Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon’s Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some of your questions. Then, Dr. Peters is joined by Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna, professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and co-founder of an application called Roon. Roon taps into accurate health information, particularly in the areas of ALS, dementia, and brain tumors, and connects patients and caregivers with the doctors and communities they’re looking for. Dr. Ramakrishna explains how this app came to be, who it’s helping, and what’s coming next.  We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards. Additional Resources Roon- Answers from Medical Professionals How to Be Your Own Best Advocate How Patient Organizations Engage Communities During the Pandemic Caregivers Share How They Keep Loved Ones Engaged at Home   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Roon App @roon.care Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD