FHS News: Drs. Satizabal Barrera and Sokratis publication on Obesity and Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Satizabal Barrera and Dr. Sokratis investigated associations of obesity with the expression of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) – related genes in a large community-based cohort. Obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia, but we don’t fully understand why. In this study, we wanted to investigate if obesity can influence the activity of genes […]
FHS News: Dr. Rafael Romero’s MRI Visible Perivascular Spaces Podcast
FHS News: Dr. Rafael Romero’s MRI Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study. The podcast of Dr. Gregg Day discussion with Dr. Rafael Romero about the correlation between perivascular spaces visible on MRIs and the risk of incident dementia is available. Listen to the Podcast or Download the Podcast to […]
FHS News: Dr. Vanessa Xanthakis, PhD, receives BUMC Faculty Promotion
c/o FHS News: Dr. Vanessa Xanthakis, PhD, receives BUMC Faculty Promotion Vanessa Xanthakis, PhD, Medicine/Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology, is a biostatistician cum clinical investigator, providing a unique liaison between the Section of Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology, BUSPH Biostatistics Department and the Boston Medical Center Residency Program in Internal Medicine. She has been instrumental in shaping […]
FHS News: Dr. Nicole Spartano, Ph.D., Awarded AY 23 Evans Junior Faculty Research Merit Award
c/o FHS News: FHS News: Dr. Nicole Spartano, Ph.D., one of 7 researchers awarded AY 23 Evans Junior Faculty Research Merit Award Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the AY 23 Evans Junior Faculty Research Merit Awardees. The awardees for AY 23 are: Nicole Spartano, PhD. (Endocrinology), Rick Sherva, PhD. (Biomedical Genetics), Seppo Rinne, M.D. […]
FHS News: Dr. Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, Named AHA Distinguished Scientist
c/o FHS News: Dr. Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, is one of seven AHA members being recognized for significantly advancing the understanding of cardiovascular, stroke or brain health. “Dr. Emelia J. Benjamin, MD will receive an American Heart Association 2022 Distinguished Scientist award at the Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022 to be held Nov. 5-7” [Benjamin’s research] […]