Oct. 8, 2025

Alternative Space: Tiffany Chow

On this episode of Alternative Space, Girafe sits down with Dr. Tiffany Chow, a leading physician and neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They explore the latest insights into neurodegenerative disorders, discuss the unique ways space travel affects the brain, and reflect on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Sarek,” drawing parallels between science fiction and real-world neuroscience. Along the way, Dr. Chow shares her expertise on caregiver advocacy, clinical research, and the frontiers of cognitive science.

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Dr. Tiffany Chow

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Dr. Chow is an industry physician with extensive experience in clinical research in academic behavioral neuroscience elucidating the neurobiology of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, applying radioligand PET imaging and functional neuroimaging methods, neuropsychiatric assessments, and qualitative work to report on caregiver needs for education and support. She has been a thought leader in frontotemporal dementias, Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial design, and caregiver advocacy in cognitive disorders through career-long networking. She is the Clinical Core Lead for the NIA-funded Asian Cohort in Alzheimer’s Disease study.