Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney

@HBAProgram_USYD

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

Brain and Mind Centre, USYD

Joined May 2020

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jul 2

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! 👏🎓

NNicole Espinosa Zarlenga@Nicoleez91 · Jul 2

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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jul 11

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

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jun 24

📢 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 👉 usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_EXT…

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jun 24

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.

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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jun 6

Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽

SSharon Naismith, AM, FASSA@Prof_Naismith · Jun 5

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.

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jun 5

Well done!! 👏🏽👏🏽

RRachael@RachaelYu23 · Jun 4

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 😊

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Jun 4

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

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. Thrilled to see our PhDs &amp; postdocs shine on Day 1 of #ADRF2025! 💡

They presented posters &amp; 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

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SIESTA Research Program@SIESTASynergy · Jun 3

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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · May 21

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

SShawn Kong@ShawnKong11 · May 16

🚨 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: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/js… #Sleep #Insomnia #MildCognitiveImpairment

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Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA@Prof_Naismith · May 16

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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · May 19

📢 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: medrxiv.org/content/10.110… @Prof_Naismith @ADNeT_Australia

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 📢 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: medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

@Prof_Naismith
@ADNeT_Australia

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · May 14

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

SSharon Naismith, AM, FASSA@Prof_Naismith · May 9

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!

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · May 13

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

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 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

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · May 6

Join our team! We are looking for a Phlebotomist / Pathology Collector to support dementia prevention research at the University of Sydney 🧠 Casual position | Camperdown campus Apply now: usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_EXT…

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Apr 30

New publication alert! @Nicoleez91 published a review on music-making and neuroplasticity in older adults 🧠 The findings highlight the need for more rigorous trials to understand this link-which is what our #NeuroMusic trial is addressing 🎶 Read here: link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. New publication alert!
@Nicoleez91 published a review on music-making and neuroplasticity in older adults 🧠

The findings highlight the need for more rigorous trials to understand this link-which is what our #NeuroMusic trial is addressing 🎶

Read here: link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…

Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Apr 17

🎉 Huge congrats to Dr Johannes Michaelian for winning the AD/PD™ 2025 Junior Faculty Award in Vienna! 🏆 He presented the 17-year ESTHER study findings on frailty, sarcopenia & dementia risk. We're proud to see his work recognised globally! 🙌🏽

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 🎉 Huge congrats to Dr Johannes Michaelian for winning the AD/PD™ 2025 Junior Faculty Award in Vienna! 🏆

He presented the 17-year ESTHER study findings on frailty, sarcopenia &amp; dementia risk.

We're proud to see his work recognised globally! 🙌🏽

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Apr 10

🚨 New paper by our PhD @Nicoleez91 Could sleep-wake rhythms impact cortical thickness in older adults at risk for dementia? 🧠💤 Read it here: url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cX9bC3QNPBiR… @Prof_Naismith

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 🚨 New paper by our PhD @Nicoleez91

Could sleep-wake rhythms impact cortical thickness in older adults at risk for dementia? 🧠💤

Read it here: url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cX9bC3QNPBiR…

@Prof_Naismith

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Mar 26

Shout out to Ruth Glanville and Jessica Parkhouse for representing the HBA Clinic at the Echuca Regional Health Research & Innovation Symposium 2025! They shared our work with memory clinics in rural areas—great to see this important work recognised! 🧡 #RuralHealth #BrainHealth

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. Shout out to Ruth Glanville and Jessica Parkhouse for representing the HBA Clinic at the Echuca Regional Health Research &amp; Innovation Symposium 2025! They shared our work with memory clinics in rural areas—great to see this important work recognised! 🧡
#RuralHealth #BrainHealth

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Mar 21

Our team had a fantastic time at the NSW Seniors Festival at ICC Sydney! 🙌🏽 It was great connecting with the community and sharing insights on dementia care and our Neuromusic Trial 🧠🎶 Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. Our team had a fantastic time at the NSW Seniors Festival at ICC Sydney! 🙌🏽

It was great connecting with the community and sharing insights on dementia care and our Neuromusic Trial 🧠🎶

Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

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Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney@HBAProgram_USYD · Mar 12

🧠✨ Great turnout at the Burwood Seniors Expo! Our postdoc @SleepyAaronLam spoke about modifiable risk factors for dementia and how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Let’s keep our brains healthy as we age! #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #HealthyAging

HBAProgram_USYD's tweet image. 🧠✨ Great turnout at the Burwood Seniors Expo!

Our postdoc @SleepyAaronLam spoke about modifiable risk factors for dementia and how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Let’s keep our brains healthy as we age! #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #HealthyAging

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