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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her)

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Biomed Research 🧬👩🏼‍💻 (job at UCL) PE/Scicomms 👥 Planet & Equity Advocacy 📢♻️🌍 Expedition #HBAntarctica2025 🐧♀️ 1ªcientífica galega en expedición HB 🕸️ https://linktr.ee/dralbafs_hb8

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 12d

#PPI #DíaEuropeoDeLasLenguas #InclusiveResearch #CulturalDiversity #LanguageMatters Call for collaborators: www.linkedin.com/posts/a-fern...

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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 1d

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Join us for the launch of the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown

🗓️ 29 Oct | 14:00–16:00 GMT
🎙️ With @HelenClarkNZ @JuliaGillard @DrTedros & more
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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10d

How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research?
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
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#UCLDementia
@grandchallenges

Researchers must work collaboratively with the communities they aim to involve in their studies – starting from shaping the research question, continuing through to the study’s design and implementation, and ensuring meaningful follow-up once the research concludes. This kind of partnership fosters trust, enhances the relevance of the research to those communities, and ultimately leads to greater
engagement and participation.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 10d

Seeking academic collaborators across relevant disciplines to join a small-scale project exploring linguistic diversity in health care use & participation in health research among adults aged 60+ in the UK

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 12d

#PPI #DíaEuropeoDeLasLenguas #InclusiveResearch #CulturalDiversity #LanguageMatters Call for collaborators: www.linkedin.com/posts/a-fern...

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 12d

#PPI #DíaEuropeoDeLasLenguas #InclusiveResearch #CulturalDiversity #LanguageMatters Call for collaborators: www.linkedin.com/posts/a-fern...

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 20d

#PPI #coproduction Agradezco mucho la difusión para llegar a grupos de hispanohablantes 👅 en UK💂‍♂️ que quieran colaborar en un proyecto de investigación en salud 🏥. También me interesa conocer experiencias de quienes trabajaron en cocreación desde fases iniciales (qué funcionó y qué no).

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 29d

I'm taking part in the #LondonMemoryWalk organised by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Walking with my family for my grandmother, for invisible carers like my mother, and for every family affected by dementia. Join the walk or support the team that speaks to you. Ours? 1st link at linktr.ee/dralbafs_hb8.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 29d

Rosa
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Rosa con gotas de rocío,
Recuerdos.
Rosa marchita,
Olvidos.
Pétalos caídos,
Historias para los vivos.
#LondonMemoryWalk en memoria de mi abuela y para recaudar fondos para que la Alzheimer's Society siga dando apoyo, orientación y esperanza. Usa el 1º link en linktr.ee/dralbafs_hb8.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · 29d

Rosa
Cor?
Flor
Rosa con pingas de orballo
Lembranzas
Rosa murcha
Esquecementos
Pétalos caídos
Historias para os vivos.
#LondonMemoryWalk en memoria da miña avoa e para recaudar fondos para que a Alzheimer's Society siga a dar apoio, orientación e esperanza. Usa o 1º link no linktr.ee/dralbafs_hb8.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Aug 25

This summer has been brutal for my family, www.linkedin.com/posts/a-fern.... Grieving Allo, worrying for Trasno still sick, & coping with the thought that if things had been handled differently, there may not have been a fatal outcome.
Thanks to all humans supporting us in any way during these times

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thank you to the more than 11,700 researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals who joined us in Toronto & online for #AAIC25!

Together, you advanced science and clinical practice and have given hope to all those living with Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

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AAIC 2025 Highlights Reel | Alzheimer's Association

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 25

Further details following my original tweet: www.linkedin.com/posts/a-fern...

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 25

Attending #AAIC2025🧠? I'll be there with @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social! After 2+yrs diving into brain epidemiology, I'm excited for this opportunity! Would love to connect with others🌍 in dementia research & care. Drop me a message, or come say hi on Monday & learn about the IMPACT study.
Safe travels!

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you all for making this possible by supporting us in giving him the chance to survive, and overcome such an unfortunate episode. Thank you so much for showing up for us. You will always find a good homemade tortilla or a PB paella at ours.
Ref: www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 11

On 10/07/16, Trasno was exploring the place that would be his home for nearly 4 years, after his first night as Trasno Fernández Ortiz de Guinea.
Fast forward to 10/07/25, he had his surgery check-up, received the results on his condition, and showed an impressive improvement in his recovery.
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 11

A month ago, we travelled for my friend’s wedding and my dad’s surgery. When we returned on 17th June, we found Trasno, our healthy, energetic cat, seriously unwell: waiting by the door, struggling to breathe, eyes watery and visibly thinner. Since yesterday, we are genuinely happy and relieved.
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Trasno this morning before I left home. Doing what he used to do.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 9

What began as caring for my cat became a lesson on the realities of caregiving: demands, isolation, and lack of societal infrastructure to support it. This experience calls for a wider dialogue about care as both a societal priority and a collective responsibility. open.substack.com/pub/albafsan...

Reclaiming Care: When Caring for a Cat Sparks a Broader Conversation on Care

What began as caring for my cat Trasno quickly became a profound lesson on the realities of caregiving: its demands, isolation, and the lack of societal infrastructure to support it.

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’ve just added an update with the medical results received so far. I’m not re-sharing the campaign link as it attracts scam accounts. If you’d like to support us or catch up on Trasno’s journey, you can find it by searching “Help save our cat Trasno: Urgent treatment needed” on Google. Thank you.

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 30

If you'd like to support the crowdfunding campaign, here’s the link with ongoing updates: gofund.me/abd39d37
Thank you,
Alba
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Donate to Help save our cat Trasno: Urgent treatment needed, organized by Javier Ortiz De Guinea

Update on Trasno 26/06/2025 Dear friends, After a lon… Javier Ortiz De Guinea needs your support for Help save our cat Trasno: Urgent treatment needed

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 30

So far, we’ve paid over the crowdfunding target, but the total bill is higher. We’ll be completing the surgery payments over the coming weeks, and depending on the final diagnosis, further costs are expected, though it’s too early to know how high they might be.
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are deeply grateful for the outstanding veterinary teams who saved his life, and to everyone who offered their kindness and financial support. In less than a week, we raised over £3,000, a truly meaningful contribution to the total bill.
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 30

While we await the final diagnosis from the surgical sample analysis, we are balancing work with intensive care responsibilities (close monitoring and medication around the clock).
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you for the incredible support during what has probably been one the most difficult times I’ve ever faced (and I don’t say that lightly).
Trasno (my cat, my child) is now home and recovering after undergoing major open chest surgery on 27th June.
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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 27

Trasno has survived a difficult surgery today! No conclusive diagnosis yet (results in ~2weeks). He'll remain in hospital for a few days, and hopefully everything will go well to bring him home and care for him before next steps are agreed. There is hope! gofund.me/7c6a65c6

Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 26

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Alba Fernández-Sanlés (Dr, she/her) @albafsanles.bsky.social · Jun 26

www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
Thank you all donors & people who shared it. Javi will share more info + numbers/receipts tonight. The current £££££ is overwhelming, so please keep sharing/consider buying us a symbolic coffee as a contribution to the crowdfunding.
Thank you,
Alba-Javier-Trasno-Allo