ISTAART Relay Podcast - Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease PIA

Welcome to the fifth season of the ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast, brought to you by Dementia Researcher. In this six-part series, members of ISTAART professional interest areas (PIAs) take turns interviewing their colleagues about the latest research in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This episode features a Caitlyn Fastenau, a PhD candidate from the University of Texas Health Science Centre interviewing Dr Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist and director of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention and Research Centre at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr Caldwell discusses her pioneering work at the world's only clinic designed specifically for women to reduce their Alzheimer's risk, focusing on sex and gender differences in the disease. She highlights the critical role of menopause, stress, and hormonal changes in Alzheimer's risk and shares insights into the importance of diverse research populations and the unique challenges faced by women caregivers.

Tune-in as explore hot topics of sex and gender differences in Alzheimer's research, including the impact of menopause, the need for gender-diverse studies, and the initiatives of the ISTAART Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease PIA and what they have planned for AAIC. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or someone affected by Alzheimer's, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the intersections of gender, health, and dementia.

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