Cohort 
2024

David Brodie-Mends, BSc, MBChB, FWACP

Neurologist

To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we need a global approach focusing on its preventable causes, starting with cardiovascular disease. 

Current Work

As Head of a Stroke Unit in Accra, Ghana, David leads a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional stroke care. His work also extends to clinical care, research, and advocacy for patients with dementia and movement disorders.

Personal Hero

My father

Words of Strength

Educator

Vision

To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, David believes we need a global approach focusing on its preventable causes, starting with cardiovascular disease. This can be achieved by combining public health initiatives, education and individual lifestyle changes.

Strategy

David participates in several dementia awareness programs, targeted at public education and reducing stigma. He is also involved in the READD-ADSP project, a study focused on identifying risk factors for dementia in people of African ancestry.

Impact

As an Atlantic Fellow, David plans to gain knowledge that can be used to improve dementia care in Ghana, and mentor the next generation of Ghanaian neurologists specializing in dementia care.

Motivation

Recognizing the limited number of neurologists, geriatricians and other specialists in Ghana, David works to improve public education on dementia and train dementia care teams, aiming for better diagnosis and treatment

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David

 a Note

Have ideas for global brain health or a collaboration? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send an introductory note.