In this episode, Health Policy Watch board member and reporter Carlos Dora interviews two esteemed guests, His Excellency Ambassador Luis Gallegos, an Ecuadorian diplomat, and Dr. Zul Merali a neuroscientist and founder of the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute.

The conversation touches on the importance of collaboration between nations, the role of international organizations like the UN in addressing brain health, and the need to tackle stigma and discrimination related to mental health in communities. 

This episode was recorded at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos Switzerland in January 2024. 

The Brain Health News podcast, part of Health UNMUTED, was created by Mission Based Media in association with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative.

00:00 Welcoming Remarks and Guest Introductions

02:20 Understanding Brain Health: An Overview

05:30 The Role of International Collaboration in Brain Health

09:27 Global Collaboration for Brain Health

14:58 Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in Brain Health

17:35 Community Engagement for Brain Health Education

20:23 The Living Lab Approach to Brain Health Research

22:15 Societal Impact and Equity in Brain Health Advocacy