Florida Mobile Research Unit Launched with Axiom Brain Health at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Tampa, FL Aug 6, 2025— Brain health is being taken on the road in Tampa as Axiom Brain Health launched a new Florida-based mobile research unit that will tour the state, to improve accessibility to brain health education and services in Tampa. A ribbon cutting for this occasion was be held on August 6 at the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tampa featuring Pastor Larry Roundtree, the experts from Axiom Brain Health, and The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP).
“We are excited for the opportunity to launch this Mobile Research Unit which will improve accessibility to brain health in Tampa. Brain health education is desperately needed and having a way to bring education and information to people where they live is fantastic,” said Dr. Susan Steen. “Axiom Brain Health is delighted to help kick off the Mobile Research Unit’s first voyage and we look forward to reaching more people as it could help improve the lives of many.”
In Florida, it is estimated that more than 580,000 (12% of the population) are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and experts predict that this number will continue to increase.?With the Mobile Research Unit, the goal is to lower barriers to participation for people from?understudied and underserved communities in Alzheimer’s clinical trials.??
“New Mt. Zion is pleased to partner with Axiom Brain Health in providing accessibility to our community as it relates to brain health. It is through these strategic relationships that we can positively impact and empower those who may otherwise be neglected in such a vital service. It is our prayer that these efforts will contribute to the spiritual, physical, and mental health of the disenfranchised members of our society,” said Pastor Larry Roundtree of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church “
“The goal of this Mobile Unit is to make sure that communities that have historically been the last are first. If you’re not getting medical access, we’re going to give you medical access. You’re going to learn about your brain health, and we are going to offer you important opportunities to cutting-edge medical technology,” said GAP President John Dwyer.
At most GAP mobile research unit stops, people who are typically at-risk for developing Alzheimer’s or have memory concerns, can?participate?in pre-screening visits that only take?30-45?minutes. Other resources can include brain health education, free memory screenings and information from other local partners about community resources.?
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