Alexis Pedrick

Alexis Pedrick, host of the science history podcast Distillations and an expert on Alzheimer’s research, dives deep into the complexities surrounding Alzheimer's. She challenges the longstanding amyloid hypothesis, questioning whether this narrow focus has hindered progress in finding a cure. Pedrick discusses the systemic issues facing Alzheimer's research, the ethical dilemmas of controversial drugs like aducanumab, and the urgent need for a diversified approach to scientific inquiry to truly advance treatment and understanding.