Understanding disparities in Alzheimer’s disease: an interview with Renã Robinson

US statistics indicate that older African American and Hispanic people are 2–3 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias than White people. There are many factors that could contribute to these disparities, including socioeconomic factors, comorbidities and genetics. In this interview, Renã Robinson discusses her research and the various analytical methodologies that she and her lab use to understand the molecular basis of health disparities in Alzheimer’s. She also discusses her career, challenges she’s faced and her advice to aspiring scientists. Please tell us about yourself and how you got to where you are today I'm an...