About the Conference
A key aim of this first-ever conference series is to cultivate a culturally competent workforce committed to addressing Black men’s brain health, cognitive aging, and Alzheimer’s Disease/Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (AD/ADRD) research. This research fellowship program is a signature component of this Conference.
The Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Conference during Super Bowl week aims to convene scientists, practitioners, and community partners to:
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Raise awareness about brain science research among Black men
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Create a bridge to scientists, practitioners, & community partners to increase the inclusion of Black men in brain science research and to improve brain health among Black men
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Cultivate a culturally competent workforce committed to addressing Black men’s brain health, cognitive aging, and Alzheimer’s Disease/Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (AD/ADRD) research.
Conference Program
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Conference Recordings
Day 1 Recording
Session Name, Speaker(s)
Time
0:00
27:55
1:43:46
3:45:50
4:11:11
5:07:30
6:31:03
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
NIA Priorities
Dr. Damali Martin
Panel: Health Disparities Research Framework, Sociocultural Context, & Understanding ADRD Health Disparities
Dr. Carl Hill, Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt, Dr. April Thames, Dr. Roland Thorpe
Sports Spotlight Series Part I: "The Fifth Down: Athletes' Reflections on the Pain and Pleasure of Pro Football"
Bucky Brooks, Ken Harvey, Stafon Johnson, Guy Troupe
Sports Spotlight Series Part II: "Journey of Resilience: Real Talk with Women Champions"
Dr. Lauren Brown, Lauren Douglas, Jo Ann Pugh, Dr. Deborah Stroman
Day 2 Recording
Session Name, Speaker(s)
Time
0:00
23:05
50:34
1:42:45
2:34:53
4:42:15
5:36:00
7:11:33
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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
Black Men's Registry
Dr. Deborah Stroman, Dr. Robert Turner
Community-Based Research Workshop: Recruitment, Retention & Ethical Issues in ADRD Research With Black Men
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
