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No Brain Behind is the official podcast of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), a global initiative committed to advancing equity in brain health. Each episode features conversations with leading...
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No Brain Behind is the official podcast of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), a global initiative committed to advancing equity in brain health. Each episode features conversations with leading researchers, authors, clinicians, and advocates working to understand and address inequities in neurological care and outcomes. From the cellular to the societal, we explore how nervous system health is shaped by factors like race, geography, and socioeconomic status. With a focus on equity neuroscience, a transdisciplinary, public-interest science, we shine a light on both emerging research and the people driving change. Whether you’re a scientist, student, policymaker, or simply curious, this podcast offers a deeper look at how we can move toward more just and inclusive brain health systems. Because when it comes to the brain, everyone matters.
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20 SEP 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, host Dr. Angel Cadena Tejada sits down with Dr. Azizi Seixas to explore the complex factors that truly shape our cardiovascular and brain health over time. Moving beyond the myth of the "average patient," Dr. Seixas introduces the concept of the "whole person phenotype" and explains why personalized medicine must account for the continuous interaction of our biology, behavior, and environment. The conversation dives deep into sleep as an "omni phenomenon," the impact of modifiable risk factors on dementia and brain aging, and the role of Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions in clinical practice. Finally, Dr. Seixas shares his vision for using AI, wearable technologies, and remote monitoring tools—like the MILBox—to democratize healthcare infrastructure and ensure "health for all" rather than widening existing health disparities.
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17 AUG 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, host Dr. Gitanjali Das sits down with Dr. Natalie A. Kukulka, a child neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders, to explore the rapidly evolving treatment landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). They discuss breakthrough advancements like gene replacement therapies, the critical need for equitable access to these high-cost treatments, and the structural challenges of transitioning DMD patients from pediatric to adult neurological care. Join us for a compelling conversation on how the medical community must balance scientific innovation with holistic, patient-centered health equity to improve the quality of extended life for DMD patients.
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22 JUL 2026 · In recognition of World Brain Day, No Brain Behind welcomes Dr. Natalia S. Rost, President of the American Academy of Neurology, for a conversation about the AAN Brain Health Initiative and its effort to make prevention a central part of neurological care.
Dr. Rost explains why neurology must move beyond treating disease after symptoms appear and instead focus on protecting brain health across the entire lifespan. She outlines the initiative’s four pillars of science, patient care, public education, and public policy, while discussing what it will take to turn preventive neurology into everyday clinical practice.
The conversation also explores why brain health cannot be separated into individual diagnoses, how social and environmental conditions shape neurological outcomes, and why progress depends on collaboration across medicine, public health, advocacy, and policy.
This World Brain Day episode offers a timely vision for making lifelong brain health accessible to everyone and making prevention the expectation, not the exception.
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17 JUN 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, Dr. Rachel Forman and Dr. Imama Naqvi discuss the SEQUINS Scholars Program, a training initiative designed to equip medical students and neurology residents with the tools to advance brain health equity through community engagement, advocacy, quality improvement, and research. They share how the program supports mentorship, collaboration, didactic learning, office hours, and capstone projects that help trainees translate health equity principles into meaningful action. The conversation highlights the importance of training future neurologists early to move beyond describing disparities and toward designing sustainable, community-centered interventions. From stroke awareness in barbershops to sexual health education for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities and equitable approaches to multiple sclerosis research, the episode explores how the next generation of equity neuroscientists is already helping shape more inclusive brain health systems.
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31 MAY 2026 · In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, the hosts of No Brain Behind sit down with comedian and actor Keith Robinson for a candid conversation about surviving two strokes, navigating recovery, and reclaiming his voice through comedy.
Known for his work on Def Comedy Jam and Chappelle’s Show, Keith shares the deeply personal story behind his Netflix special Different Strokes, from ignoring warning signs and struggling with high blood pressure to the physical and emotional realities of stroke rehabilitation. With honesty and humor, he reflects on Black men’s health, medical mistrust, patient dignity, and the importance of listening to your body before it’s too late.
The conversation also explores the role of resilience, community, and humor in recovery, while highlighting critical conversations around stroke awareness and health equity.
19 APR 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, we discuss how dementia prevention must be designed for diverse populations across the globe. This conversation explores how biological, psychosocial, and economic factors intersect to shape brain and cognitive aging across the life course, and why prevention strategies developed in one setting may not translate to another.
We highlight the multinational AFRICA-FINGERS initiative, which is adapting evidence-based dementia prevention approaches through culturally appropriate, sustainable, and multimodal interventions. The episode also examines global efforts to expand equitable access to biomarker research through the World-Wide FINGERS Biomarker Consortium and the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC).
Our guest, Dr. Chi Udeh-Momoh (Wake Forest University School of Medicine), is a translational neuroscientist whose work spans molecular neuroscience, epidemiology, and public health. Her research focuses on early detection, prevention, and reducing disparities in Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented populations worldwide.
Further reading:
• Computational whole-body-exposome models for global precision brain health
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-67448-3
• Resilience and brain health in global populations
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-03846-w
30 MAR 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, guest host Dr. Neeharika Krothapalli is joined by Dr. Dileep Yavagal, interventional neurologist, Director of Interventional Neurology at the University of Miami, and founder of Mission Thrombectomy. He shares his journey in advancing global access to stroke care and discusses how collaboration, advocacy, and innovation, from policy efforts to emerging technologies, are helping expand access to life-saving treatments worldwide. This conversation highlights the critical role of implementation and systems-level thinking in advancing equity in brain health.
13 MAR 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, Dr. George Howard and Dr. Suzanne Judd discuss their leadership of the REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) study, one of the largest longitudinal investigations of stroke disparities in the United States. They share how the study was designed to examine persistent racial and geographic disparities in stroke, including the elevated burden in the southeastern “Stroke Belt” and among African Americans, and reflect on the challenges of building and sustaining a national cohort over two decades. The conversation also highlights how REGARDS has evolved into a major scientific resource supporting research on stroke risk, social determinants of health, and disparities in brain and cardiovascular health.
16 FEB 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, Dr. Charles “Chuck” Hillman, director of the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University, discusses his research on how physical activity shapes brain health across the lifespan. He outlines a multidisciplinary program integrating randomized interventions, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral methods to examine the effects of aerobic fitness and adiposity on brain structure and cognitive function. The conversation highlights findings from studies in children and older adults and explores how this work can inform public health guidelines, educational practice, and equitable access to brain-healthy lifestyles.
31 JAN 2026 · In this episode of No Brain Behind, Dr. Stephanie Lyden and Dr. Lee Chung, neurologists at the University of Utah, discuss the challenges and innovations shaping rural neurologic care. They explore how geographic distance, limited infrastructure, and fragmented health systems impact access to time-sensitive stroke care in rural and Indigenous communities, and how tele-stroke and tele-neurology are helping bridge these gaps. The conversation highlights innovative care models, medical education pathways, and the importance of collaboration, cultural humility, and reimagining underserved neurology as a distinct and valued area of practice.
No Brain Behind is the official podcast of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), a global initiative committed to advancing equity in brain health. Each episode features conversations with leading...
show more
No Brain Behind is the official podcast of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), a global initiative committed to advancing equity in brain health. Each episode features conversations with leading researchers, authors, clinicians, and advocates working to understand and address inequities in neurological care and outcomes. From the cellular to the societal, we explore how nervous system health is shaped by factors like race, geography, and socioeconomic status. With a focus on equity neuroscience, a transdisciplinary, public-interest science, we shine a light on both emerging research and the people driving change. Whether you’re a scientist, student, policymaker, or simply curious, this podcast offers a deeper look at how we can move toward more just and inclusive brain health systems. Because when it comes to the brain, everyone matters.
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