Who are the Guardians of Truth and Integrity for 2024?

On October 9th, Brain Health Alliance (BHA, a 501c3 nonprofit organization) hosted Guardians 2024, our third annual conference entitled "Who are the Guardians of Truth and Integrity?"Open to the public, the conference provided a conversation about current challenges in maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and fostering ethical standards in various domains.The presentations highlighted the critical role of collaboration, transparency, reproducibility, and accountability in scientific research and societal practices.With the focus theme for 2024 devoted to people talking to people with civility, courtesy, tolerance, and respect, invited speakers emphasized the importance of collective action and individual commitment to fostering meaningful human connections, promoting research integrity, and advancing medical, scientific, and societal progress.