BrainBootcamp

Where better brain health begins | innovative research & practical applications to understand, protect, and restore the brain | Founded by Dr Siette (@jsiette)

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

🚀 Excited to share our latest work on arts-based brain health interventions for preschoolers. This project explores new ways to build lifelong healthy habits, starting young. #BrainHealth #PreschoolEducation @MARCSInstitute
https://t.co/3p5tDoRNIx

[The MARCS Institute @MARCSInstitute]

🚨Join us! We're hiring a 3yr Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience with @DrQuekles
@ManuelVarlet @TGrootswagers @davidwhitephd to investigate decoding in super-recognisers. Applications close 14 Jan #postdoc #cogneuro #ACNS2024
https://t.co/8PIxqA7mub

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Latest work led by my fantastic PhD student @samueldakey on developing and delivering culturally responsive aged care assessments

https://t.co/G4asMY9cLZ

@hazelmaxwell12
@MARCSInstitute

[Western Sydney University @westernsydneyu]

It's International Day of Older Persons🧓#IDOP2024 Experts from Western Sydney University have launched a new White Paper, ‘Ageing Well in Western Sydney and Beyond’, which describes the unparalleled challenges and opportunities that accompany an ageing population. Read more 👉 https://t.co/U08hMINK7a

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Art with a purpose! Our team's latest study shows that interactive visual #art exhibitions significantly increase #motivation to reduce #dementiarisk by promoting brain healthy behaviours.

Read our @SciReports paper: https://t.co/4XaBWHMWKt

@MARCSInstitute @DrKaramacoska

[The MARCS Institute @MARCSInstitute]

💡 Interested in the future of #healthcare, #policy, or #technology? 🌎This #WhitePaper by A/Prof Joyce Siette & researchers from @westernsydneyu provides valuable perspectives & solutions for addressing the evolving needs of our #ageing population. Read: https://t.co/9f7aSRwV2k

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Excited to share our new @westernsydneyu White Paper on ageing well in Western Sydney. So proud of all the work that our teams have done, from innovative, impactful research to community-driven solutions.

Amazing line up from 20+ research groups!

➡️https://t.co/D5vszbWMhB

[BMC Series @BMC_series]

Can we use a computer game to screen for dementia? 💻🧠🎮
This study by @jsiette and team show it is very much a possibility
https://t.co/11UcrZnFc7 #BMCMedInformDecisMak

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Super proud to share the first first-author publication by my MD student, Mitch Andrews, in collaboration with A/Prof Bobby Cheema.

Our #review identifies key #barriers and #facilitators to implementing #physicalactivity programs for residents in aged care facilities.

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

After a long journey, I'm really happy to share that results of Australia's first short lifestyle program, BRAIN BOOTCAMP, are now out! Delighted to share that our 3 month program reduced older adults' dementia risk + more. Read about it here:
https://t.co/PGcPKthUr0

[Dr Ruth Brookman @BrookmanRuth]

Read our new #Researchpaper examining the benefits of an international virtual cycling competition in residential aged care, published with @SpringerNature in @BioMedCentral, Read here https://t.co/KYCIzJVp1i w/@celia_harris @jsiette @karenpyliu @MARCSInstitute @westernsydneyu

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Language shouldn't be a barrier to #quality #agedcare.
Our study translates tools for diverse aged care clients, supporting the upcoming #AgedCareAct goals.

@DrAmyDNguyen @Laura_Dodds_ @DrLindseyBrett @AGeorgiouMQ @MARCSInstitute @westernsydneyu

https://t.co/6EYCfRruH1

[The MARCS Institute @MARCSInstitute]

❤️ Thank you to all who joined our #AgeLab Workshop on Healthy #Ageing & #BrainHealth with @CityofParramatta for #NSWSeniorsFestival! A wonderful experience exploring the topic of ageing together. Here's to sharing science & exchanging life stories! 🙌

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Super proud of my #PhD student @Laura_Dodds_ first author publication! 💪🏻💪🏻 great collaboration with Carol Brayne @CamPubHealth

@MARCSInstitute @gerontologyau @AusDementiaEMCR

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Latest @BioMedCentral #BMCGeriatr 📰 exploring the impact of #COVID19 recurrent lockdowns for seniors with @LudlowKristiana @Laura_Dodds_ Paul Strutt @VivianaWuthrich

https://t.co/arzXeHWDsX

@MARCSInstitute @westernsydneyu @westsydunews

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Paper update! Seniors find our new #VR memory test user friendly and suitable for screening, with suggestions for improvement. VR's potential in cognitive healthcare is promising!

@celia_harris @MARCSInstitute @westsydunews

https://t.co/1WLbR2DdHm

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Celebrating 1000 citations ! 🎉 Gratitude for the incredible journey in #BrainHealth research and heartfelt thanks to the research community for the collaborative spirit. Here's to building diverse perspectives and making strides in #dementia #prevention!

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Tackling #dementia #Stigma in #culturally diverse communities: our latest article talks about cultural, linguistic, and migration-related factors, proposing holistic solutions for a more inclusive society. 🌐

https://t.co/EKKnrd4mOv

@MARCSInstitute @westernsydneyu

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

🧠First paper for 2024! Our study explores healthcare professionals' views on using #VirtualReality for #dementiadiagnosis. 🏥🔍 We uncover challenges, innovations, and potential impacts on clinical practices.
#HealthTech

https://t.co/79gos9LV8b

@MARCSInstitute

[A/Prof Joyce Siette @jsiette]

Feeling incredibly honoured to be recognised with the VC's Excellence Award at @westernsydneyu for Excellence as an ECR. 🙏 Grateful for the opportunities, guidance, and collaboration that have shaped my research journey. Excited for what lies ahead!

@gerontologyau @Momademia