A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (@fionakumfor) 's Twitter Profile
A/Prof Fiona Kumfor

@fionakumfor

NHMRC Career Development Fellow and Clinical Neuropsychologist at @BrainMind_Usyd interested in social cognition, neuropsychiatry and behaviour

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A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (@fionakumfor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to taking part in the first SIGNATURE workshop in just a few hours. If (like me) you can't be in Pavia in person 😢 you can follow along with everything on YouTube - link 👇

The AFTD (@aftdhope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A paper co-authored by prominent #FTD experts, including members of AFTD staff, highlighted gaps in FTD research caused by a lack of diversity. The authors issue a call to #researchers for more diversity and disparities–focused research. Learn more at: bit.ly/3PDJp4Z

A paper co-authored by prominent #FTD experts, including members of AFTD staff, highlighted gaps in FTD research caused by a lack of diversity. The authors issue a call to #researchers for more diversity and disparities–focused research.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3PDJp4Z
INS (@insneuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Don’t forget to VOTE for the INS President, North American Member at Large, Non-North American Member at Large, and Early Career Member at Large! Professional and Emeritus members are eligible to vote until September 25 🚨 the-ins.org/ins-election-2…

🚨 Don’t forget to VOTE for the INS President, North American Member at Large, Non-North American Member at Large, and Early Career Member at Large! Professional and Emeritus members are eligible to vote until September 25 🚨 the-ins.org/ins-election-2…
Frontier at Brain & Mind Centre (@frontier_usyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There's still time to register for online tickets to the FRONTIER 2023 Carer Information Day on 25th September! Join us for talks on art therapy, positive behaviour support, motor symptoms in FTD, communication, and more: bit.ly/carerday2023 Brain & Mind Centre #endFTD

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During #DementiaActionWeek, we're thrilled to highlight our inspiring partnership with the Artful: Art and Dementia program at MCA Australia. Witness the incredible impact they've had on enriching the lives of those living with dementia. Brain & Mind Centre youtu.be/3Fk4k1vojRw

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As part of #DementiaActionWeek, we share Phil’s story of participating in the Artful: Art and Dementia program MCA Australia, shedding light on younger-onset dementias and the power of art in dementia care. Brain & Mind Centre sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/abo…

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Introducing Try INS, our new membership campaign! Never been an INS member? Apply for a chance to win a FREE INS membership! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! The application deadline is December 1, 2023. ⏰ Apply here: the-ins.org/try-ins/

Introducing Try INS, our new membership campaign!  Never been an INS member? Apply for a chance to win a FREE INS membership! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! The application deadline is December 1, 2023. ⏰

Apply here: the-ins.org/try-ins/
Sterre de Boer, MD (@sterredeboer1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🗓️ Friday the 13th is definitely not giving me bad luck! I have the honour to talk with Jess Hazelton about her interesting paper on the influence of interoception and cognition on emotion recognition! Don’t miss it 👉🏽protect-au.mimecast.com/s/R2L8C2xMQziV… #ISTAART #FTDPIA #FTD Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders PIA

🗓️ Friday the 13th is definitely not giving me bad luck! I have the honour to talk with <a href="/_JLHazelton/">Jess Hazelton</a> about her interesting paper on the influence of interoception and cognition on emotion recognition! Don’t miss it 👉🏽protect-au.mimecast.com/s/R2L8C2xMQziV… 

#ISTAART #FTDPIA #FTD <a href="/FTDPIA/">Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders PIA</a>
Sterre de Boer, MD (@sterredeboer1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to presenting together with Arabella Bouzigues at the #FTD PIA Journal club Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders PIA! I have the honour to present the great work of Jess Hazelton and A/Prof Fiona Kumfor, followed by a Q&A with Jess Hazelton herself! Hope to see you there!

INS (@insneuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢Don’t miss the Social Cognition, Affect & Communication SIG Webinar! Wednesday October 25th, 5PM EST. Dr. Amy Pinkham is discussing “Introspective Accuracy for Cognitive and Social Cognitive Ability in Severe Mental Illness” Register: bit.ly/3rDW1jC

📢Don’t miss the Social Cognition, Affect &amp;
Communication SIG Webinar! Wednesday October 25th, 5PM EST. Dr. Amy Pinkham is discussing “Introspective Accuracy for Cognitive and Social Cognitive Ability in Severe Mental Illness” Register: bit.ly/3rDW1jC
Cady Block, PhD, ABPP-CN (@docblock_neuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I was impressed at all of the many amazing #INS2024inNYC submissions, & so happy to see all the excited posts as people receive news of acceptance. We’ll have: 1️⃣5️⃣ symposia 2️⃣2️⃣ paper sessions (6 per) 1️⃣0️⃣ poster sessions (up to 120 per) That’s a LOT of great science!

I was impressed at all of the many amazing #INS2024inNYC submissions, &amp; so happy to see all the excited posts as people receive news of acceptance. We’ll have:

1️⃣5️⃣ symposia
2️⃣2️⃣ paper sessions (6 per)
1️⃣0️⃣ poster sessions (up to 120 per)

That’s a LOT of great science!
Australasian Society for Psychophysiology (@asocpsy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Attention all procrastinators! DEADLINES EXTENDED! 🧠 Early bird registration for #ASP23 has been extended to Friday 17th of November! 🧠Abstract submission is open for an additional 24 hours! Don't miss your chance to join us in Hobart University of Tasmania Dec 4-6! asp.org.au/conference/asp…

Dementia Law Network (@dementialawnet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fantastic to hear the impactful work on suicide prevention by Pat Dudgeon at the Brain & Mind Centre Symposium. Important statistics on the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ppl incarceration. Risk of #dementia is also 3x higher in this group.

Fantastic to hear the impactful work on suicide prevention by <a href="/pat_dudgeon/">Pat Dudgeon</a> at the <a href="/BrainMind_Usyd/">Brain & Mind Centre</a> Symposium. Important statistics on the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ppl incarceration. Risk of #dementia is also 3x higher in this group.
A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (@fionakumfor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A brief hiatus from mat leave to share our new paper investigating criminal risk behaviours in #dementia. The lack of systematic research has led to an underestimation of how common these behaviours are and their implications for patients and families

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🚨 Early Bird Alert for #AS4SANers! 🕊️ Don't miss out on the savings for our annual meeting: 👩‍🎓 Students: Grab your spot for just $225! 👨‍💼 Professionals: Secure your seat at $295! ⏰ Clock's ticking until May 3rd (11.59pm AEST)! Register NOW & save ➡️ as4san.com/2024-conferenc…

Frontier at Brain & Mind Centre (@frontier_usyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're immensely proud of our current & vintage Frontierers, and Frontier friends who shared vital insights at ASSBI 2024. They presented on crucial topics on understanding & treating FTD, PPA, & other dementias. #ASSBI #FTD #PPA #DementiaCare Olivier Piguet

We're immensely proud of our current &amp; vintage Frontierers, and Frontier friends who shared vital insights at <a href="/ASSBI1/">ASSBI</a> 2024. They presented on crucial topics on understanding &amp; treating FTD, PPA, &amp; other dementias. #ASSBI #FTD #PPA #DementiaCare <a href="/Olivier_Piguet/">Olivier Piguet</a>