzheimer's Research Podcast
The Alzheimer's Research Podcast
Podcast Description
The Alzheimer's Research Podcast is a conversation-style podcast by the Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) that provides valuable insights and information about Alzheimer's disease, cutting-edge research, and the impact of studies and trials. The podcast features in-depth discussions with ATRI researchers, scientists, study participants, and other experts in the field. Listen in to learn about the people behind the science, their roles, and work. In 2025, ATRI celebrates their 10-year anniversary and marks a “ten years closer to prevention” milestone, discussing what each guest considers to be the most significant moment in time for them and their particular subject matter area of expertise.
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The podcast focuses on Alzheimer's disease research, clinical trials, and prevention strategies, with episodes discussing topics such as innovative treatments and key milestones in Alzheimer’s research, including personal stories from study participants and researchers.
Brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), The Alzheimer’s Research Podcast offers an inside look at the science, stories, and people driving progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Through engaging conversations with researchers, study participants, and leading experts, we explore the latest discoveries, ongoing clinical trials, and the real-world impact of groundbreaking studies.
As more people gain access to Alzheimer’s diagnoses and more people want to learn about Alzheimer’s risk and prevention, ATRI is looking for creative ways to engage with the broader public. In this episode, Dr. Mindy Aisen and Belinda J. Gonzalez join the podcast to discuss one of those initiatives — the ATRI Participant Support Center. Belinda and Dr. Mindy explain how this new call center team is making it easier for both participants and the general public to get their questions answered, and they share some examples of how these conversations are impacting ATRI’s approach to research and patient communication.
Episode Recap:
- In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Mindy Aisen and Belinda J. Gonzalez (0:41)
- What is the Participant Support Center, and why did you decide to create it? (2:09)
- What kinds of questions are you answering most often at the call center? (7:42)
- What makes a good support person for the call center? (13:59)
- How have your past experiences prepared you for this role? (17:36)
- What do you wish potential participants knew about the research process? (26:23)
- What are your hopes for the future of ATRI and Alzheimer’s research? (31:46)
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