New Alzheimer’s Programs from the Brain Channel’s On Our Mind


Alzheimer's Disease - On Our MindWatch the latest Alzheimer’s Disease programs from the Brain Channel!

The Brain Channel’s flagship series On Our Mind is endeavoring in the next few months to take a closer look at Alzheimer’s disease. Join Dr. William Mobley as he meets with those on the front lines of this disease to discuss current and potential therapies, testing, clinical trials, neuropathology, public policy and so much more.

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1761Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
How do you know when memory problems become more than just problems? Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging but new tests and scientific insight are making the process simpler and more accurate. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss when to see a doctor, what to expect during the diagnosis process, and other valuable information for patients and their families.


1761Developing New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease
What does the future hold for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease? Steven L. Wagner, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss the development of new drugs to aid in the fight. Wagner describes amyloid plaques as “the cholesterol of the brain” and is working to find a way to suppress its adverse effects.


1761Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
By the age of 40, nearly all people with Down syndrome have the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss why this occurs, the prevalence and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, potential treatment models and current research affecting this predisposed population.


1761Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier and Effectively
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease – before symptoms are visible – may be a key to stopping the disease’s progression. What warning signs are researchers looking for and what tools can they use? Paul Aisen, MD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss optimal assessments for diagnosing the disease, novel tools making earlier diagnosis possible, and the road map to developing drugs to slow, halt, and prevent Alzheimer’s.


Watch all the programs in this informative series and stay tuned for upcoming episodes.