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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Jul 23

Drs Agustín Ibáñez (Global Brain Health Institute), Antonella Santuccione-Chadha (Women’s Brain Foundation), Mohamed Salama (American University Cairo), Anna Brugulat-Serrat & Clara Gallay ‪(@barcelonabeta.bsky.social‬), Alfred Njamnshi (Brain Research Africa Initiative) & James Griffith (UChicago)

Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Jul 23

I love working at an institute that champions women’s brain health. Grateful to receive a 2025 Faculty Grant from UChicago Center in Paris to launch a global project investigating why women face higher dementia risk. With partners across the US, Europe, Africa & the Middle East, including...

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · Jul 14

Differences in physical, social, and sociopolitical factors across the world have resulted in marked disparities in healthy ageing across countries, according to an analysis in Nature Medicine. go.nature.com/3UfJ8GU #medsky 🧪

This is figure 1, which shows study design and analysis pipeline.

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Lucy Stirland @stirlandia.bsky.social · Jun 24

Curious about the program? Join the June 26 webinar introducing the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health. Hear from fellows and learn how to apply. Register: www.gbhi.org/events/intro...

Global Brain Health Institute | Introduction to Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health | Applicant Webinar 2026-27

Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health gather during the 2024 GBHI Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Mik Motala PhotographyJoin us for an enlightening and engaging informatio...

www.gbhi.org

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Lucy Stirland @stirlandia.bsky.social · Jun 24

Applications are open for the @atlanticfellows.bsky.social for Equity in Brain Health

Join a global community addressing #brainhealth challenges @ucsfmac.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social

www.gbhi.org/apply

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Scott Chiesa @chiesascott.bsky.social · May 15

New article in @theconversation.com
about the importance of early life for long-term brain health.

Thanks to co-authors @francescarofa.bsky.social and Laura Booi.

Check out the article here

theconversation.com/the-roots-of...

and the paper it references here

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.

theconversation.com

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you Scott for leading this piece. Brain health is a life long process, let's start the conversations early!

Scott Chiesa @chiesascott.bsky.social · May 15

New article in @theconversation.com
about the importance of early life for long-term brain health.

Thanks to co-authors @francescarofa.bsky.social and Laura Booi.

Check out the article here

theconversation.com/the-roots-of...

and the paper it references here

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.

theconversation.com

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Mar 23

A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Mar 3

What an incredible 3 days at the @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAICNeuro 2025 Chile Hub in beautiful Santiago! This event was a celebration of interdisciplinary collaboration with discussions on brain health, computational neuroscience, social disparities, innovative diagnostics and arts in health

Roundtable of experiences with Drs María Beatriz Bistué, Débora Souza & Ariel Caviedes

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Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · Feb 17

Sharing this #alzheiemers #dementia #ADRD research starter pack again since it’s been a few months and there have been some new additions! We are keeping science alive despite whatever is happening ✊ #geronsky #episky

Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · Nov 15

Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky

go.bsky.app/22DpUEy

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Joao Barbosa @jbarbosa.org · Feb 19

please retweet this ad for a tenured-research position in fMRI at ultra-high.

Join us!

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Dementia Research Network Ireland @drni.bsky.social · Feb 7

🥳DRNI are thrilled that @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social Dementia Trials Ireland & @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social are offering travel bursaries supporting ECR's attending DRNI ECR Day in @CPH_QUB on 04 March!

To find out more:
ASI: tinyurl.com/3zvf9tvh
NSI: tinyurl.com/52hssrb5
DTI: tinyurl.com/37y5dfyt

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social · Feb 12

We're offering Early Career Researchers the opportunity to apply for our new Early Career Research Travel Bursaries to support attendance at Dementia Research Network Ireland (DRNI)’s knowledge exchange seminar.

Learn more at alzheimer.ie/creating-cha... #DementiaResearch

Research Funding

alzheimer.ie

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jessj-siping.bsky.social @jessj-siping.bsky.social · Feb 7

Hear about Partnering with Under-Served Communities - a Peruvian Perspective

@istaart.bsky.social

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Eduardo Zimmer @erzimmer.bsky.social · Nov 17

Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!

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go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y

If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Feb 6

Ahora en español! Our @thelancet.bsky.social paper has been featured in Infobae: Una investigación global propone repensar desde cuándo se debe prevenir la demencia: por qué la clave está en la juventud: www.infobae.com/america/cien...

Featuring quotes from the fantastic @luciacrivelli.bsky.social

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Feb 5

Faculty position at The University of Chicago working on molecular, imaging and transcriptomic experiments to examine the role of the gut microbiome in modulation of pathology in mouse models of Alzheimer’s. Closing date: 6th March

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/assistan...

Assistant Professor: Molecular, imaging and transcriptomic gut microbiome

Faculty position at The University of Chicago working on molecular, imaging and transcriptomic experiments to examine the role of the gut microbiome in modulation of pathology in mouse models of Alzhe...

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Feb 3

We are recruiting for the PERI-MIND project! 📣

A study that will explore peoples' experiences of navigating menopause with a higher risk of dementia - and crucially - create real, personalized support for those who need it most

📽️ youtu.be/yeJuPnEHJg8

More info: obgyn.uchicago.edu/research/per...

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Sarah Walter @sarahmwalter.bsky.social · Feb 4

Really looking forward to this webinar on partnering with #Vietnamese communities - sign up here! Alz.org/research-webinars #dementia #research #participatoryresearch

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Feb 3

We are recruiting for the PERI-MIND project! 📣

A study that will explore peoples' experiences of navigating menopause with a higher risk of dementia - and crucially - create real, personalized support for those who need it most

📽️ youtu.be/yeJuPnEHJg8

More info: obgyn.uchicago.edu/research/per...

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Jan 28

With the inimitable Helen Rochford-Brennan, Global Dementia Ambassador and Irish advocate @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social 👏

Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · Jan 28

The report challenge the status quo on Alzheimer’s/dementia (advocating for a radical rethink in how the condition is treated and managed) and proposes actionable policy recommendations to reshape care pathways that enhance outcomes and improve quality of life for patients and their families.

Why it's time to radically rethink Alzheimer’s disease care

Advances in scientific research and diagnostic tools are transforming how we think about and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

www.theparliamentmagazine.eu

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Jan 23

ISTAART is on Bluesky! Follow us as we discuss the latest in research and treatment and make connections to grow the global dementia science community.

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Paul Frankland @franklandlab.bsky.social · Jan 23

Just giving this a boost for those who may not have seen it yet... we have a PI position (molecular and cellular basis of cognition) at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto). The position comes with an appointment at Assist/Assoc Prof level at U of T. Share widely!
can-acn.org/scientist-se...

Scientist/Senior Scientist – Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto – Canadian Association for Neuroscience

can-acn.org

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Jan 13

📣 Abstract submissions are open for Dementia Research Network Ireland's Early Career Researcher day on March 4 in Queen's University Belfast: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...

This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Jan 9

Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!

This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.

Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!

A group of international early career researchers wearing purple tee shirts and holding cut out signs reading “AAIC” and “ISTAART”

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