UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center

The UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center provides care for people with cognitive issues, advances brain research, and educates communities. #NIAfundedADRC

[Agustin Ibañez @AgustinMIbanez]

What does it take to understand why brains age differently across people and populations? Next week, the ReDLat2 community will come together in Santiago for the ReDLat2 Annual Meeting 2026 to explore how genetics, the physical and social exposome, biomarkers, neuroimaging, and biological aging can be integrated to better understand dementia risk, resilience, and healthy brain aging. Looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues from across the network and continuing to build a more inclusive and globally relevant approach to dementia research.
📍 Santiago, Chile
📅October 19–21, 2026
More information:
https://t.co/r6TpR9MNB4

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

What can genetics teach us about music—and music about life?
Join UCSF’s Fein Memory and Aging Center & SF Conservatory of Music for Art Reflects Life: Mutations, Variations, and Improvisation.
📅 Oct. 14 | 7 p.m.
🎟️ Free! Reserve here: [https://t.co/ATgubLeg5E

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center Lecture Series

Ezra Mauer, PhD, presents ���A Developmental Science Perspective: The Dyslexia Center and Its Contributions to the Wider Fein Memory and Aging Center Community"

Monday, Oct. 12
10-11 a.m. PT

register 👉️ https://t.co/bCKCvmHISK

[UCSF Geriatrics @UCSFGeriatrics]

For World Alzheimer’s Month, Dr. Anna Chodos shared insights on dementia prevention and care, from the connection between alcohol and dementia risk to the importance of early detection and brain health.

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

#UCSF #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Geriatrics

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

Scientist and artist Anne Adams created a visual interpretation of Ravel’s Boléro while experiencing changes associated with frontotemporal dementia.
Her story helped inspire @UnRavelledPlay.

East Coast performances begin Oct. 9.
https://t.co/4oysIZiUh2

#FTD #ArtsAndHealth

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

Atlantic Fellows are behind and onstage in @UnRavelledPlay: playwright Jake Broder and actor Leo Marks, who portrays composer Maurice Ravel.

See the play in Philadelphia, Oct. 9-11, and NYC, Oct. 23-24.
https://t.co/4oysIZiUh2

#BrainHealth #FTD

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

How can Alzheimer’s blood-based biomarkers be used in primary care?

Michelle M. Mielke, PhD, discusses evidence from a large U.S. health system and clinical pathways Sept. 28, 10–11 a.m. PT. Attend at UCSF or virtually.

register 👉️ https://t.co/XFB6SYz8vd

#AlzheimersResearch

[Agustin Ibañez @AgustinMIbanez]

Culture shapes health across the lifespan. Today, we published two papers in @TheLancet on cultural engagement and arts as a global health resource. For me, this matters because cultural engagement can act as a salutogenic factor, helping prevent disease while actively supporting health and resilience. This may be particularly important for healthy aging, brain health, and dementia. The first paper outlines key priorities for advancing the science of arts and health, from mechanisms and cultural context to stronger global evidence. The second develops roadmaps for translating this knowledge into research, public health, clinical practice, and policy. Congrats to @NishaSajnani & Daisy Fancourt, and the whole team. Delighted to see these publications highlighted at #UNGA. @j_artshealthlab @CULTURUNNERS @UCL_SBB

Read more:
https://t.co/XKmquILYGf
https://t.co/zRw00c6nJi

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

From the Fein Memory and Aging Center to the East Coast stage: @UnRavelledPlay explores the parallel lives of scientist-turned-painter Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel, both affected by FTD.

Philadelphia: Oct. 9–11
NYC: Oct. 23–24
https://t.co/4oysIZiUh2

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

What can embarrassment teach us about the brain?

The Wall Street Journal highlights @UCSF Professor of Neurology Dr. Virginia Sturm’s research on how frontotemporal dementia can change emotions such as embarrassment and affect social behavior.

https://t.co/m65oi1fs8B

[HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter @HDSA_SF]

Join us for the 20th Annual Team Hope Walk and support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease. Registration is free! Walk with a purpose and help make a difference. https://t.co/CsLufvKpAk

[UCSF Health @UCSFHospitals]

🎉Congratulations to Jeffrey Bluestone, Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding and Dr. Eric Goosby for receiving the UCSF Medal!🏅Recipients are honored for their groundbreaking contributions to science, patient care and public health. https://t.co/Aw9HVEC9yO

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

Congrats to UCSF’s Kevan Shokat, PhD, Joseph DeRisi, PhD, Susan Lynch, PhD, and Stephen Hauser, MD, on winning the first-ever UC Regents Innovation Awards! See how their research is advancing cancer treatment, diagnostics, disease prevention, and MS care.
https://t.co/tiBo4uX9LV

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

How can Alzheimer’s blood-based biomarkers be used in primary care?

Michelle M. Mielke, PhD, discusses evidence from a large U.S. health system and clinical pathways Sept. 28, 10–11 a.m. PT. Attend at UCSF or virtually.

register 👉️ https://t.co/XFB6SYz8vd

#AlzheimersResearch

[Facundo Manes @ManesF]

En la era de la inteligencia artificial, nuestra mayor ventaja seguirá siendo profundamente humana: aprender, crear, adaptarnos, empatizar, cooperar y tomar buenas decisiones.

Por eso, cuidar la salud cerebral no es solo un desafío médico. Es invertir en educación, desarrollo y en el futuro de nuestras sociedades.

Hoy en Bogotá, conversando sobre cómo llevar esta agenda de la evidencia a la acción.

[Agustin Ibañez @AgustinMIbanez]

Can culture, creativity, and the arts become integral components of brain health, prevention, and healthier societies worldwide? Looking forward to joining the Healing Arts @UN General Assembly 2026 in New York for the launch of the @j_artshealthlab – @TheLancet  Global Collection on Arts and Health.A timely opportunity to discuss transdisciplinary health.📷 Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYC. 📷 22 September | 1:30–5:30 PM #UNGA https://t.co/PhODBw5akE

[UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center @UCSFmac]

What does comprehensive dementia care look like beyond the clinic?

UCSF’s Kate Possin, PhD, joins @UMichMedicine’s Minding Memory podcast to discuss the Care Ecosystem and support for people living with dementia and their families.

https://t.co/7ugDKpXkYP

#DementiaCare

[FTDcwow @FTDcwow]

As we close this chapter of FTD CWOW, we’re grateful to everyone who has followed, collaborated, shared ideas, and connected with us, truly creating a center without walls💙Thank you! 🧠🔬 #FTDCWOW #Tau @AimeeKaoLab @YokoyamaLabUCSF @karchlab @AgardLab @metadsr_

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

Parkinson’s cases may have nearly quadrupled since 1990. We asked UCSF neurologist Carlie Tanner, MD, PhD, what’s driving the surge. Aging and genes don’t explain all of it. Her research points to environmental toxicants as an important contributor. https://t.co/Yy9kRXXslv

[Pedro Pinheiro-Chagas @ppinheirochagas]

New in @CORTEXjournal: in one of the largest studies of children with persistent dyslexia, we found that similarly severe reading difficulties can stem from distinct underlying cognitive profiles.

https://t.co/lYm7JwfA4T

#Dyslexia #Neuropsychology