Interests
Regina Paradela, PhD
Neuroscientist
To reduce the impact of dementia, we need to make known the modifiable risk factors for dementia, especially among those in vulnerable situations.
Current Work
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of São Paulo Medical School.
Personal Hero
Rosalind Franklin
Words of Strength
Growth Mindset, Collaboration, Empathy
Vision
To reduce the impact of dementia, we need to make known the modifiable risk factors for dementia, especially among those in vulnerable situations. We need to educate them on prevention and possible solutions.
Strategy
Regina is studying the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for dementia and their associations within diverse populations. This can help to identify disparities and promote effective public policy strategies to mitigate the impact of dementia.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, Regina hopes to develop new tools to improve education on risk factors for dementia, mainly among middle-aged adults in disadvantaged situations.
Motivation
Low education and hypertension are among the main risk factors for dementia in Brazil, exhibiting varying prevalence across different regions and races. By bringing together science and education, Regina hopes to address these inequalities.
Education & Experience
Regina received her bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Santo Amaro, Brazil. She earned her Master's (MS) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Regina used neuroimaging and cognitive training throughout her doctoral research, specifically focusing on a hypertensive population. She is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of São Paulo Medical School. In her current role, she applies statistical methods of epidemiology to study dementia risk factors using data from the Biobank for Aging Studies of the University of São Paulo Medical School and nationally representative datasets from Latin American countries.
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