CASH Lab

Cognition, Aging, Sleep and Health Lab (CASH Lab)
College of Nursing | University of South Florida
PI/Director: Dr. Ashley F. Curtis @ashleyfcurtis

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September is Healthy Aging Month 🧠

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing practical, science-backed tips from our own work and the broader field of cognitive aging—simple strategies you can use every day to support lifelong brain health.

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🧠 Healthy Cognitive Aging vs. Warning Signs

In this article, CASH Lab Director Dr. Curtis explains typical healthy changes, the red flags to watch for, and how they’re evaluated.

https://t.co/cgkpzz8A9x

#HealthyCognitiveAging #BrainHealth #BrainWisemedia

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CASH Lab Doctoral Trainee Nataša Billeci was honored to be selected and recently attend the Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics Workshop at University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, sponsored by the NIH - National Institute on Aging.

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Congratulations Dr. Curtis!!

[Dr. Ashley F. Curtis @ashleyfcurtis]

Honored to be recognized with two Faculty Excellence Awards (Mentoring + Research & Scholarship) at the @USFHealthNurse Fall Kick-off event! Extremely grateful to my students, colleagues, and collaborators who make this work possible and fulfilling! 🙌 @CASHlabUSF @SHINE_sci

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🎓 Officially Dr. Costa!

HUGE congrats to CASH Lab’s @AmyN_Costa on defending her dissertation examining sleep-related correlates of the objective/subjective cognition relationship in older adults.

Dr. Costa is off to a T32 postdoc @PittSleep this fall. We are so proud!! 💤🧠🎉

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New pub alert! Check it out below.

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SHINE Science: Hot of the Press🔥

CBT-I is the front-line treatment for insomnia-but who should deliver it? Our new debate article published in SLEEP tackles this key question and discuss the future of CBT-I delivery.

📖Read here & join the conversation: https://t.co/NmwAgAhqsn

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Check out Dr. Curtis' feature in Prevention Magazine!

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📰 I recently shared insights in Prevention Magazine on a new study linking napping and mortality risk. The science is nuanced - particularly as we age.
https://t.co/YK5R58Okvu

#SleepHealth #Aging #Napping #SleepResearch @CASHlabUSF @USFHealthNurse @SHINE_sci

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Had a great time presenting at the @USFHealthMed Sleep Medicine Research Lecture series today. I shared new updates from my Women's Health Collaborative funded study examining sex-specific sleep & pain risk factors for cognitive dysfunction across menopause.

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Disseminating our science is one of the best parts of what we do!

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Big week for SHINE Science at #SLEEP2025!

✨ The @CASHlabUSF's Dr. @ashleyfcurtis, doctoral candidate Amy Costa and graduate researcher Susan Rodriguez shared new findings on cognitive training, sleep, alcohol use, cardiovascular health and sex differences in aging.

[Dr. Ashley F. Curtis @ashleyfcurtis]

What a whirlwind week at #SLEEP2025 in Seattle! Grateful for the chance to share exciting science, cheer on my amazing @cashlabusf trainees, debut @SHINE_sci to the sleep world, reconnect with friends & colleagues, and meet many new faces. Already excited for Baltimore 2026! 🧠💤

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Come check out our final poster presentation at today’s session- led by our graduate trainee Susan Rodriguez - discussing sex differences in associations between napping and heart rate variability in older adults! #SLEEP2025 @ashleyfcurtis

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Way to go Amy!!

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Congrats to @CASHlabUSF @AmyN_Costa for killing it at her oral presentation on sleep moderating the relationship between subjective and objective cognition in older adults. #sleep2025

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Come check out our morning posters starting at 10am- showcasing @ashleyfcurtis @aasmfoundation funded work! #SLEEP2025

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Fun @CASHlabUSF lunch at the #SLEEP2025 conference in beautiful Seattle. Excited to present our work this week and take in all the innovative sleep science! #gobulls @USFHealthNurse @SHINE_sci

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Come see us next week at #SLEEP2025 !!

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My lab is gearing up for a busy #SLEEP2025 ! Come check out our presentations next week and chat with us - details below. See you in Seattle! @CASHlabUSF @USFHealthNurse

[Dr. Ashley F. Curtis @ashleyfcurtis]

Perk of working @USFHealthNurse is that the annual spring fling is in a gorgeous venue this year - @BuschGardens !

[Dr. Ashley F. Curtis @ashleyfcurtis]

Honored to speak at the USF Women’s Health Collaborative Women in White Coats panel last night! Incredible discussions on all aspects of women’s health research with a room full of inspiring women. Grateful to the leadership & organizers for a powerful evening. #WomensHealth

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Happy National Women's Health Week!

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Excited to share a glimpse into the work we're leading at the SHINE Science Center , where I serve as Assistant Director—driving progress in sleep health research and interdisciplinary collaboration. @SHINE_sci @USFHealthNurse
#SleepScience #SHINEScience

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🌟 Meet the minds behind SHINE Science! 🌟 We’re proud to introduce the dedicated team driving innovation & discovery at the SHINE Science Center. Stay tuned this week to learn more about each of our incredible team members and their work! #SHINEscience #innovation #sleep