Sex-related differences in the prevalence of cognitive impairment among overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes

Sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease: current challenges and implications for clinical practice Post Written By: Benedetta Romeo In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity, cognitive impairment seems to differ between men and women. Despite similar lifestyle and clinical risk factors, these differences remain, with women showing a notably lower prevalence of […]

Week’s Events in Italy

It’s been an exciting week for the Women’s Brain Foundation being present at two key events in Italy! Week 18-22 November, 2024  On November 20 our Scientific Lead, Dr. Mariapaola Barbato, had the honor of attending the prestigious Patient Engagement Award ceremony, hosted by Helaglobe, a platform dedicated to fostering innovation and positive impact in […]

Sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease: current challenges and implications for clinical practice

Sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease: current challenges and implications for clinical practice Post Written By: Benedetta Romeo In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the progression, risk factors, and symptoms show significant variability. This variability can be influenced by many factors and sex and gender are emerging as crucial elements that affect the manifestation and progression […]

Newsletter September 2024

Welcome to our autumn newsletter! In this edition, we are pleased to present our latest scientific publications advancing our understanding of women’s brain health. We want to keep you informed on our past and upcoming events that foster a community of knowledge and support and how our awareness campaign is gaining momentum thanks to our […]

Press release | Zurich, Switzerland | 28 October, 2024

New Studies Reveal Critical Sex and Gender Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health Press Release | Zurich, Switzerland | 28 October, 2024 Two groundbreaking studies have recently been published by the Women’s Brain Foundation (WBF), advancing our understanding of the role of sex and gender differences in brain health and Alzheimer’s disease. The first […]

Pescara: creare un hub di medicina di precisione

Santuccione: creare un hub di medicina di precisione | Il Centro 26 October, 2024 L’AQUILA. The neuroscientist of Abruzzo origin, Antonella Santuccione, launches an ambitious challenge. To reproduce in Abruzzo what has already been achieved in Switzerland, where he has lived and worked for years: a research center for precision medicine and brain health. To do […]

Women’s Quota Campaign – Depression

Women’s Quota Campaign – Depression We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Women in Business for spotlighting our Women’s Quota campaign on ‘Depression’ in their esteemed TOP 100 edition in October. Additionally, we warmly congratulate Tina Mueller, CEO of WELEDA AG, on her recognition as Women of the Year 2024. Support the advancement of brain and mental health: Donate […]

Chromosomal and environmental contributions to sex differences in the vulnerability to neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders:

Chromosomal and environmental contributions to sex differences in the vulnerability to neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders: Implications for therapeutic interventions Post Written By: Benedetta Romeo Many neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders have been shown to affect men and women differently. The causes of these differences are unknown, and one significant contributing factor is the historical underrepresentation of […]

Women in Business – Nomination Women of the Year 2024

Women in Business – TOP100 – Women of the Year 2024 We are excited to share that Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha. our pro bono CEO, has been featured once again in this year’s TOP100 issue of Women In Business magazine. She has been also nominated by the editorial team to run for the prestigious title […]