No Brain Behind
No Brain Behind is the official podcast of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), a global initiative committed to advancing equity in brain health. Each episode features conversations with leading researchers, authors, clinicians, and advocates working to understand and address inequities in neurological care and outcomes. From the cellular to the societal, we explore how nervous system health is shaped by factors like race, geography, and socioeconomic status. With a focus on equity neuroscience, a transdisciplinary, public-interest science, we shine a light on both emerging research and the people driving change. Whether you’re a scientist, student, policymaker, or simply cu...
Equity Neuroscience: A Journal With a Mission
In this episode of No Brain Behind, hosts Dr. Orlando and Dr. Das sit down with the editors of Equity Neuroscience, Drs. Karen Orjuela and Carlos Ortiz Garcia, to discuss the Equity Neuroscience journal. They share the role of the journal and how it is a place to share and document the work being done in brain health equity. They discuss some highlights to look for in the first issue of the journal, and how each contribution advances the mission of the journal. Drs. Orjuela and Ortiz Garcia also share their vision for the future of Equity Neuroscience, a journal t...
Distinguished Dialogue on Disparities: Hall of Fame 2025
In this special episode of No Brain Behind, guest hosts, Dr. Parneet Grewal, and Dr. Karen Orjuela, speak with the SEQUINS 2025 Hall of Fame honorees, Dr. Robert J. Adams, Dr. Cheryl Bushnell, Dr. Moira Kapral, Dr. Lewis Morgenstern, and Dr. Barbara Vickrey. These brilliant and highly accomplished scientists chatted with our hosts during the SEQUINS 2025 annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. They discussed their stellar contributions, career journeys, the importance of doing equity neuroscience research, and thoughts about the future directions of the field.
NeuroEquity: Two Doctors, One Global Mission
In this episode of No Brain Behind, hosts Drs. Gitanjali Das and Sonya Gleicher speak with Drs. Anjail Sharrief and Monica Diaz about their journeys into equity-focused neuroscience and the global impact of their work. Dr. Diaz shares her efforts to improve dementia care and access in underserved communities in Peru and Uganda, while Dr. Sharif discusses her initiatives in stroke prevention and systems-level reform for equitable neurological care. Both guests highlight the pivotal moments and challenges that shaped their careers, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, mentorship, and working across disciplines. They express optimism about the field’s future, dri...
The Story of SEQUINS
In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Drs. Bruce Ovbiagele and Lilyana Amezcua, president and vice president of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS), to explore the origin story of the organization. They share the driving forces behind its creation, the urgent need to address inequities in neurological health, and how SEQUINS is building a global community around equity neuroscience. From grassroots initiatives to international collaboration, we’ll dive into the programs shaping the society’s mission. Our guests also reflect on the challenges posed by recent shifts in the health equity research funding landscape, and what it means for...
