The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Women’s Health
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Women’s Health Published by CFI.co | 20 January 2025 Women’s health is more than a medical issue – it’s an economic one. With gender gaps in research, treatment, and workplace wellness costing the global economy trillions, investing in women’s well-being isn’t jsut the right thing to do; it’s a financial […]
Longitudinal progression of choroid plexus enlargement is associated with female sex, cognitive decline and ApoE E4 homozygote status
Longitudinal progression of choroid plexus enlargement is associated with female sex, cognitive decline and ApoE E4 homozygote status Post Written By: Benedetta Romeo The choroid plexus (CP) is a vascularized epithelial structure in the brain’s ventricles and is essential for cerebral homeostasis through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production, the blood-CSF barrier, and inflammatory regulation. CP dysfunction […]
2024 Year in Review
2024 Year in Review January 2025 “As we welcome the new year at the Women’s Brain Foundation, we reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken since our founding in 2017. The year 2024 has truly been one of our most productive and transformative years yet. Notably, it marked our transition to becoming a fully recognized […]
Interview with Zurichsee Zeitung
Interview with Zurichsee Zeitung ‘The dementia researcher who is forgetful herself’ 07 January, 2025 | By Mirjam Bättig Neuroscientist from Thalwil Antonella Santuccione is an expert on Alzheimer’s dementia. She tells us why lost keys don’t have to be a cause for concern – and why her sons receive a mobile phone late. continue reading […]
Interview with Pharma Boardroom 2025 InFocus Report
Interview with Pharma Boardroom for the 2025 InFocus Report: Alzheimer’s Disease 07 January, 2025 The Women’s Brain Foundation, formerly the Women’s Brain Project, has evolved into a fully-fledged foundation dedicated to advancing research in gender precision medicine with a strong focus on brain health. CEO pro-bono Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha comments on the organisation’s newly […]
Press release | Zurich, Switzerland | 08 January, 2025
Bridging Gaps in Women’s Healthcare: Pregnancy Should Not Justify the Exclusion of Treatment Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis Press Release | Zurich, Switzerland | 08 January, 2025 A groundbreaking study conducted by the Women’s Brain Foundation in collaboration with the London School of Economics has identified continuous natalizumab treatment throughout pregnancy as the most cost-effective strategy […]
Press release | Zurich, Switzerland | 06 January, 2025
Bridging Gaps in Women’s Healthcare: Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Development Overlooks Women’s Specific Needs Press Release | Zurich, Switzerland | 06 January, 2025 03 January, 2025 — The Women’s Brain Foundation (WBF) is proud to announce groundbreaking work on Parkinson’s disease (PD) supported by Abbvie. The article, Enhancing Care in Parkinson’s Disease: Sex and Gender-Informed Policy […]
Il senso delle storie
Il senso delle storie 22 December, 2024 A special evening to analyze the meaning of telling stories in a different and in-depth way. Different guests and a series of images taken from the documentaries of the recent past of the broadcast, to analyze the many senses and the many ways of this ancient instinct like […]
Press release | Zurich, Switzerland | 19 November, 2024
New Study Identifies Young Adulthood as Crucial Target for Dementia Prevention Press Release | Zurich, Switzerland | 19 November 2024 December 20, 2024 — A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity by the Women’s Brain Foundation (WBF) and global experts highlights young adulthood (ages 18–39) as a critical but often overlooked period for […]
Weekly Update 02-05 Dec 2024
The week was buzzing with activities at the Women’s Brain Foundation. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to: Week 02-05 December, 2024 🎤 TEDxZurich ‘The Road Beyond’: Our pro bono CEO, Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, delivered an inspiring talk at TedX Zurich, shedding light on gender-specific treatment and the importance of mental health. […]
