Journey of A Withering Brain
Akshata Almad
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About This Podcast
Through this podcast, Dr. Almad brings a holistic perspective on neurological diseases—drawing from clinical trials, academic research, drug development, and patient advocacy viewpoints. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and public awareness, bringing a deeper understanding of neurological diseases and helping families and communities gain deeper insights into these conditions.
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S1E5 The Research Behind Hope: Decoding Parkinson’s with Nikhil Panicker
In this episode, we explore what really happens to our brains when Parkinson's takes hold.We go deep into the brain, inside these cells, at a microscopic level, and try to understand this.We explore…
S1E4 How MJFF Accelerates Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Research: A Conversation with Dr. Shalini Padmanabhan
In this episode, I discussed with Dr. Shalini Padmanabhan, Senior VP of Research from Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the work conducted by the foundation. She highlighted MJFF's strategic…
S1E3 The Parkinson’s Plan: How to Stop the World’s Fastest-Growing Brain Disease
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Michael Okun. In our conversation, we dive into why Parkinson’s disease has become the…
S1E2 Parkinson’s and Caregiving: Larry & Rebecca Gifford’s Heartfelt Story of Resilience and Connection
A Parkinson’s diagnosis doesn’t arrive with a manual—it arrives with questions, invisible symptoms, and a new reality that families have to learn as they go. We sit down with Larry and Rebecca…
S1E1 Welcome to 'Journey of A Withering Brain!'
Hi! I am Dr. Akshata Almad, a neuroscientist with over 15 years of experience in understanding neurological diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons disease. I…
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Journey of A Withering Brain has published 5 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Life Sciences.
Journey of A Withering Brain is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 48m.
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