FIRST ANNUAL
Black Men's Brain Health
CONFERENCE
During Super Bowl Week | Feb. 9-10, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA
Addressing The Challenges With Brain Health Risks And Resilience In Black Men Ages 18+
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
The 2022 Black Men's Brain Health (BMBH) Conference was the first of an annual event series hosted during Super Bowl Week and funded by sponsors such as the Alzheimer's Association, the National Institute on Aging, and the NFL Alumni Association.
The BMBH Conference Series aims to address brain health disparities among Black men, focusing on cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease, and sociocultural impacts, by convening experts, practitioners, and community members.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Download the 2022 Black Men’s Brain Health Conference program for detailed session information, keynotes, speaker profiles, and more.
CONFERENCE RECORDINGS
Session Name, Speaker(s)
Time
NFL Alumni Association Research Initiative for Black Male Health
Mr. Josh Andrews, Dr. Robert Turner
Understanding the Health Disparities Research Framework and Implications for Cognitive Resilience
Dr. Carl Hill
Brain Health, AD/ADRDs & Health Disparities in Black Men
Dr. Roland Thorpe
Dr. Damali Martin
Dr. Carl Hill, Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt, Dr. April Thames, Dr. Roland Thorpe
Bucky Brooks, Ken Harvey, Stafon Johnson, Guy Troupe
[Sports Spotlight Series] "Journey of Resilience: Real Talk with Women Champions"
Dr. Lauren Brown, Lauren Douglas, Jo Ann Pugh, Dr. Deborah Stroman
Session Name, Speaker(s)
Time
Dr. Carol Folt, Maria Aranda, Dr. Linda Burton
Local Perspectives on Black Male Brain Health From California
Ms. Tia Delaney, Ms. Edie Yau
Plenary Keynote Speaker: The Role of Social Factors in Brain Health
Dr. April Thames
Dr. Deborah Stroman, Dr. Robert Turner
Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt, Dr. Roland Thorpe, Rev. Dr. Kelvin Williams
Trauma, Brain Health & Building Social Capital
Dr. Linda Burton
Conducting Life Course Research
Dr. Toni Antonucci
Why your participation matters! The Benefits of Being Part of Research
Dr. Maria Aranda, Dr. Linda Burton, Dr. Robert Turner, Rev. Dr. Kelvin Williams
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