Gloria Chemutai

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Healthcare workers in Kenya show up for patients every day under immense pressure. But what does this mean for their #mental health and wellbeing?

#HealthcareWorkers #MentalHealth #UZIMADS

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Join our upcoming #webinar on Mental Health of Kenyan University Students: Evidence from the UZIMA Data Science Study.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫➡️ https://t.co/fqg1bLx6yM
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM EAT
#MentalHealth #StudentsWellbeing

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Our Quarter 1 2026 Newsletter is out!

The year is already taking shape, with ongoing work across the Institute. This edition brings together updates from across our programmes, including research highlights and team news.

Take a look ➡️ https://t.co/tIB9gXekLJ

[Crystal Kizor @crystal_kizor]

At 23, with no prior experience, I turned this dilapidated building into Nigeria’s first offgrid hospital.
Here’s how (5 principles) 🧵:

📍 Enugu, Nigeria

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

This #BrainAwarenessWeek, we are highlighting our work to improve brain health across Africa and South/Central Asia through research and community-focused initiatives.

Learn more about our research projects ➡️https://t.co/D8NzXxahwd
#BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Join us for the webinar “The Mental Wellbeing of Healthcare Workers: What the Evidence Tells Us” as we examine the mental health realities in healthcare settings today.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 ➡️https://t.co/xKdGaO7Tz3

#MentalHealth #HealthcareWorkers #WorkplaceWellbeing

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded through reflections from our Founding Director, Prof. Zul Merali of the importance of slowing down and caring for one another.
We’re grateful to all who walk this journey with us. Wishing you a peaceful festive season.
#BrainHealth

[Aga Khan University @AKUGlobal]

Come Join us at BMI Conference 2025!

We’re uniting global experts and community leaders to tackle urgent issues affecting brain and mind health — from dementia and climate change to digital overload and more.
This year’s conference reimagines how we can build thriving communities across the Global South.

����️ 3–5 November 2025
🧠 Register now – https://t.co/egF89TrwCD

Watch now: https://t.co/pRdZr4sbPE

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Join us at the BMI Global Conference 2025: Building Thriving Communities, Promoting Brain & Mental Health, hosted by the @AKU_BMI

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: November 3–5, 2025,

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Register now ➡️ https://t.co/b17gKxjx8i

#AKUBMIconference

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Prof. Zul Merali, Founding Director of BMI, will join the Science Summit at #UNGA80 in New York. He will speak on the panel “The Future of Brain Health – A Call to Action,” bringing perspectives from East Africa to the global dialogue on brain health.

#BrainHealth #MentalHealth

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

From Neuron to Neighborhood! Our 2nd Bi-Annual Brain & Mental Health Conference happens this November in Karachi, Pakistan! Join researchers, policymakers & communities advancing brain health.

Register ➡️https://t.co/Hg4R9h3X1R

#BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Conference

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

The dissemination of findings from the Genetics of PTSD in African Ancestry Populations study is underway! The study expands knowledge on #PTSD in African populations, builds research capacity in Kenya, reduces stigma and informs stronger #mental health systems and policies.

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Today is #worldalzheimersday. This year’s theme 'Ask About Dementia' reminds us that every question matters. Join us in spreading awareness and compassion.💜
#AskAboutDementia #BrainHealth #dementiaawareness

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Register for our Youth #Suicide Prevention Forum titled "Making #Prevention Everyone’s Business: Hope in Action, " organised in collaboration with the @SciforAfrica on October 1, 2025

Register Now ➡️ https://t.co/QREbiPQ7hw
#EndTheStigma #HopeInAction #MentalHealth

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Sept 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day! This year’s theme 'Ask About Dementia' reminds us that asking questions is the first step to understanding, supporting & caring.
@AKU_BMI , our research on dementia includes informing care, policy & community action.
➡️https://t.co/D8NzXxahwd

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Brain health evolves throughout life. From childhood to old age, our brains undergo constant changes that influence how we think, feel, and behave.

Register for our webinar titled 'Same Brain, Different Stages: A Lifespan Guide to Brain Wellness' to learn how you can support your brain at every stage of life. Our expert speakers will share practical strategies for maintaining cognitive health and promoting wellness across the lifespan.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, August 7, 2025

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 2:00–3:15 PM EAT | 4:00–5:15 PM PKT | 12:00 - 1:15 PM GMT
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 ➡️https://t.co/yZJEvKvN76
#WorldBrainDay #BrainWellness #BrainHealth

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

We are proud to have some of our researchers, Dr Chi Udeh-Momoh, Dr. Karen Blackmon, Dr. Rachel Maina, Kevin Kipkoech, Wambui Karanja and Ann Gitere, presenting research that highlights the importance of culturally relevant approaches to brain health in African populations at the @alzassociation International Conference (AAIC) 2025, currently underway in Toronto, Canada.

Our work highlights the use of tailored cognitive assessments, the application of digital and wearable tools in low-resource settings, and the integration of local context in dementia research. We are also sharing insights on early detection through speech analysis, biomarkers, and vitality tracking, as well as community perceptions of clinical trials and biospecimen collection.

We continue to champion research that is both scientifically rigorous and deeply rooted in African realities.
#AAIC2025 #BrainHealth #DementiaResearch

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Through this programme, we are co-creating relevant interventions for African populations and helping individuals and communities take meaningful steps to reduce dementia risk and build a future of resilient ageing.

#BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealthForAllAges

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

The Africa FINGERS Programme, led by our translational neuroscientist Dr. Chi Udeh-Momoh, is advancing efforts toward a healthier ageing population across the continent. The programme promotes dementia prevention through an integrated focus on five key areas essential for healthy brain ageing, including the active management of heart and overall health, healthy nutrition, brain and mental enrichment, regular physical and leisure activities, as well as strong social connections supported by effective stress management.

#BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealthForAllAges

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Yesterday, we wrapped up a Neuroimaging and Wearable Sensors Workshop aimed at strengthening internal research skills among our teams from BMI, Haematology-Oncology, Clinical Research Unit (CRU), and the Radiology and Imaging Department through an intensive learning experience.

Participants deepened their understanding of brain structure, learned how to work with data from wearable sensors, and explored how artificial intelligence tools such as large language models can support brain health research. The final hackathon provided an opportunity to apply these new skills to real-world challenges drawn from the Brain Resilience Kenya Project.

Big thank you to our expert facilitators, Dr. Karen Blackmon, Dr.Thomas Thesen, Camilo Castelblanco, Dr. Benard Alaka, and Anaum Showkat, and to every participant who made this workshop a success.

#BrainHealth #CapacityBuilding #ResearchTraining