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- Who We Are
  
  Who We Are
  
  The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is dedicated to protecting the world’s aging populations from threats to brain health.
- UCSF & Trinity Collaboration
  
  UCSF & Trinity Collaboration
  
  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) have formed a strong partnership based on shared values and vision.
- Annual Reports
  
  Annual Reports
  
  The annual reports share an overview of activities and highlights from the GBHI community.
- Work With Us
  
  Career Opportunities at GBHI
  
  From time to time, positions become available to join the GBHI team at University of California, San Francisco or Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
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- Fellows Directory
  
  Fellows Directory
  
  The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health are a unique cohort of highly networked interprofessional leaders that are experts in brain health and dementia prevention.
- Faculty & Staff Directory
  
  Faculty & Staff Directory
  
  The faculty of GBHI is composed of interdisciplinary experts from UCSF and Trinity. Our staff includes a wide range of expertise in program administration, technology, and more.
- Faculty Expertise
  
  Faculty Expertise
  
  Faculty expertise includes the fields of neurodegeneration, mental health, aging, dementia prevention, brain health, health economics, policy, technology, and more.
- Partners & Collaborators
  
  Partners, Affiliates & Collaborators
  
  Partners and collaborators offer specific resources and opportunities to advance shared goals to prevent dementia and protect brain health.
- Atlantic Fellows Programs
  
  Global Atlantic Fellows Program
  
  The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is one of seven global, interconnected Atlantic Fellows programs.
- Support Us
  
  Support Us
  
  GBHI welcomes partners in philanthropy to secure the long-term sustainability of this unique program.
Fellowship
- About the Fellowship Program
  
  About the Program
  
  The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program provides innovative training, networking, and support to emerging leaders focused on improving brain health and reducing the impact of dementia.
- Program Experience
  
  Program Experience
  
  The program experience is designed to provide fellows with experiences that build knowledge, enhance skills, reinforce values, and cultivate a community of well-networked global brain health leaders.
- Approach to Learning
  
  Approach to Learning
  
  Through a shared curriculum and common immersive experiences, the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is designed to be a transformative learning experience.
- Content and Structure
  Content and Structure
  
  The content and structure of the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program are built around four pillars: Curriculum, Leadership, Mentorship, and Clinical and Lived Experiences.
- Site Opportunities
  
  Site Opportunities
  
  GBHI is informed by a common approach and program structure, but enriched by the unique aspects and expertise of UCSF and Trinity.
- Lifelong Fellowship
  
  Lifelong Fellowship
  
  Becoming an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health doesn’t end on completion of the program.
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  Apply to Fellowship
  
  The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is an opportunity to elevate your impact and contribution to brain health.
- Postdoctoral Program in Brain Health Equity
  
  Postdoctoral Program in Brain Health Equity
  
  GBHI and the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) offers postdoctoral program in Brain Health Equity.
Practice
- Pilot Projects
  - Pilot Projects Directory
  Pilot Projects
  
  The Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders aim to support emerging leaders in brain health, aging, and dementia by funding small-scale pilot projects.
- GBHI Projects
  - GBHI Projects Directory
  GBHI Projects
  
  Led by GBHI faculty and community members, GBHI Projects aspire to use innovations and collaborations to tackle ambitious, complicated challenges.
- Artistic Initiatives
  
  Artistic Initiatives
  
  The GBHI community is engaged in a wide range of artist-led initiatives exploring brain health and dementia.
Advocacy
- Advocacy Initiatives
  
  Advocacy Initiatives
  
  Through a diverse mix of disciplines, perspectives, and approaches, GBHI strives to improve brain health by advocating for brain health.
News & Events
- News
  
  News
  
  Stories about dementia and care from the GBHI community.
- Perspectives
  
  Perspectives
  
  Viewpoints on brain health and dementia from the GBHI community
- Publications
  
  Publications
  
  Published works about brain health from the GBHI community.
- Events
  
  Events
  
  Happenings for the GBHI community

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A unique cohort of leaders who develop the skills and knowledge to make transformative changes in their own communities.

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Region of Work

Africa (Eastern)
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Mauritius
- Somalia
- Uganda
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Africa (Middle)
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa (Southern)
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
Africa (Western)
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Togo
Asia (Eastern)
- South Korea
Asia (South-Eastern)
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
Asia (Southern)
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nepal
Asia (Western)
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
Europe (Eastern)
- Poland
- Romania
Europe (Northern)
- Denmark
- Ireland
- Lithuania
- Sweden
- UK (England)
- UK (Northern Ireland)
- UK (Scotland)
- UK (Wales)
Europe (Western)
- Austria
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
Latin America & Caribbean
- Argentina
- Barbados
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Peru
Mediterranean
- Egypt
- France
- Greece
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Spain
- Türkiye
Northern America
- Bermuda
- Canada
- United States
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand

Gloria Aguirre

Creative Minds Artistic Director & Community Engagement Manager

American, Cuban

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Fernando Aguzzoli Peres

Journalist & Writer

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Zach Bandler

Film Director and Screenwriter

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Aaron Berkowitz

Professor of Neurology

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Laura Booi

Social Gerontologist

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Ronan Breathnach

Atlantic Fellow Liaison Manager, Trinity College Dublin

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Jake Broder

Playwright, Actor, Screenwriter, Musician

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Anne Browning

Educator, Researcher & Administrator

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Dominic Campbell

Cultural Producer

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Siobhan Casey

Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland

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Melissa Chan

Service Designer and Social Entrepreneur

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Yuen Khuan (Peny) Chan

Vocal Coach, Vocalist, Arts Facilitator, Social Entrepreneur

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Carlos Chechetti

Storyteller, Filmmaker & Social Entrepreneur

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Anna Chodos

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geriatrics

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Will Dean

Advocate and Producer

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Karin Diamond

Artistic Director

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Macarena Espina Díaz

Industrial Designer and Entrepreneur

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Laís Fajersztajn

Environmental Health Researcher

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Gillian Fallon

Arts administrator, curator, producer

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Sarah Fox

Dementia Research Fellow

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