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.
ATRI’s work is built on a foundation of strong, openly shared data. In this episode, ATRI’s own Clinical Research Director Lindsey Hergesheimer joins the podcast to discuss her work, from starting at ATRI working in data management to transitioning to clinical monitoring. Lindsey shares an inside look at ATRI’s approach to clinical research and explains why clinical monitoring is such an important part of advancing Alzheimer’s treatment. Lindsey also opens up about her personal connection to the work she’s doing and describes how ATRI’s culture of continuous learning has helped her grow throughout her career.
Episode Recap:
- In this episode we’ll talk with ATRI’s Clinical Monitoring Director Lindsey Hergesheimer (0:40)
- What is clinical monitoring, and how did you get involved with it? (1:30)
- How does ATRI use deidentified data for clinical research? (4:15)
- How did COVID-19 impact your work in clinical monitoring? (11:28)
- What’s it like to be a clinical monitor visiting different sites? (18:37)
- What keeps you motivated to continue working in Alzheimer’s research? (23:14)
- Why is open data sharing so important at ATRI? (26:06)
- What advice would you give to people interested in this career path? (30:10)
- How do you stay grounded and maintain work-life balance? (33:37)
- What are your hopes for the future of ATRI and Alzheimer’s research? (36:17)
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