Anja Leist
@anjaleist.bsky.social
Professor in Public Health and Ageing, Special Advisor to the Rector on research assessment, University of Luxembourg
Passionate about understanding social determinants of cognitive ageing. ERC grantee. Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.
Passionate about understanding social determinants of cognitive ageing. ERC grantee. Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.
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🎯 TARGET Guideline published 🎉
TARGET is a reporting guideline for observational studies of interventions that use the target trial framework.
Over 3 years the @TARGETGuideline was rigorously developed and was co-published today in @jama.com & @bmj.com
doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350
#episky
TARGET is a reporting guideline for observational studies of interventions that use the target trial framework.
Over 3 years the @TARGETGuideline was rigorously developed and was co-published today in @jama.com & @bmj.com
doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350
#episky
September 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🎯 TARGET Guideline published 🎉
TARGET is a reporting guideline for observational studies of interventions that use the target trial framework.
Over 3 years the @TARGETGuideline was rigorously developed and was co-published today in @jama.com & @bmj.com
doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350
#episky
TARGET is a reporting guideline for observational studies of interventions that use the target trial framework.
Over 3 years the @TARGETGuideline was rigorously developed and was co-published today in @jama.com & @bmj.com
doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13350
#episky
Throwback to 2017's wonderful car-free day in Luxembourg - wouldn't we all want to see this in 2025 again? 🚴♂️
May 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Throwback to 2017's wonderful car-free day in Luxembourg - wouldn't we all want to see this in 2025 again? 🚴♂️
We are seeking a doctoral researcher in Social Epidemiology/Neuroepidemiology, interested in the nexus of the Social Determinants of Health, lifestyle and risk of neurodegenerative disease, notably Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
emea3.mrted.ly/3uvch
#PhD #SDoH #dementia
@uni.lu
emea3.mrted.ly/3uvch
#PhD #SDoH #dementia
@uni.lu
Job Portal - University of Luxembourg
emea3.mrted.ly
April 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We are seeking a doctoral researcher in Social Epidemiology/Neuroepidemiology, interested in the nexus of the Social Determinants of Health, lifestyle and risk of neurodegenerative disease, notably Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
emea3.mrted.ly/3uvch
#PhD #SDoH #dementia
@uni.lu
emea3.mrted.ly/3uvch
#PhD #SDoH #dementia
@uni.lu
Thank you @stirlandia.bsky.social and @jetmjvonk.bsky.social for highlighting our work. All credit to Matthias Klee, lead of the paper, and the colleagues.
Again a confirmation of the important role of cardiovascular pathways to #dementia, based on HRS and Medicare data
@uni.lu @erc.europa.eu
Again a confirmation of the important role of cardiovascular pathways to #dementia, based on HRS and Medicare data
@uni.lu @erc.europa.eu
This paper in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social outlines the contribution of 8 (mostly cardiovascular) comorbidities to #dementia risk over time.
Elegant and important work from @anjaleist.bsky.social and colleagues
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Elegant and important work from @anjaleist.bsky.social and colleagues
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
April 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Thank you @stirlandia.bsky.social and @jetmjvonk.bsky.social for highlighting our work. All credit to Matthias Klee, lead of the paper, and the colleagues.
Again a confirmation of the important role of cardiovascular pathways to #dementia, based on HRS and Medicare data
@uni.lu @erc.europa.eu
Again a confirmation of the important role of cardiovascular pathways to #dementia, based on HRS and Medicare data
@uni.lu @erc.europa.eu
We summarise evidence on how language influences our beliefs and actions ▶️ there is a societal advantage to adopting gender inclusive language.
Particularly important in contexts where gendered languages are spoken, such as French, German or Spanish: www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
Particularly important in contexts where gendered languages are spoken, such as French, German or Spanish: www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
The Power of Words
written with Anja Leist Language is more than a communication tool – it shapes thought and affects choices in everyday interactions. Quantitative research increasingly shows that words influence our t...
www.linkedin.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We summarise evidence on how language influences our beliefs and actions ▶️ there is a societal advantage to adopting gender inclusive language.
Particularly important in contexts where gendered languages are spoken, such as French, German or Spanish: www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
Particularly important in contexts where gendered languages are spoken, such as French, German or Spanish: www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
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In an unprecedented move, research-grant reviews have been suspended indefinitely at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research
https://go.nature.com/4gc0Bc5
https://go.nature.com/4gc0Bc5
‘Never seen anything like this’: Trump’s team halts NIH meetings and travel
In an unprecedented move, research-grant reviews have been suspended indefinitely at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research.
go.nature.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In an unprecedented move, research-grant reviews have been suspended indefinitely at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research
https://go.nature.com/4gc0Bc5
https://go.nature.com/4gc0Bc5
Very proud of @junghyunkim.bsky.social to publish one of her @uni.lu doctoral thesis chapters in such a prestigious outlet! @amjepi.bsky.social
💡 Jung Hyun used transfer learning to improve accuracy of dementia estimation in underrepresented groups
Funding: European Research Council
💡 Jung Hyun used transfer learning to improve accuracy of dementia estimation in underrepresented groups
Funding: European Research Council
🚨 Underrepresentation of racially and ethnically diverse populations in dementia studies is a challenge.
"How can we make better use of the data we have?"
With @mariaglymour.bsky.social, Kenneth Langa, and @anjaleist.bsky.social, now in American Journal of Epidemiology🔓
👉 doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
"How can we make better use of the data we have?"
With @mariaglymour.bsky.social, Kenneth Langa, and @anjaleist.bsky.social, now in American Journal of Epidemiology🔓
👉 doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
Improving accuracy in the estimation of probable dementia in racially and ethnically diverse groups with penalized regression and transfer learning
Abstract. Algorithmic estimations of dementia status are widely used in public health and epidemiological research, however, inadequate algorithm performan
doi.org
January 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Very proud of @junghyunkim.bsky.social to publish one of her @uni.lu doctoral thesis chapters in such a prestigious outlet! @amjepi.bsky.social
💡 Jung Hyun used transfer learning to improve accuracy of dementia estimation in underrepresented groups
Funding: European Research Council
💡 Jung Hyun used transfer learning to improve accuracy of dementia estimation in underrepresented groups
Funding: European Research Council
Happy to invite researchers to Luxembourg for the EAPS Health, Morbidity, and Mortality Working Group meeting 10-12 Sep 2025 #demography #sociology #gerontology #EpiSky hmmwg.vse.cz/homepage/wor...
Call for papers – Luxembourg 2025
Call for Abstracts and Save the Date! We are pleased to announce the forthcoming annual meeting of the EAPS Health, Morbidity, and Mortality Working Group, which will take place at the University of L...
hmmwg.vse.cz
January 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Happy to invite researchers to Luxembourg for the EAPS Health, Morbidity, and Mortality Working Group meeting 10-12 Sep 2025 #demography #sociology #gerontology #EpiSky hmmwg.vse.cz/homepage/wor...
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Upgrade your #causalinference arsenal.
A revision of our book "Causal Inference: What If" is available at miguelhernan.org/whatifbook
Thanks to everyone who suggested improvements, reported typos, and proposed new citations and material.
Enjoy the #WhatIfBook plus code and data. Also, it's free.
A revision of our book "Causal Inference: What If" is available at miguelhernan.org/whatifbook
Thanks to everyone who suggested improvements, reported typos, and proposed new citations and material.
Enjoy the #WhatIfBook plus code and data. Also, it's free.
December 23, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Upgrade your #causalinference arsenal.
A revision of our book "Causal Inference: What If" is available at miguelhernan.org/whatifbook
Thanks to everyone who suggested improvements, reported typos, and proposed new citations and material.
Enjoy the #WhatIfBook plus code and data. Also, it's free.
A revision of our book "Causal Inference: What If" is available at miguelhernan.org/whatifbook
Thanks to everyone who suggested improvements, reported typos, and proposed new citations and material.
Enjoy the #WhatIfBook plus code and data. Also, it's free.
Very happy to see our project masterfully led by Dr Jure Mur now published 🎉 An emulated trial design on the question of effectiveness of hearing aid use to modify #dementia risk.
#Episky
Data #UKBiobank
Funding #ERC
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
#Episky
Data #UKBiobank
Funding #ERC
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
A hypothetical intervention on the use of hearing aids for the risk of dementia in people with hearing loss in UK Biobank
Abstract. Observational studies have reported that hearing aid (HA) use is associated with a reduced risk of dementia diagnosis, suggesting a possible prot
doi.org
December 19, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Very happy to see our project masterfully led by Dr Jure Mur now published 🎉 An emulated trial design on the question of effectiveness of hearing aid use to modify #dementia risk.
#Episky
Data #UKBiobank
Funding #ERC
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
#Episky
Data #UKBiobank
Funding #ERC
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
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💡How does a large minimum wage increase impact health? 🤔
Excited to share our new paper with @anjaleist.bsky.social
& Marc Suhrcke, now published in Social Science & Medicine (Open Access!) 🔓
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Econsky #Episky
Excited to share our new paper with @anjaleist.bsky.social
& Marc Suhrcke, now published in Social Science & Medicine (Open Access!) 🔓
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Econsky #Episky
The unintended effects of a large minimum wage increase on health: Evidence from South Korea
The 2018 minimum wage increase in South Korea was a major policy change that impacted employment and labour productivity, but its effects on health ha…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:27 PM
💡How does a large minimum wage increase impact health? 🤔
Excited to share our new paper with @anjaleist.bsky.social
& Marc Suhrcke, now published in Social Science & Medicine (Open Access!) 🔓
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Econsky #Episky
Excited to share our new paper with @anjaleist.bsky.social
& Marc Suhrcke, now published in Social Science & Medicine (Open Access!) 🔓
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Econsky #Episky
The @ec.europa.eu CORDIS platform gives an overview of some of the findings of my ERC-funded CRISP project: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4...
How education and gender inequalities impact cognitive reserve
Better understanding of the contextual factors that stimulate ‘cognitive reserve’ could inform policies to reduce cognitive...
cordis.europa.eu
December 16, 2024 at 1:18 PM
The @ec.europa.eu CORDIS platform gives an overview of some of the findings of my ERC-funded CRISP project: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4...
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Proud congratulations to @ryanmandrews.bsky.social on the publication of "Association of tailpipe-related and non-tailpipe-related #airpollution exposure w #cognitivedecline in the Chicago Health & Aging Project."
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/...
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/...
Association of Tailpipe-Related and Nontailpipe–Related Air Pollution Exposure with Cognitive Decline in the Chicago Health and Aging Project | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 132, No. 12
Background: Evidence suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of
dementia and related cognitive outcomes. A major source of air pollution is automotive
traffic, which is...
ehp.niehs.nih.gov
December 6, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Proud congratulations to @ryanmandrews.bsky.social on the publication of "Association of tailpipe-related and non-tailpipe-related #airpollution exposure w #cognitivedecline in the Chicago Health & Aging Project."
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/...
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/...
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Earlier this year, I received news that fake peer reviews were allegedly being submitted impersonating me and approximately six others
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘It felt very icky’: This scientist’s name was used to write fake peer reviews
Elsevier retracts dozens of journal articles that were published based on “fictitious” reviews
www.science.org
December 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Earlier this year, I received news that fake peer reviews were allegedly being submitted impersonating me and approximately six others
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
That feeling when you find your handle in a great starter pack. Thanks Kenzie 🥳
Here's my attempt to start building up our social gerontology community. I *know* that I am missing folks, so please comment, and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/KnsmUGh
go.bsky.app/KnsmUGh
November 27, 2024 at 8:52 PM
That feeling when you find your handle in a great starter pack. Thanks Kenzie 🥳
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We’re advertising 3 new PhD Studentships within Equalise our new ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity. Please share widely..
Exciting opportunities ... 3 PhD studentships in our new Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
We’re advertising 3 new PhD Studentships within Equalise our new ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity. Please share widely..
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Are you registered for the virtual 2024-2025 CAUSALab Methods Series at Karolinska Institutet?
Next Tuesday, Johan Steen presents on immortal time bias. Registration below.
Did you miss the last talk on estimating vaccine effectiveness? Watch on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnM...
Next Tuesday, Johan Steen presents on immortal time bias. Registration below.
Did you miss the last talk on estimating vaccine effectiveness? Watch on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnM...
The 2024-2025 CAUSALAb Methods Series at Karolinska Institutet continues w/ Johan Steen's presentation on immortal time bias.
📆 Nov 26, 2024
⏰ 15.00 CEST/9.00 ET
📍 All Methods Series talks virtual
Register to attend: 👇
stats.sender.net/forms/e7JD1d...
#causalinference #publichealth #causal
📆 Nov 26, 2024
⏰ 15.00 CEST/9.00 ET
📍 All Methods Series talks virtual
Register to attend: 👇
stats.sender.net/forms/e7JD1d...
#causalinference #publichealth #causal
November 19, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Are you registered for the virtual 2024-2025 CAUSALab Methods Series at Karolinska Institutet?
Next Tuesday, Johan Steen presents on immortal time bias. Registration below.
Did you miss the last talk on estimating vaccine effectiveness? Watch on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnM...
Next Tuesday, Johan Steen presents on immortal time bias. Registration below.
Did you miss the last talk on estimating vaccine effectiveness? Watch on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnM...
Reposted by Anja Leist
The global number of people aged 65 years and older is set to double within the next thirty years
November 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM
The global number of people aged 65 years and older is set to double within the next thirty years
Reposted by Anja Leist
We've put together an #Epidemiology / #EpiSky starter pack with some of our members & friends! Please share!
TESTIMONIALS
'The original data scientists' - @miguelhernan.bsky.social
'The new rock stars' - @nytimes.com
'A science of high importance' - @natureportfolio.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/K6DXCGi
TESTIMONIALS
'The original data scientists' - @miguelhernan.bsky.social
'The new rock stars' - @nytimes.com
'A science of high importance' - @natureportfolio.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/K6DXCGi
November 12, 2024 at 5:06 PM
We've put together an #Epidemiology / #EpiSky starter pack with some of our members & friends! Please share!
TESTIMONIALS
'The original data scientists' - @miguelhernan.bsky.social
'The new rock stars' - @nytimes.com
'A science of high importance' - @natureportfolio.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/K6DXCGi
TESTIMONIALS
'The original data scientists' - @miguelhernan.bsky.social
'The new rock stars' - @nytimes.com
'A science of high importance' - @natureportfolio.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/K6DXCGi
My first 'real' post here is a link to my reflections on what is scientific excellence in the light of the international discussions on #researchassessment in the #CoARA coalition and elsewhere: www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-s...
What is scientific excellence? A tentative (non-)definition of excellence
Views are my own. How do we define what is excellent research? What scientists strive for, namely, to conduct research considered as excellent – and indeed funders strive to fund excellent research an...
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November 8, 2024 at 7:08 PM
My first 'real' post here is a link to my reflections on what is scientific excellence in the light of the international discussions on #researchassessment in the #CoARA coalition and elsewhere: www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-s...