Where better brain health begins | innovative research & practical applications to understand, protect, and restore the brain | Founded by Dr Siette (@jsiette)
Joined November 2020
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
28 Nov 2024
🚀 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
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
26 Nov 2024
🚨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
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
18 Nov 2024
Latest work led by my fantastic PhD student @samueldakey on developing and delivering culturally responsive aged care assessments
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
30 Sep 2024
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 👉 tinyurl.com/4w78dyt3
ALT Photo credit: Vlad Sargu via Unsplash
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
30 Sep 2024
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: doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-7…
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ALT Sample image of the envelope wall of the "Re-Imagine Brain Health" exhibit . Photo credit: Wonderlust Studios by Peta Addy, 2023, Parramatta.
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
13 Sep 2024
💡 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: tinyurl.com/2s3rkxx9
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
13 Sep 2024
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!
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
22 Jun 2024
Can we use a computer game to screen for dementia? 💻🧠🎮
This study by @jsiette and team show it is very much a possibility
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
26 Jun 2024
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.
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
13 Jun 2024
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:
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
19 May 2024
Read our new #Researchpaper examining the benefits of an international virtual cycling competition in residential aged care, published with @SpringerNature in @BioMedCentral, Read here rdcu.be/dIhWo w/@celia_harris @jsiette @karenpyliu @MARCSInstitute @westernsydneyu
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
6 Apr 2024
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
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
22 Mar 2024
❤️ 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! 🙌
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
5 Mar 2024
Super proud of my #PhD student @Laura_Dodds_ first author publication! 💪🏻💪🏻 great collaboration with Carol Brayne @CamPubHealth
@MARCSInstitute @gerontologyau @AusDementiaEMCR
5 Mar 2024
New publication! 📝 @jsiette url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com…
💥 Fulfilling #SocialNetworks can support #Cognition 🧠
💥 Traditional #ResidentialAgedCare activities may not be enough to support #Cognitive and social #Wellbeing
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
29 Feb 2024
Latest @BioMedCentral #BMCGeriatr 📰 exploring the impact of #COVID19 recurrent lockdowns for seniors with @LudlowKristiana @Laura_Dodds_ Paul Strutt @VivianaWuthrich
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
16 Feb 2024
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
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
26 Jan 2024
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!
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
4 Jan 2024
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. 🌐
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
4 Jan 2024
🧠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.
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BrainBootcamp retweeted
7 Dec 2023
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
7 Dec 2023
Congrats to our @westernsydneyu Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award winners -
#Research Excellence in Industry #Collab or partnership: 🏆 @celia_harris
Excellence as #ECR:🏆 @jsiette & highly commended @DrFranDoyle. Thanks to Karen Hutchings for the noms!
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