In this episode, Emily Kaplan speaks with Dr. Robert Redfield, former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about why early diagnosis has changed the course of other major diseases and why Alzheimer’s should not be treated differently.
Drawing from his work during the AIDS crisis, Dr. Redfield explains how routine testing helped drive research, treatment, and public health action. He makes the case for bringing Alzheimer’s testing into everyday medical care, while also addressing access to FDA-approved treatments and Medicare coverage barriers.
Watch the episode to hear Dr. Redfield’s perspective on why early diagnosis is a fundamental principle of medicine and what it could mean for the future of Alzheimer’s care.
About the Show:
Ahead of Alzheimer’s stands at the forefront of a new era, one where brain health and wellness become a national priority, early detection becomes standard, and Alzheimer’s is no longer a passive diagnosis, but an active, manageable condition.
Our show brings together patients, families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the science, stories, breakthroughs, and policy conversations that can help people understand risk, recognize possibility, and act sooner.
Ahead of Alzheimer’s is hosted by Emily Kaplan.
Learn more about Emily Kaplan here: aheadofalzheimers.org/podcast-host-emily-kaplan/
Episode 4 Guest:
Dr. Robert Redfield: former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, co-founder of the University of Maryland’s Institute of Human Virology, emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, distinguished professor of medicine at Georgetown School of Medicine, and senior fellow for Biosecurity and Public Health Policy at the Heritage Foundation
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