Recent Articles

• Fireside Chat with NIH Director Francis Collins and ISB Co-founder Dr. Lee Hood

   Posted on June 24, 2021

  ISB Co-founder Dr. Lee Hood hosted a fireside chat with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins. The renowned scientists talked about their early careers and long friendship, the challenge of COVID-19, the preceding scientific work that led to the fast development of COVID vaccines, and much more.

• Coaching for Cognition in Alzheimer’s (COCOA) Clinical Trial Nearly Complete

   Posted on May 21, 2021

  The multi-year Coaching for Cognition in Alzheimer’s (COCOA) clinical trial is nearly complete. The trial examined diet, exercise and cognitive training as possible non-pharmacological interventions to Alzheimer’s, with some trial members receiving telephonic coaching centered on stress, diet and exercise, as well as brain training focusing on brain speed and attention.

• A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease

   Posted on April 21, 2021

  The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease is staggering – 6 million Americans diagnosed, a financial toll of $600 billion annually, and no effective drug treatments. ISB Co-founder Dr. Lee Hood said the traditional approach isn’t working, and we need to think about it in brand new ways.