Welcome to UCI MINDcast, UCI MIND’s new video and podcast library with up-to-date content on the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, education and care!
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ASK THE DOC
Experts engage in live Q&A with viewers on a range of topics related to brain health and dementia research
SPOTLIGHT ON CARE
Podcast where caregivers share stories, experiences, tips, and advise on caring for loved ones with dementia
TRUTH OR MYTH
Experts debunk common myths and offer truth and insight to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
ACCELERATING DISCOVERY
Researchers from UCI MIND discuss their latest innovative research initiatives
BE THE SOLUTION
Research participants, family members, and donors discuss their roles in dementia research
MEET THE TEAM
Diverse staff members from UCI MIND discuss their unique roles in dementia research
ASK THE DOC
Reimagining Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease
Craig Stark, PhD, and Casey Vanderlip
January 28, 2026
Advances in Alzheimer’s research in people with Down syndrome
Christy Hom, PhD
October 16, 2025
The latest advances in dementia research from AAIC 2025
Joshua Grill, PhD
August 21, 2025
Non-Alzheimer’s dementias under the microscope
Jerry Lou, MD
July 24, 2025
The future of optimal aging for all: A renewed focus on study design
Crystal M. Glover, PhD
July 11, 2025
Differentiating symptoms of dementia from normal aging
Michelle McDonnell, PhD
April 24, 2025
The neuroimmune system as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s
Jean Paul Chadarevian, PhD
March 27, 2025
The role of the immune system in Alzheimer’s disease
Lindsay Hohsfield, PhD
February 27, 2025
The caregiver’s perspective
Steve O’ Leary and Virginia Naeve
December 14, 2023
The link between scent and memory
Michael Leon, PhD
November 2, 2023
Recent updates on clinical trials
Steven Tam, MD
August 24, 2023
What is Huntington’s Disease?
Leslie Thompson, PhD
May 11, 2023
An update on blood tests for Alzheimer’s
Mark Mapstone, PhD
April 27, 2023
SPOTLIGHT ON CARE
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Role Changes in Caregiving Part 2
Martin Schreiber
April 20, 2026
Role Changes in Caregiving Part 1
Martin Schreiber
March 17, 2026
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Approach to Elder Law
Fay Blix
February 11, 2026
Being Patient
Deborah Kan
January 16, 2026
Coping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
Teepa Snow
October 14, 2025
TRUTH OR MYTH
Truth or Myth? GLP-1 medications are good for Alzheimer’s disease
Joshua Grill, PhD
March 25, 2026
Truth or Myth? “Only those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can participate in clinical trials.”
Christian Salazar, PhD, MPH
March 28, 2023
ACCELERATING DISCOVERY
Impact of APOE and the Christchurch Mutation on Alzheimer’s Disease
Kristine Tran and Nellie Kwang
April 29, 2025
Item Memory and Alzheimer’s disease
Kei Igarashi, PhD
January 22, 2025
RAMP, a collaborative program with UCI MIND and School of Medicine at UCI
Elizabeth Head, PhD
September 1, 2023
CRSPR Editing for Cell Replacement Therapy
Jean Paul Chadarevian
February 09, 2023
Research & Education in Memory Impairments & Neurological Disorders
REMIND Co-Chairs
July 8, 2022
Training the next generation of Alzheimer’s disease researchers
Elizabeth Head, PhD
February 28, 2022
Possible environmental contributors to AD
Masashi Kitazawa, PhD
January 7, 2022
A Systems Biology Approach to Researching Alzheimer’s
Vivek Swarup, PhD
December 9, 2021
Research Participation in Latino Communities
Christian Salazar, PhD, MPH
July 22, 2021
MODEL-AD
Stefania Forner, PhD
April 1, 2021
Alzheimer’s Biomarker Consortium for Down Syndrome (ABC-DS)
Mark Mapstone, PhD
February 4, 2021
BE THE SOLUTION
Why I use my birthday to support UCI MIND?
Kim and Jonathan Varenchik, UCI MIND supporters
April 3, 2025
Why I support brain donation?
Steve O’Leary, UCI MIND supporter
January 10, 2024
Why I participate in aging research
Doreen Villars, 25-Year Research Participant
July 6, 2023
Why I Advocate for UCI MIND
Virginia Naeve, UCI MIND Supporter
September 29, 2022
Why I’m Donating My Brain to UCI MIND
Ken Pao, Research Participant and Supporter, UCI MIND
March 15, 2022
Why I participate in research at UCI MIND
Ann Quilter, Research Participant and Advocate, UCI MIND
January 13, 2022
Why I Advocate for UCI MIND
Roger Lisabeth, Advocate, UCI MIND Leadership Council
November 30, 2021
Why I Participate in the Longitudinal Study at UCI MIND
Juanita Wyatt, Research Participant
October 8, 2021
Why I donate to UCI MIND
Keith Swayne, Member, UCI MIND Leadership Council
March 18, 2021
Down Syndrome Program
Paula Gann, Study Partner
February 25, 2021
MEET THE TEAM
Associate Director of Education
Megan Witbracht, PhD
January 29, 2026
Psychometrist
Isabel Soto
October 9, 2025
Clinical Research Coordinator
Crystal Yu
August 4th, 2025
Patient Care Coordinator
Switaya (Ken) Krisnasmit
February 3, 2025
Clinical Recruitment Coordinator
Milagros Rangel
November 5, 2024
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Romina Romero, PhD, MPH
September 19, 2024
Research Clinician
Neetha Basheer, MD
May 4, 2023
Neuropsychologist
Maria Corona, PhD
May 4, 2023
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Research Nurse
Melanie Tallakson, DNP, FNP
January 12, 2023
Clinical Research Coordinator
Diana Ngo
November 3, 2022
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Mary Nguyen
April 7, 2022
Chief Administrative Officer
Andrea Wasserman
September 30, 2021
Clinical Research Nurse
Beatriz Vides, MSN, RN
July 1, 2021
Director of Asian American Community Outreach
Hye-Won Shin, PhD
May 27, 2021
Director of Development and Donor Stewardship
Linda Scheck
April 29, 2021
Manager of Clinical Research Operations
Shirley Sirivong
January 28, 2021
