Samira Vafa (@samira8_va) 's Twitter Profile
Samira Vafa

@samira8_va

PhD in Psychology.

My research focuses on ageing and cognitive interventions for healthy older adults.

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Andrew Akbashev (@andrew_akbashev) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Students and postdocs! Many of you will face rejections, failures, and disappointment in the future. All is because you do not want to actively learn from older colleagues and experienced professionals. ā–«ļø My observation: - Students rarely seek general advice and mentorship

Students and postdocs! 

Many of you will face rejections, failures, and disappointment in the future.

All is because you do not want to actively learn from older colleagues and experienced professionals.

ā–«ļø

My observation:

- Students rarely seek general advice and mentorship
Neuroscience News (@neurosciencenew) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new study reveals the vital role of sleep in maximizing the cognitive benefits of physical activity. Stay active, sleep well, and protect your cognitive health. neurosciencenews.com/cognition-exer… #exercise #neuroscience 1/2

A new study reveals the vital role of sleep in maximizing the cognitive benefits of physical activity. Stay active, sleep well, and protect your cognitive health.

neurosciencenews.com/cognition-exer…

#exercise #neuroscience 

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Samira Vafa (@samira8_va) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to Cognitive Frailty Network for inviting me to Lancaster University. It was a great experience and learning opportunity for me 😊

Alan J Gow (@alanjohngow) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Sunway University, Malaysia, on a research visit funded by the South Asian Ageing Network (SAAgeNet) via the Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network (CFIN)/UKAN (UK Ageing Network). Thanks to Samira Vafa for coordinating the visit and for the warm welcome

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting <a href="/SunwayU/">Sunway University</a>, Malaysia, on a research visit funded by the South Asian Ageing Network (SAAgeNet) via the Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network (CFIN)/<a href="/UkAgeing/">UKAN (UK Ageing Network)</a>. Thanks to <a href="/SamiRa8_Va/">Samira Vafa</a> for coordinating the visit and for the warm welcome
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As my first post after a very long time, here is our systematic review on real-life interventions: doi.org/10.1111/aphw.1… #Ageing #lifestyle_intervention #Psychology #CognitiveAgeing

GeroScience (@geroscienceage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

šŸ“¢New research featured in GeroScience suggests that certain rare genetic variants may promote healthy aging and exceptional longevity. Find the original paper herer:⬇ Functional characterisation of rare variants in genes encoding the MAPK/ERK signalling pathway identified in

šŸ“¢New research featured in GeroScience suggests that certain rare genetic variants may promote healthy aging and exceptional longevity.

Find the original paper herer:⬇

Functional characterisation of rare variants in genes encoding the MAPK/ERK signalling pathway identified in
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A new study in Nature Aging shows healthy behaviors—like regular exercise, not smoking, and good sleep—can reduce biological aging. Lifestyle choices don’t just add years to life, they slow the clock itself. #HealthyAging #Longevity nature.com/articles/s4358…

A new study in Nature Aging shows healthy behaviors—like regular exercise, not smoking, and good sleep—can reduce biological aging. Lifestyle choices don’t just add years to life, they slow the clock itself. #HealthyAging #Longevity

nature.com/articles/s4358…
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How exercise protects the brain through neurovascular-associated astrocytes and neuroplasticity: Results of elegant single cell/nuceli studies in the experimental Alzheimer's model Nature Neuroscience nature.com/articles/s4159…

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