The Genetics Podcast
EP 242: Connecting dementia research, policy, and patient communities with Angela Bradshaw of Alzheimer Europe [Re-Run]
Published: 4 June 2026 at 12:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
This week on The Genetics Podcast, Patrick is joined by Dr. Angela Bradshaw, Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe and honorary lecturer at the University of Glasgow. Following a series of recent episodes exploring Alzheimer’s disease research, we’re revisiting this conversation to bring in an essential patient advocacy and nonprofit perspective on the field. Patrick and Angela discuss how Alzheimer Europe partners in and supports pan-European dementia research, the heterogeneity of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, the future of potential new gene therapies, and the critical role advocacy organizations play in ensuring research reflects the needs and priorities of patient communities.
Show Notes
0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast
01:27 Welcome to Angela and how she joined Alzheimer Europe
06:06 The biggest priorities and areas of focus for dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research
10:10 Biomarkers for dementia and how early in disease development they can be utilized
12:40 The heterogeneity of dementia and AD and current understanding of subtypes and treatment journeys
17:20 The challenges of diagnosis, early identifiers, and the integration of genetics
18:53 Angela’s view on the latest breakthrough therapies
22:50 Partnering in and supporting dementia research efforts across 30+ European countries
29:15 Reimbursement frameworks and shared regulations across different countries
33:40 Angela’s thoughts on the near future of gene therapies for AD and dementia
38:04 Why Angela spent 50 hours travelling the length of Australia by bus
41:26 Closing remarks
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