UCLA Brian Research Institute hosts 2026 Brain Health Summit

The UCLA Brain Health Summit chaired by Dr. Helen Levretsky of UCLA Psychiatry and co-chaired by Dr. Sahib Khalsa of UCLA Psychiatry and Indu Subramanian of UCLA Neurology, showcased UCLA’s leadership in advancing a unifying vision of brain health across the lifespan. Bringing together experts from psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience, public health, philanthropy, technology, industry, the arts, and patient advocacy, representatives of the universities across California and from other states, and international organizations, the Summit reflected challenges in medicine and society of our time. The meeting opened with a focus on policy and brain capital, underscoring that brain health is not only a medical concern, but also a societal, economic, and public policy priority. Speakers emphasized the importance of building systems that strengthen both brain health and “brain skills” in the age of AI while keeping human wellbeing at the center.

Watch recordings of the Summit on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@briucla8107