Kansas City, KS- The discussion centered on the personal and research aspects of Alzheimer's disease, featuring Alexis Del Cid and three doctors: Dr. Russell Swerdlow, Dr. Jeffrey Burns, and Dr. Paige Geiger.
Alexis shared her family's history with Alzheimer's and the decision to donate her father's brain for research. The doctors explained the process of examining donated brains, highlighting the presence of amyloid plaques and tau tangles.
Dr. Geiger discussed her mother's diagnosis and the importance of lifestyle interventions. The conversation emphasized the need for more research participants and resources to advance Alzheimer's research and find a cure.
Dr. Russ Swerdlow, co-director of Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, The University of Kansas Health System
Dr Swerdlow explains the research value of a single brain donation and the advancements in studying brains.
He discusses the prevalence of plaques and tangles in brains, even in cognitively normal individuals.
Dr. Jeffrey Burns, co-director of Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, The University of Kansas Health System
Dr Burns reassures viewers that progress is being made in Alzheimer's research and encourages them to stay hopeful.
He emphasizes the value of brains from individuals who have been part of long-term research studies.
Dr. Paige Geiger, Physiologist and Alzheimer’s Disease Researcher, The University of Kansas Health System
Dr Geiger shares her career shift towards Alzheimer's research after her mother's diagnosis and the impact of donated brains on her studies.
She shares details about her mother, Cindy Geiger, including her background, interests, and current condition.
