Texas Healthy Brain Initiative | Advancing brain health research in Texas

Alzheimer’s Texas and the DKR Fund welcomed supporters, caregivers, clinicians, and community leaders to Westwood Country Club on October 25th for the Leading the Conversation luncheon. The event brought the community together for an afternoon of connection, thoughtful dialogue, and a deeper look at the future of brain health in Texas.

The gathering centered on a compelling conversation between Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Famer and longtime advocate for families facing memory challenges, and Dr. Hunt Batjer, an internationally respected neurosurgeon and leader in brain health and prevention science. Together, their discussion blended lived experience with scientific insight, creating an eye-opening and engaging dialogue that resonated with both attendees and those following our work statewide. It reinforced why advancing prevention, supporting caregivers, and strengthening research infrastructure remain at the core of our mission.

Leading the Conversation Speaker Series

A Dialogue on Alzheimer's & Dementia

Watch a replay of "A Dialogue on Alzheimer's & Dementia: How Much Forgetfulness Is Too Much?" featuring Ron Peterson, PhD, MD, Director of the Mayo Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Director of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. January, 22nd, 2025.
Join us in April for the next event in our Leading the Conversation Speaker Series.

The next Leading the Conversation luncheon will occur in late spring 2026, featuring Dr. Laura DeFina, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, CEO of the Cooper Clinic, and a published expert on health, fitness, and the heart brain connection in aging.

Our Mission

Brain health has profound implications for every person across their lifespan. Texas Healthy Brain Initiative is dedicated to advancing brain health research in Texas through state appropriated funding and support for translational biomedical research on brain health.

Such efforts can lead to a ground swell of innovation ranging from precision diagnostics and treatments to future-proofing economic policies and innovative investing models that put brain health at the forefront.