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World Congress of Neurology 2025
The official podcast of the 27th World Congress of Neurology, airing in the lead-up to WCN 2025 in Seoul, Korea. Each episode features expert insights from global leaders in neurology and includes clickable links to listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube.
Alzheimer’s, Genetics & Brain Aging: What 40 Years of Research Has Taught UsDuration: 25 min 7 sec Prof. Hardy reflects on four decades of research into neurodegenerative diseases, sharing the story behind the genetic discoveries that helped shape our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. He discusses the origins of the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis, the long road to effective therapies, and what today’s breakthroughs mean for the future of brain health. |
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Emerging Immune Therapies: Shaping the Future of Autoimmune NeurologyDuration: 26 min 30 sec Prof. Pittock shares exciting developments in immune-mediated neurological diseases, including the discovery of novel neural antibodies and the evolving technologies—like phage display and protein arrays—that are accelerating our understanding. The conversation also explores the promise and limitations of therapies like CAR-T, as well as the crucial link between autoimmune neurology and underlying cancers. |
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World Brain Health Day & WFN ActivitiesDuration: 28 min 12 sec This year’s theme, “Brain Health for All Ages,” highlights the importance of promoting neurological well-being across the entire lifespan. Prof. Grisold shares how WFN’s 125 member societies are uniting around this mission, the role of the WFN toolkit, and the campaign’s five pillars: awareness, education, prevention, access to care, and advocacy. |
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New Therapies in Inherited Neuropathies with Prof. Mary ReillyDuration: 25 min 7 sec Prof. Reilly discusses the latest advances in the treatment of inherited neuropathies, including developments in neurogenetics, patient-centered care, and emerging therapeutic strategies. The conversation explores the challenges of diagnosing and managing these rare disorders, as well as the hope that new research is bringing to patients worldwide. |
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Patient Issues & The Fujitsu Project on MigraineDuration: 27 min 10 sec This episode explores the Fujitsu Project on Migraine, a pioneering corporate initiative that tackles stigma, improves workplace education, and offers a new model for supporting people living with migraine. Prof. Sakai also reflects on his decades-long journey in advancing headache medicine through international collaboration and patient-centered care. |
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When Stroke Strikes: Advances in Stroke Care with Prof. Charlotte CordonnierDuration: 29 min 5 sec This episode discusses the global burden of stroke, advances in acute care, and why intracerebral hemorrhage deserves more attention in research and practice. Prof. Cordonnier also shares her personal journey into neurology and reflects on how fast-moving developments have shaped the field of stroke medicine over the past two decades. |
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Additional Episode / Migraine DiscussionDuration: 27 min 10 sec Further discussion on patient issues and migraine research projects. |
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