StartUp Health NOW Podcast cover image

StartUp Health NOW Podcast

An Insider’s Perspective on the Near Future of Alzheimer’s Care

Aug 9, 2024
Laura Nisenbaum, Executive Director of Drug Development at the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, shares insights on the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s care. She discusses the growing ability to predict and treat Alzheimer's, driven by innovative tests and therapeutics. Nisenbaum highlights the challenges of translating academic research into real-world solutions and the importance of funding models like venture philanthropy. Additionally, she touches on the launch of StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot and the critical role of startups in advancing research.
00:00

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Recent advancements in Alzheimer's research are creating a tipping point for improved detection and treatment, fostering optimism among caregivers and researchers.
  • The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation plays a vital role in bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications to enhance patient outcomes in Alzheimer's care.

Deep dives

Tipping Point in Alzheimer's Innovation

Recent advancements in Alzheimer's research indicate a significant tipping point in the detection and treatment of the disease, as highlighted by discussions among entrepreneurs at major conferences. Innovations in diagnostics and therapeutics have accelerated, paving the way for more effective approaches to predict and manage Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Laura Nisenbaum emphasizes that the field is no longer stagnant, with new biomarkers and therapies emerging rapidly, leading to a sense of optimism among researchers and caregivers alike. This transformative period is characterized by innovative collaborations that enhance approaches to tackling Alzheimer's challenges.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode