Meet the Fellows from GBHI, Trinity College
Atlantic Fellows comprise a powerful mix of disciplines, professions, skills, perspectives, and nationalities. This diversity is key to our success—helping fellows develop innovative, transdisciplinary, and collaborative solutions to improve brain health for populations across the world.
Hear fellows from GBHI, UCSF talk about their work and experiences below or visit the Atlantic Fellows directory to learn more.
Joyla Furlano
Joyla is a neuroscientist working with Indigenous community partners to adapt an evidence-based tool that targets modifiable risk factors for dementia.
Ştefania Ilinca
Ştefania is a researcher and policy analyst focused on understanding the effects of demographic aging on health and social policy in Europe.
David Loughrey
David is neuroscience researcher studying the relationship between hearing loss and the development of dementia through neurocognitive assessment of older adults with hearing loss.
Kirti Ranchod
Kirti is a neurologist who aims to make brain health practical and relevant. Through her work, she promotes an understanding of traditional and cultural practices which promote brain health.
Lenisa Brandão
Lenisa is a speech and language therapist who promotes the social inclusion of older adults living with aphasia and raises awareness about the power of art in improving communication and quality of life.
Dana Walrath
Dana, a writer, artist, and anthropologist, likes to cross borders and disciplines with her work. She is currently working on a sequel to her acclaimed graphic memoir Aliceheimer's.
