CHC Radio

Alzheimer’s Foundation Head Discusses Breakthroughs: Can Biomarkers & Vaccines Offer Hope?

Dr. Howard Fillit, the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, focuses the nonprofit on supporting scientists around the globe who are investigating novel drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease.

He explains to hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter how those investments are paying dividends in terms of diagnostic tools and treatments and why the upcoming holidays are a perfect time to assess if a loved one is showing signs of dementia.

Sofia Dupi

Share
Published by
Sofia Dupi

Recent Posts

New Research Bolsters Model for Preventing Infant Mortality

Originally broadcast June 5, 2024. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and…

4 days ago

Preventing Veteran Suicides: Strategies & Tactics

Veterans Day, which is less than a month away, is a time to honor and…

2 weeks ago

Government Shutdown Stalls Drug Discount Program 340B

Originally broadcast October 9, 2025 $44 billion in drugs that help Americans are purchased through…

2 weeks ago

How Govt. Shutdown Affects Telemedicine

Originally broadcast October 2, 2025 The federal government is shut down and the ripple effects…

4 weeks ago

The 16th Anniversary Show: Our First Guests Are Back!

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Happy anniversary to “Conversations on Health Care”! We posted…

1 month ago

‘How Healing Works’ Author Dr. Wayne Jonas Explains His Approach

Dr. Wayne Jonas, who formerly led the National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine,…

1 month ago