The Alzheimer’s community will unite on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 for “SuperAgers: A Be Brain Powerful Event”, hosted by the U.S. BrainTrust of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Women’s Leadership Council, a globally connected initiative championing women’s brain health and equity in research, according to a news release.
This distinguished evening will celebrate leaders advancing brain health across the lifespan and shaping a future free of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The evening’s program will feature a fireside chat with Dr. Eric Topol, noted cardiologist, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and New York Times bestselling author of Super Agers, which explores the science of longevity and resilience.
The second fireside chat, guided by award-winning journalist Meryl Comer, will bring together Emma Willis and Mary Lou Falcone, who will discuss dementia from the caregivers’ perspective.
Event Leadership
The event is led by Host Committee Chair Muffy Walker, alongside a dedicated committee of San-Diego area and national community leaders committed to advancing brain health:Christine Aylward, Meryl Comer, Nicole Frank, Betsy Gleijeses, Candise Holmlund, Kristy Johnson, Kelli Karches, Sandy Morgan, Robin Nordhoff, Yanina Odin, Lisa Parnall, Ann Reed, Raquel Rogers, Karen Segal, Karen Tanz, Maggie Watkins, Wendy Walker.
Honorary Co-Chairs
The event committee will recognize the event’s Honorary Co-Chairs, whose leadership and advocacy help drive progress toward a world without Alzheimer’s:Renée Fleming, world-renowned soprano and global arts and health advocate; Mandy Moore, actress/singer and advocate for alzheimer’s and brain health; David Hyde Pierce, acclaimed actor and longtime alzheimer’s advocate.
The committee states in the news release that it extends “sincere gratitude” to the event’s early supporters and sponsors, including Cognitive Wellness Sponsor Ann Reed, Karen and Stuart Tanz, and Brain Booster Sponsors The Glen at Scripps Ranch and La Costa Glen Carlsbad, Sandy and Jesse Morgan, Muffy Walker, Wendy Walker, Surinder and Masood Tayebi/Bridgewest Group, and Global Brain Trust.
The Jan. 29 event will be held at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines, 10996 Torreyana Rd, San Diego, 92121. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a reception, program, and seated dinner.
To learn more about the event or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit shorturl.at/0BsJK or contact Erin Parker at eparker@usagainstalzheimers.org. For more information about UsAgainstAlzheimer’s visit: www.usagainstalzheimers.org.