Francesca R Farina
@francescarofa.bsky.social
Neuroscientist | Research Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago | Senior Fellow at the Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #SexDifferences
https://www.gbhi.org/profiles/francesca-farina
https://www.gbhi.org/profiles/francesca-farina
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Our new study out today in Lancet Healthy Longevity advocates for young adulthood as a key, yet overlooked, stage for dementia prevention: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
New paper: doi.org/10.1111/jora... What mental health profiles exist during preclinical stages? Data were drawn from 13 studies with over 100,000 young people from community and school samples. Discussed are early-stage profiles spanning from excellent mental health to more at-risk profiles.
October 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New paper: doi.org/10.1111/jora... What mental health profiles exist during preclinical stages? Data were drawn from 13 studies with over 100,000 young people from community and school samples. Discussed are early-stage profiles spanning from excellent mental health to more at-risk profiles.
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...
July 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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...
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
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 🧪
July 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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 🧪
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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
June 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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...
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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
Join a global community addressing #brainhealth challenges @ucsfmac.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
www.gbhi.org/apply
June 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
Join a global community addressing #brainhealth challenges @ucsfmac.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
www.gbhi.org/apply
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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...
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
May 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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...
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...
Thank you Scott for leading this piece. Brain health is a life long process, let's start the conversations early!
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...
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
May 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you Scott for leading this piece. Brain health is a life long process, let's start the conversations early!
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A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved
March 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved
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
March 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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
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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
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
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
February 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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February 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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🥳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
To find out more:
ASI: tinyurl.com/3zvf9tvh
NSI: tinyurl.com/52hssrb5
DTI: tinyurl.com/37y5dfyt
February 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🥳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
To find out more:
ASI: tinyurl.com/3zvf9tvh
NSI: tinyurl.com/52hssrb5
DTI: tinyurl.com/37y5dfyt
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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
Learn more at alzheimer.ie/creating-cha... #DementiaResearch
Research Funding
alzheimer.ie
February 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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
Learn more at alzheimer.ie/creating-cha... #DementiaResearch
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February 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
November 17, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
👇👇👇👇👇
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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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...
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
February 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/assistan...
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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...
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...
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
Really looking forward to this webinar on partnering with #Vietnamese communities - sign up here! Alz.org/research-webinars #dementia #research #participatoryresearch
February 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Really looking forward to this webinar on partnering with #Vietnamese communities - sign up here! Alz.org/research-webinars #dementia #research #participatoryresearch
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...
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...
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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...
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...
With the inimitable Helen Rochford-Brennan, Global Dementia Ambassador and Irish advocate @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social 👏
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
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
With the inimitable Helen Rochford-Brennan, Global Dementia Ambassador and Irish advocate @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social 👏
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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.
January 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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.
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
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...
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
Scientist/Senior Scientist – Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto – Canadian Association for Neuroscience
can-acn.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
📣 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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!
January 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
📣 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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!
Reposted by Francesca R Farina
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!
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!
January 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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!
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!
Our new study out today in Lancet Healthy Longevity advocates for young adulthood as a key, yet overlooked, stage for dementia prevention: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎
December 20, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Our new study out today in Lancet Healthy Longevity advocates for young adulthood as a key, yet overlooked, stage for dementia prevention: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎
This discussion began at #AAIC23 & reflects 2 years of work by the NextGen Brain Health team and our amazing collaborators 🧠🌎