Michelle Heritage

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Heritage, Executive Director of the American Brain Foundation, dives into vital funding initiatives for brain health research. She discusses the potential impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on scientific discovery, particularly for rural healthcare access. Heritage emphasizes the urgent need for sustained investment in neuroscience to combat diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS. With a mix of humor and seriousness, she also touches on the 'brain drain' challenge in medical research and its implications for innovation in treating brain diseases.