As people live longer, aging science has become one of the most important areas of medical research. Alzheimer’s disease—affecting more than 6 million Americans—remains one of the most pressing challenges facing older adults and their families, and a key driver of innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and care. UB has a long, meaningful history in Alzheimer’s research and patient care, from nationally recognized neuropsychology leadership to the development of comprehensive memory disorder services through the UB Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center.
This episode explores how these developments—from basic science to prevention and clinical practice—are shaping the future of aging research. Host Allison Brashear, MD, MBA is joined by SUNY Distinguished Professor of Neurology Ralph H. Benedict, PhD, and Kinga Szigeti, MD, PhD, associate professor and director of the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center to discuss how UB researchers and clinicians are advancing early detection, expanding access to innovative therapies, and strengthening dementia care across Western New York.
