Leading the Way: Black Women Closing the Gap in Brain Health

In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s — an advocacy organization committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease — recognizes Jennifer J. Manly, PhD, Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University, as a scientific leader transforming brain health research and advancing equitable access to cognitive assessment and care.

Dr. Manly’s pioneering research has demonstrated how educational and socioeconomic experiences influence cognitive testing outcomes and the interpretation of diagnostic results. Her work has helped shape more accurate, culturally informed approaches to identifying cognitive impairment in Black and other historically underrepresented communities. [read more]

Source: UsAgainstAlzheimer’s