Hosted by the McKnight Brain Research Foundation and the American Federation for Aging Research
July 22 is World Brain Day, a time to recognize the significant scientific advancements that have been made in better understanding the brain. Research on cognitive aging is deepening our understanding of when and how the brain becomes vulnerable and offering clearer targets to protect cognitive health across the lifespan. At the same time, technological advances are helping identify, diagnose, and forecast brain activity and the biological factors that impact cognitive changes.
To explore this progress in brain health science, we’re hosting a free webinar with the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Moderated by MBRF CEO, Alice Lou Clayton, PhD, and AFAR Board Member, Sergey Young, the webinar will feature Leah Acker, MD PhD, Duke University School of Medicine, and Denise Cai, PhD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, both recipients of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss.
Drs. Acker and Cai will be joined by neurotech leaders, Amit Etkin, MD, PhD, President and CEO, Alto Neuroscience, and Mariam Khayretdinova, CEO and Co-Founder, Brainify.AI, for a conversation grounded in promising research and science-backed tools.
Join us for this exciting discussion on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 11am-12pm ET. The webinar is free and open to the public.