The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is delighted to share this annual report for 2023–24.
This year saw tremendous growth and collaboration as we welcomed our ninth cohort of Atlantic Fellows—34 new leaders in brain health equity. GBHI now includes 266 current and alumni fellows from 62 countries, building a global movement for brain health.
Through our collective efforts, significant progress continues in advancing brain health equity worldwide. In 2023–24, We welcomed the first fellow from our Fondation Alzheimer’s partnership, aimed at supporting French neurologists and researchers focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. At Trinity and UCSF, the fellows celebrated their first postgraduate certification, marking a significant milestone in their training. Additionally, the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders support 26 new projects in 16 countries, driving vital research and interventions in brain health.
In-person engagements were a highlight, with GBHI hosting the Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Journeys in Partnership.” This gathering, along with other key global events, emphasized the innovative and collaborative spirit that defines our work. The efforts in this report reflect the importance of creative arts and storytelling, which play a pivotal role in raising awareness and driving change.
As we celebrate this progress, we honor the visionary leadership of Charles "Chuck" Feeney, the founder of Atlantic Philanthropies, who passed away in October 2023. His generosity and belief in addressing brain health inequities laid the foundation for GBHI. We remain forever inspired by his grand vision for a fairer, healthier world.
As we reflect on the year, we want to take a moment to recognize and congratulate Ian Robertson, the Founding Director of GBHI at Trinity, and Rosalie Gearhart, a trusted advisor and member of the founding leadership team at UCSF, both of whom stepped down in October 2024. Their guidance and dedication have been foundational to our shared success, and we are deeply grateful for their profound contributions to GBHI’s mission.
We invite you to explore these stories and many more in this report. We are deeply grateful to our community members, supporters, and partners who help us continue this important work.
