Dr. Rafi Hadad – Brain Health in Underserved Populations

Описание: Dr. Rafi Hadad is a specialist in cognitive neurology. He completed his neurology residency at
Rambam Health Care Campus and pursued a prestigious clinical fellowship in cognitive
neurology at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF). His research focuses on brain health in underserved populations, with emphasis on
vascular risk factors, social determinants of health, and genetic influences. Dr. Hadad is
actively involved in the development and validation of culturally adapted cognitive

assessment tools for diverse populations in Israel. He also collaborates on the creation of
innovative and sensitive cognitive screening tools in low-resource settings worldwide. In
addition, he leads outreach projects aimed at improving access to cognitive services for the
Arab population in Israel, supported by competitive research grants.

Filmed and recorded as part of the 1st Cuenca Institute Conference: “Building a Healthier Future for Older Adults”, held in memory of Prof. Yoram Maaravi at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Tel Aviv, on September 2, 2025.


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