Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions

Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions Recorded May 21, 2026 As part of the Global Brain Health Institute's (GBHI) 10-year anniversary celebration, this special global webinar brought together Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, faculty, partners, and community leaders from around the world to explore how local action can advance brain health equity on a global scale. Over the course of May 2026, five Satellite Sessions took place across Uganda, Oceania, Peru, Francophone countries, and Argentina. Led by Atlantic Fellows and local partners, these events reflected regional priorities, cross-sector collaboration, and creative approaches to improving brain health in diverse communities. In this culminating global session, organizers and participants share highlights from their local initiatives and discuss the leadership, partnerships, and values that have shaped a decade of GBHI's work. The conversation also explores the origins of GBHI's interdisciplinary model, the impact of value-based leadership, and the vision that continues to guide a growing international community dedicated to brain health equity. Featured Satellite Sessions: • Uganda – The Art and Memory Café Led by Rodney Erismas Kiggundu • Oceania – Brain Health at Night: Oceania's Quiet Strengths Led by Susanne Röhr, Funmi Akindejoye, Alison Canty, Sarah Cullum, Muthoni Gichu, Kim-Huong Nguyen, and Miguel Renteria • Peru – Brain, Equity, and Resilience: Advancing Peru's National Dementia Plan through Science, Policy, and Community Led by Maryenela Illanes-Manrique, Sheila Castro-Suárez, and Haydeé "Nancy" Rumaldo • France and Francophone Countries – On the Road to Brain Health! A Multinational Public Awareness Campaign Led by Yaohua Chen, Eleonore Bayen, Laurent Cleret, Sandra Higuet, Maelenn Guerchet, Agathe Vrillon, Emmanuel Epenge, Geeta Dorkhy, and Mawuli Lawson • Argentina – Brain Health on Stage: Art, Science, and Care in Dialogue Led by Dani Macri, Adolfo García, Lucía Pertierra, Nahuel Magrath, and Sol Fittipaldi Moderated by Camellia Latta, the session featured participation from GBHI faculty and leadership, including Lea Grinberg, MD, PhD; Serggio Lanata, MD, MS; Bruce Miller, MD; Chris Oechsli, MA, JD; Kate Rankin, PhD; Virginia Sturm, PhD; Victor Valcour, MD, PhD; and colleagues. Together, these Satellite Sessions highlight the diversity, interdisciplinarity, and community-driven leadership that define GBHI and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health. They offer an opportunity to reflect on a decade of progress while advancing new ideas, partnerships, and action for the future of global brain health. Learn more about the Global Brain Health Institute and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health at www.gbhi.org.