Dr. Judy Illes delivers a keynote address at the First Summit of the Latin American Brain Initiative

Dr. Judy Illes, IBI Chair, delivered a keynote lecture on Advancing New Partnerships for Global Brain Health at the first summit of the Latin American Brain (LATBrain) Initiative on September 4, 2025 at the Aging Research Center, South Unit of the Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Mexico City, Mexico.

The LATBrain Summit focused on promoting research in Latin America and the strengths of the region. Dr. Illes’ presentation emphasized the important relationship between the IBI and LATBrain in advancing the understanding of the brain and strategies to mitigate the burden of neurologic and neuropsychiatric conditions. Together, participants searched for actions and collaborative opportunities to promote innovation and scientific advances in global brain health.