I am so delighted to congratulate Temitope Farombi as she begins a new professional journey as an Atlantic Fellows at Global Brain Health Institute. She's a great achiever; a neurologist, founder of BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE NIGERIA, & completed her PhD 2 weeks ago. I am very confident she will rep Nigeria very well.

Meet Michelle Memran, a documentary filmmaker and #AtlanticFellow from the USA 🇺🇸. She co-creates films with individuals living with dementia, challenging stigma and transforming the narrative from despair to creativity and love. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/miche…

Meet Akiya Muluken, an academician & researcher from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and #AtlanticFellow. He’s focused on generating evidence to influence dementia policy and improve clinical practices, aiming to address challenges globally. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/muluk…

Meet Pablo Reyes G., a researcher & professor from Colombia 🇨🇴 and #AtlanticFellow. He uses neuroimaging and data visualization to improve dementia diagnosis and make information accessible to caregivers, patients, and policymakers. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/pablo…

Meet Pongpat Putthinun, health economist & postdoctoral scholar UCSF MAC and #AtlanticFellow. He’s studying how genetic predispositions to dementia impact decision-making to develop early intervention strategies and improve patient care. Atlantic Fellows gbhi.org/profiles/pongp…

Welcome Olga Castañer, a doctor from Spain 🇪🇸 & #AtlanticFellow. She’s advancing research on biomarkers for early dementia detection, focusing on the shared pathways between cardiovascular risk & neurodegenerative processes. Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/olga-…

Meet Paulina Vergara, Chilean 🇨🇱 geriatrician & #AtlanticFellow. She’s training primary care teams to improve diagnoses through geriatric assessment & aims to develop new health policies supporting people living with dementia. Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/pauli…

Meet Raluca Sfetcu, Romanian 🇷🇴 psychologist & #AtlanticFellow. She’s focused on designing & evaluating digital micro-interventions for dementia care partners, aiming to upscale them for those with limited health service access Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/raluc…

Meet #AtlanticFellow Sarah Cullum an academic old age psychiatrist based in New Zealand 🇳🇿 She’s led research on dementia epidemiology & ethnic disparities in care, & aims to develop resources to raise awareness & reduce stigma Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/sarah…

Meet Sonata Mačiulskytė Sonata Mačiulskytė Lithuanian 🇱🇹political scientist & gerontologist. As an #AtlanticFellow she aims to develop new policies & practices to improve long-term care for people living with dementia & their carers. Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/sonat…

Meet Sonia Sánchez Sonia Sanchez M, a geriatrician from Mexico 🇲🇽 and #AtlanticFellow. She focuses on dementia care, comprehensive assessments, and cognitive stimulation, committed to promoting healthy aging in her community. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/sonia…

Meet Susana Lay, a writer and researcher from Peru 🇵🇪 and #AtlanticFellow. She explores creative, multidisciplinary approaches to dementia care, focusing on the well-being of older adults in remote areas. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/susan…

Meet #AtlanticFellow Tavia Evans Tavia Evans, a neuroscientist based in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 She’s advancing imaging research on neurodegenerative diseases & is committed to developing novel approaches for underrepresented regions Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/tavia…

Welcome Temitope Farombi @drtfarombi, a neurologist from Nigeria 🇳🇬 and #AtlanticFellow. She’s enhancing dementia care through telemedicine and community engagement, raising awareness and support for those living with dementia. Atlantic Fellows Trinity College Dublin gbhi.org/profiles/temit…

Meet Yembe Njamnshi, a physician-researcher & musician from Cameroon 🇨🇲 & #AtlanticFellow. He blends medicine, research & music to advance brain health and combat dementia stigma, focusing on community solutions and health policy. Atlantic Fellows UCSF MAC gbhi.org/profiles/wepny…

That finishes intros to 24-25 #AtlanticFellows for Equity in Brain Health—they will spend 12 months training in brain health, leadership & dementia prevention w/ UCSF MAC Trinity College Dublin experts towards a shared goal of reducing the scale & impact of dementia. gbhi.org/news-publicati…

Mick O'Kelly, PhD, MFA, BFA of Global Brain Health Institute printed a 3D model of his REM stage sleep at the UCSF Makers Lab as part of a project that uses art to explore the brain and brain health. Another piece in this project is a stained glass window made from an EEG. bit.ly/3Zhe4u6

Addressing dementia diagnosis in Africa! #AtlanticFellow Chukwuanugo Ogbuagu and team have adapted a digital brain health tool for Southeast Nigeria, improving early detection and reducing stigma. #BrainHealth #Alzheimers 🧠 nature.com/articles/d4414…