Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney

A research clinic & program targeting modifiable dementia risk factors - Brain & Mind Centre & Charles Perkins Centre, @prof_naismith @cogsleep @Sydney_Science

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

🧠 New Deep-Learning Tool for PVS Segmentation

Proud to share a collaborative paper introducing PINGU, a robust model for measuring perivascular spaces (PVS) across diverse MRI data.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/lqNLlmiUvj

@ShawnKong11

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

🧠 New Paper Alert!

Our PhD student @RachaelYu23 explored how arterial stiffness (PWV) relates to prefrontal cortex structure in older adults.
Findings show higher PWV = thinner cortex highlighting vascular health as key for brain ageing.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/nGqPJfnxL6

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Celebrating our students at the #BMCSymposium2025

Our talented team presented their research. We’re so proud of their hard work.

Special congrats to Yansen Wang, winner of the Best Poster Award (Master’s category)! 🏆

Thanks to @BrainMind_Usyd for an inspiring event!

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

🎉 Big week of celebrations at the HBA Clinic!

👏 Ally submitted her PhD, 🎓 @Nicoleez91 PhD was approved, and Charlotte & Nick completed their Honours!

💛 We also farewelled Lucy, our amazing NeuroMusic Trial neuropsychologist.

We couldn’t be prouder of our HBA team 💫

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

🧠💜 World Alzheimer’s Month

This Thursday our team is in the community sharing evidence-based strategies for healthy brain ageing & dementia prevention.

📍 9:30am Woodstock Community Centre
📍 11:30am Petersham RSL

Join us to learn, connect & take action for brain health!

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

🌍💤 Our team shared new research at #WorldSleep2025 showing how sleep and its neurobiological markers reveal vital insights into ageing and dementia risk.

👏 Proud of our presenters for advancing the science on the global stage!

@ShawnKong11

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

We are delighted to welcome Peta Kazantzis as our new Clinic Coordinator. 🎉

Peta will help streamline clinic operations, support our team and participants, and keep our services running smoothly.

Please join us in welcoming Peta to the team!

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

We’re thrilled to have @Nicoleez91 continuing with us in her new role as Postdoctoral Research Associate!

Nicole brings strong expertise in RCTs, neuroimaging, and a deep commitment to prevention in dementia care. We’re excited to see the impact of her work in this next chapter

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Huge congratulations to our PhD student, Nicole Espinosa Zarlenga , on submitting her thesis!

A remarkable milestone and a testament to her dedication and hard work.

We’re so proud of you! 👏🎓

[Nicole Espinosa Zarlenga @Nicoleez91]

I still can’t believe I’ve submitted my PhD thesis! Grateful for the support along the way—especially my amazing supervisor @Prof_Naismith . Wouldn’t have done it without you. Stay tuned—more to come! 🎓✨

@HBAProgram_USYD

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

📢 We’re hiring a Clinic Coordinator at @Sydney_Uni!
Join us to support the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic, driving dementia care research and patient support.
📍 Camperdown Campus | PT or FT | 1-year fixed term (extension possible)
Apply now 👉 https://t.co/OISxgsqgnP

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Last week, our team— Prof Lee-Fay Low, @Prof_Naismith , Dr Catriona Ireland & Dr Simone Simonetti—consulted with 23 clinicians 💬 & 5 dementia advocates 🤝 in Orange, NSW📍to localise the Virtual Memory Clinic model for better early diagnosis & dementia care.

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽

[Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA @Prof_Naismith]

Proud to receive the @ADNeT_Australia Mid-Career Award presented by Ralph Martins at the closing of #ADRF2025! 🥂🎉 A shout out & thanks to my team @HBAProgram_USYD, @ian_hickie @BrainMind_Usyd @UsydPsych @Sydney_Science @CPC_usyd.

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Well done!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[Rachael @RachaelYu23]

So honoured to have been invited to present for the Basic Science Symposium at #ADRF2025 this year held in Perth🔬🧠

Thank you so much to my supervisors @Prof_Naismith @ShawnKong11 & Joe Michaelian for all the support 😊

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Thrilled to see our PhDs & postdocs shine on Day 1 of #ADRF2025! 💡

They presented posters & talks on sleep, blood biomarkers, gender differences, and non-pharmacological interventions to support brain health in older adults at risk for dementia 🧠👏
@zoemschrire @Prof_Naismith

[SIESTA Research Program @SIESTASynergy]

Come to poster 14 to learn about sex differences in sleep and memory relationships in older adults at risk of dementia! 🎉 @LinaYe5376 @HBAProgram_USYD

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Essential reading for anyone working in ageing and sleep 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[Shawn Kong @ShawnKong11]

🚨 New Paper/instrument Alert: Validating the CogSleep Screener in Older Adults 💤🧠

We created a quick and accurate self-report sleep disturbance screening instruments for older adults.

Read more: https://t.co/fM9B6uiduw

#Sleep #Insomnia #MildCognitiveImpairment

[Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA @Prof_Naismith]

Thrilled to be at the @sydneycon tonight for the Chancellor’s Concert & especially grateful for acknowledgement of our fabulous @BrainMind_Usyd Neuromusic collaboration, seeking to determine if music can promote neuroplasticity & prevent dementia! @Kathy_Refshauge @Sydney_Science

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

📢 New preprint alert

Our study supports using plasma pTau181 to boost diagnostic confidence in Alzheimer’s across Australian Memory Clinics—moving closer to routine blood testing!

🔗Read more: https://t.co/hl1utNk1fd

@Prof_Naismith
@ADNeT_Australia

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Congratulations to @Prof_Naismith on receiving over $2.9 million from the MRFF to improve memory clinic access in rural Australia!

An incredible achievement! 🎉

[Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA @Prof_Naismith]

So thrilled to be doing this important work in these underserved regions! Huge thanks to my co-lead @leefay_low and to supporters @ADNeT_Australia @BrainMind_Usyd!

[Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney @HBAProgram_USYD]

Transforming Sleep-Dependent Memory Assessment 💤

Our latest study, led by Dr @SleepyAaronLam is out in JMIR Aging! We co-developed the ‘SleepMemories’ mobile app with older adults to digitalise sleep-dependent memory tasks.

Read more: doi: 10.2196/68147

@Prof_Naismith