Alzheimer's Research, Doctored Data, and the Human Cost | Charles Piller
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Resources
Connect with John
Charles Piller's Book
Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's
Available wherever books are sold.
Children's Book
You Matter, Luma – youmatterluma.com
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- How Alzheimer's research became shaped by incentives, prestige, and institutional coherence
- Why responsiveness is a central signal of trust and mattering inside systems
- How a single scientific paper influenced decades of funding and drug development
- The role of independent analysts like Elisabeth Bik in protecting scientific integrity
- Why whistleblowers such as Matthew Schrag face extraordinary personal and professional pressure
- How delays and procedural diffusion affect patients and families in real time
- The human story of Stephen Price and what clinical trials represent for those living with Alzheimer's
- What healthy systems require in order to remain open to correction and learning
Support the Movement
Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.
Wear it. Live it. Show it. StartMattering.com
The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional.
Show Notes
Resources
Connect with John
Charles Piller's Book
Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's
Available wherever books are sold.
Children's Book
You Matter, Luma – youmatterluma.com
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- How Alzheimer's research became shaped by incentives, prestige, and institutional coherence
- Why responsiveness is a central signal of trust and mattering inside systems
- How a single scientific paper influenced decades of funding and drug development
- The role of independent analysts like Elisabeth Bik in protecting scientific integrity
- Why whistleblowers such as Matthew Schrag face extraordinary personal and professional pressure
- How delays and procedural diffusion affect patients and families in real time
- The human story of Stephen Price and what clinical trials represent for those living with Alzheimer's
- What healthy systems require in order to remain open to correction and learning
Support the Movement
Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.
Wear it. Live it. Show it. StartMattering.com
The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional.
