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The Alzheimer's Research Podcast

Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute•atri.usc.edu
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Brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), The Alzheimer’s Research Podcast offers an inside look at the science, stories, and people driving progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Through engaging conversations with researchers, study participants, and leading experts, we explore the latest discoveries, ongoing clinical trials, and the real-world impact of groundbreaking studies.
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The Earliest Clues: How Genetic Populations Illuminate the Path to Alzheimer’s Prevention

Whether he’s leading a clinical trial or advising film and television writers on accurate portrayals of Alzheimer’s, Dr. Michael Rafii knows that clear, accessible communication matters. In this episode, Dr. Rafii joins the podcast to discuss his work as Medical Director of ATRI and Director of the Medical Safety Unit of ACTC. He shares a fascinating overview of his clinical research around developing new treatments for a genetic form of Alzheimer’s in people with Down syndrome and explains how ...

Jul 01, 2025•46 min

The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Advancing Alzheimer’s Research with Elizabeth Shaffer

Regulatory affairs is one of the key mechanisms that keeps clinical trials moving forward — ensuring participant consent, overseeing the review process, and helping trials occur faster. In this episode, Elizabeth Shaffer joins the podcast to discuss her work as Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC). She shares an overview of the consent process for participants, explains what Institutional Review...

Jun 02, 2025•35 min

Leveraging Data to Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s with Lindsey Hergesheimer

ATRI’s work is built on a foundation of strong, openly shared data. In this episode, ATRI’s own Clinical Research Director Lindsey Hergesheimer joins the podcast to discuss her work, from starting at ATRI working in data management to transitioning to clinical monitoring. Lindsey shares an inside look at ATRI’s approach to clinical research and explains why clinical monitoring is such an important part of advancing Alzheimer’s treatment. Lindsey also opens up about her personal connection to the...

Apr 07, 2025•40 min

Welcome to the Alzheimer's Research Podcast

Brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), The Alzheimer’s Research Podcast offers an inside look at the science, stories, and people driving progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Through engaging conversations with researchers, study participants, and leading experts, we explore the latest discoveries, ongoing clinical trials, and the real-world impact of groundbreaking studies. For more information, visit https://atri.usc.edu/.

Feb 20, 2025•4 min
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