Shawn Kong (@shawnkong11) 's Twitter Profile
Shawn Kong

@shawnkong11

Brain and Intelligence Science Alliance (BISA) Fellow | Sleep & Ageing physiology researcher with a passion for neuroscience.

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linkhttps://istbi.fudan.edu.cn/lnen/info/1047/1888.htm calendar_today21-10-2019 04:49:17

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SIESTA Research Program (@siestasynergy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧠✨@Shawnkong11, Dr. Zoe Menczel Schrire & @nicoleez91 took to the stage yesterday to present to the local community at Darling Square Library for “Teaching an Old Brain New Tricks” by City of Sydney! Inspiring insights on #BrainHealth, the power of #NeuroMusic and the #ReSHAPED trial🎶🙌💤

🧠✨@Shawnkong11, <a href="/zoemschrire/">Dr. Zoe Menczel Schrire</a> &amp; @nicoleez91 took to the stage yesterday to present to the local community at Darling Square Library for “Teaching an Old Brain New Tricks” by <a href="/cityofsydney/">City of Sydney</a>! Inspiring insights on #BrainHealth, the power of #NeuroMusic and the #ReSHAPED trial🎶🙌💤
Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney (@hbaprogram_usyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉Exciting talk ahead! Join Anastasia Suraev for “Sleep: the Unsung Hero of Brain Health & Eating Rhythms” at The Big Breakfast 🍽️🧠 on Wed, 23rd Oct! 📍 The Establishment Ballroom, Sydney 🕒 8:15am - 11am 🎟️ Ticketed event – don't miss out! pro.healthyfood.com

🎉Exciting talk ahead! 

Join <a href="/AnastasiaSuraev/">Anastasia Suraev</a> for “Sleep: the Unsung Hero of Brain Health &amp; Eating Rhythms” at The Big Breakfast 🍽️🧠 on Wed, 23rd Oct!

📍 The Establishment Ballroom, Sydney
🕒 8:15am - 11am
🎟️ Ticketed event – don't miss out!
pro.healthyfood.com
Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA (@prof_naismith) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Regardless of TGA's decision to NOT approve #Lecanemab for MCI & mild AD, we need to improve earlier & accurate diagnosis, access to non-drug interventions & post-dx support! We need significant investment/expansion to improve dementia access & care Mark Butler MP Anne Ruston

Regardless of TGA's decision to NOT approve #Lecanemab for MCI &amp; mild AD, we need to improve earlier &amp; accurate diagnosis, access to non-drug interventions &amp; post-dx support! We need significant investment/expansion to improve dementia access &amp; care <a href="/Mark_Butler_MP/">Mark Butler MP</a> <a href="/Anne_Ruston/">Anne Ruston</a>
SIESTA Research Program (@siestasynergy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌟 Introducing our #SIESTARS! 🌟 Meet Victor Vidal, a dedicated Medical Technologist from Chile 🇨🇱. Victor is currently pursuing his PhD at the Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney, where he's making strides in brain health research. 🧠✨

🌟 Introducing our #SIESTARS! 🌟 Meet Victor Vidal, a dedicated Medical Technologist from Chile 🇨🇱. Victor is currently pursuing his PhD at the <a href="/HBAProgram_USYD/">Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney</a>, where he's making strides in brain health research. 🧠✨
Rachael (@rachaelyu23) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thrilled to share my first first-author paper investigating effects of C-reactive protein on neuropsychological functioning in early cognitive decline. Thank you to my supervisors Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA, Johannes Michaelian, Shawn Kong and all co-authors! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thrilled to share my first first-author paper investigating effects of C-reactive protein on neuropsychological functioning in early cognitive decline.

Thank you to my supervisors <a href="/Prof_Naismith/">Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA</a>, Johannes Michaelian, <a href="/ShawnKong11/">Shawn Kong</a> and all co-authors!

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Natalie Hauglund (@nataliehauglund) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Out today in Cell ! We show that oscillations in norepinephrine and cerebral blood volume are the missing pieces that link NREM sleep to clearance of waste from the brain 🧠💤 cell.com/cell/fulltext/…

Healthy Brain Ageing Program, University of Sydney (@hbaprogram_usyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 We're Back! 🎉 The HBA Clinic is back and ready to support older adults in assessing, preventing, and treating cognitive decline and mood disorders. All services are FREE as part of our research studies. Contact us for more info! 🧠✨ #HealthyBrain #FreeServices

🎉 We're Back! 🎉 

The HBA Clinic is back and ready to support older adults in assessing, preventing, and treating cognitive decline and mood disorders.

All services are FREE as part of our research studies. Contact us for more info! 🧠✨

 #HealthyBrain #FreeServices
Sharon Naismith, AM, FASSA (@prof_naismith) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this special day, I want to highlight & thank the longstanding support of NHMRC & just some of the key women & male champions of change that have been instrumental in shaping my career & research vision. #OrderofAustralia #AustraliaDayHonours 🍾 Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Australian Psychological Society

On this special day, I want to highlight &amp; thank the longstanding support of <a href="/nhmrc/">NHMRC</a> &amp; just some of the key women &amp; male champions of change that have been instrumental in shaping my career &amp; research vision.  #OrderofAustralia #AustraliaDayHonours 🍾 <a href="/AcadSocSci/">Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia</a> <a href="/AustPsych/">Australian Psychological Society</a>
Yin lab (@henryyin19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As a PI, most of my lab skills have deteriorated. I barely know how to do anything in the lab, but I'm pretty good at multi-factor authentication, paperwork, electronic signatures... I also tell myself that I'm good at thinking about the big picture, whatever that means.

Fernando Calamante (@fercalamante) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Using advanced diffusion MRI methods to characterise the subdivisions of the CST and CC in ALS, to establish disease profiles of neurodegeneration. Collaboration with Sicong Tu and the MND team, and work led by @Hannes_Almgren

Using advanced diffusion MRI methods to characterise the subdivisions of the CST and CC in ALS, to establish disease profiles of neurodegeneration. Collaboration with <a href="/Sicong_T/">Sicong Tu</a> and the MND team, and work led by @Hannes_Almgren
NHMRC (@nhmrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

229 of Australia’s brightest health and medical researchers will share in over $422 million under the 2025 round of NHMRC’s flagship scheme, Investigator Grants announced today by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP. Read more: ow.ly/pVQ750V50yq

229 of Australia’s brightest health and medical researchers will share in over $422 million under the 2025 round of NHMRC’s flagship scheme, Investigator Grants announced today by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP. Read more: ow.ly/pVQ750V50yq
Haley LaMonica (@haleylamonica2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Better emotional adjustment among parents of young children is associated with more positive parenting practices. How can we help parents cope with stress of the parenting role? Register for I-CEPS to learn more! Parenting and Family Research Alliance Brain & Mind Centre Ian Hickie

Better emotional adjustment among parents of young children is associated with more positive parenting practices. How can we help parents cope with stress of the parenting role? Register for I-CEPS to learn more! <a href="/PAFRA_Official/">Parenting and Family Research Alliance</a> <a href="/BrainMind_Usyd/">Brain & Mind Centre</a> <a href="/ian_hickie/">Ian Hickie</a>
Shawn Kong (@shawnkong11) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 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