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Podcast cover artwork for Brain Bridges against a colorful abstract background with the tagline "Stories of global brain health leadership"
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Project Type - GBHI Projects

Brain Bridges

Stories of global brain health leadership

Overview

Brain Bridges is a podcast exploring the journeys that shape leaders in global brain health.

The series features conversations with Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, a global fellowship bringing together leaders across health, science, advocacy, and the arts to improve brain health and reduce inequities around the world.

Through personal stories and reflections, guests share the experiences that shaped their work, the communities they serve, and the ideas driving change in brain health and dementia care.

Coming soon in May 2026, new episodes will be released monthly.

Project Details

Produced by the Global Brain Health Institute at the University of California, San Francisco, Brain Bridges highlights voices from around the world working toward a more equitable future in brain health.

Hostedy by Victor Valcour. Production support provided by Podfly. Joshua Suhy serves as technical director, sound designer, and producer. Concept development and editorial direction by Niall Kavanagh.

Podcast artwork by Atlantic Fellow Kiggundu Rodney, with design by Caroline Prioleau.

Episodes will be available soon on major podcast platforms and below.

Elisa Resende

Listen to Episode 1

Coming soon: Listen to the first episode of Brain Bridges, featuring Elisa Resende, a neurologist and neuroscientist in Brazil whose work explores how education, literacy, and opportunity shape brain health across the lifespan. In conversation with Victor Valcour, Elisa reflects on leadership, equity, and the human stories behind brain health research and care. Discover how education, community, and collaboration can help build healthier futures around the world.

Podcast cover artwork for Brain Bridges featuring Elisa Resende against a colorful abstract background with the episode title “Leading with Purpose: Women in Brain Health.”