Cohort 
2019

Yaohua Chen, MD, PhD

Neurogeriatrician

To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we need to take into account the diversity, the gender differences, and advocate for person tailored prevention solutions.

Current Work

Physician in neurogeriatrics and cognitive disorders and researcher

Personal Hero

Her mentors, her grandmother

Words of Strength

Making connections, building relationships, easy-going

Vision

To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, Yaohua believes we need to take into account the diversity, the gender differences, and advocate for person tailored prevention solutions.

Strategy

Yaohua is studying different determinants of cognitive decline, from gait disorders, vascular impact, to other comorbidities, in order to offer prevention and care plans to meet the specific needs for different subgroups.

Impact

Yaohua developed a global view of brain health, not only in terms of disciplines, but also in terms of population diversity. She's a passionate advocate for her community, and feels strongly about the necessity of collaboration among different stakeholders.

Motivation

We need multidisciplinary support for people living with dementia and collaboration between hospitals and communities.

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