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Journey of A Withering Brain

by Akshata Almad

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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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, an

Apr 26
43 min

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 highlig

Jan 1
49 min

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 Parkins

Oct 26 2025
52 min

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

Oct 6 2025
1 h 13 min

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&ap

Sep 23 2025
4 min

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