In this episode of One Voice for Neurology, we explore how personalised and precision approaches in neurology can improve care for everyone by recognising individual differences in brain health, including gender, sleep, and hormonal factors. 

Our guests — Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, medical doctor, neuroscientist, and founder of the Women’s Brain Foundation, and Dr Thomas Penzel, President of the World Sleep Society — discuss the latest research on gender differences in neurological conditions, the role of sleep and hormonal influences in prevention, and how holistic, individualised care can enhance outcomes for patients, clinicians, and health systems worldwide. 

We also hear from Chéri Ballinger, a Women’s Brain Foundation ambassador and traumatic brain injury survivor, who shares a personal account of how a gender-informed, individualised approach transformed her care. 

Topics covered include: 

• How sex and gender impact neurological disease prevalence, symptoms, and treatment response
• The role of sleep and hormonal factors in supporting brain health and preventing disease
• Advances in technology and AI supporting personalised approaches to neurology
• The importance of investing in research, sharing data, and promoting female leadership to drive equitable, patient-centred neurological care
• Real-world implications of holistic and precision neurology for patients and healthcare systems

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, patient, or advocate, this episode highlights how understanding differences in brain health can lead to better, more equitable care for everyone.