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      The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is dedicated to protecting the world’s aging populations from threats to brain health.
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      The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) have formed a strong partnership based on shared values and vision.
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      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.
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      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.
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      Partners, affiliates, and collaborators offer specific resources and opportunities to advance shared goals to prevent dementia and protect brain health.
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      The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is one of seven global, interconnected Atlantic Fellows programs.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is an opportunity to elevate your impact and contribution to brain health.
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      Read a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program.
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      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.
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Rufus Akinyemi
rufus.akinyemi@gbhi.org
Cohort 
2018

Rufus Akinyemi, MBBS, MSc, PhD, MWACP, FMCP

Neurologist

Western Africa
Nigeria
2018

Projects

  • Vascular heALth, fraiLty and cognItion in Ageing Nigerians sTudy [VALIANT]

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  • Multi-Partner Consortium to Expand Dementia Research in Latin America (ReDLat)

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    Attendees of the 2020 US-Latin American Networking on Dementia Symposium at UCSF

Featured Publications

Blog Post

Brain Capital Continues to Advance

September 07, 2022
View this publication, Brain Capital Continues to Advance
Scientific Journal

Dementia in Africa: Current evidence, knowledge gaps, and future directions

September 27, 2021
View this publication, Dementia in Africa: Current evidence, knowledge gaps, and future directions

News

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Global Brain Health Leader Awards to Develop Dementia-Related Projects

December 01, 2020
View the news item, Global Brain Health Leader Awards to Develop Dementia-Related Projects

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Rufus

 a Note

Have ideas for global brain health or a collaboration? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send an introductory note.

rufus.akinyemi@gbhi.org
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