Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia and campaigns director at NGO International Rivers, Pianporn Deetes, is quoted in an article published by ABS-CBN that reports on China's impact on Southeast Asia’s environment. While it funds renewable energy projects like solar farms and hydropower, the article says Chinese companies are also exporting polluting industries such as mining, nickel processing and dam construction to the region, often taking advantage of weaker regulations, which lead to serious ecological and health risks, including threats to river systems from projects like the Laos’ Pak Beng dam. Pianporn warned that the risk is "expected to become even more concentrated and persistent" with the planned, Chinese-funded Pak Beng hydropower dam in Laos, which "could trap and accumulate polluted sediments in its reservoir." Read the article on ABS-CBN.
The Universidad de Chile announces REMEMVER, the country’s first national clinical data platform for dementia, supported by the Alzheimer’s Association with funding of nearly USD 1 million (2025-2027). The initiative includes Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, including Tomás León, Carlos Orellana and Ignacio López Barrenechea. Dr Leon said: "It's very significant that a public system initiative has been awarded. It demonstrates that organized and meticulous work can achieve great results despite limitations and it motivates health care teams to continue improving their practices." Read the story.
Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity, Georgia Nicolau, has co-authored an article in A Tribuna reflecting on public security as a collective right for everyone, rather than a service reserved for certain social groups. The article calls for forward-thinking initiatives to create safer cities, but says they should not rely on authoritarianism, violence or the criminalization of poverty. Instead, it says there is a need for inclusive and sustainable public policies that address the structural causes of violence and insecurity. Read the article.
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Miguel E. Rentería, features on EurekAlert! and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his work advancing personalized treatments for brain disorders by combining genomics, neuroscience and data science, with a focus on Parkinson’s disease and psychiatric conditions.
In an article in The Washington Times, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Temitope Farombi, a Nigerian neurologist, discusses the widespread issue of witchcraft accusations against the elderly in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. She highlights that many families, due to embarrassment or a lack of understanding, look away or abandon elderly relatives showing signs of dementia, hoping that spiritual interventions will cure them. Dr. Farombi emphasizes the importance of education and awareness. Read the article.
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Cristiano Schaffer Aguzzoli, along with colleagues, published a research paper in Springer Nature on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) total tau (t-tau) as a biomarker in Alzheimer’s disease. Cristiano also had a research paper published in Molecular Psychiatry that assesses the diagnostic performance of Alzheimer's disease (AD) blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers in a Brazilian cohort with low educational attainment.
Newsbreak reports that Eric Myricks, an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, has filed to run for mayor of Nampa, Idaho. His campaign platform emphasizes transparency, fiscal responsibility and community engagement. He said he aimed to address residents' concerns about the need for economic growth and better infrastructure.
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South East Asia, Kotchakorn Voraakhom, was featured in the magazine, Wallpaper, for her work as an acclaimed Thai landscape architect who uses nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience in urban environments. As the founder of Landprocess and co-founder of the Porous City Network, it reports that she has led transformative projects in Bangkok, such as the Chulalongkorn Centenary Park and Thammasat Urban Farm, integrating ecological systems to tackle urban flooding and sustainability challenges.
Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity, Richard Wallace, is quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times, following President Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. Richard, founder and executive director of Equity and Transformation, stressed the importance of community preparedness. His organization is actively hosting "Know your rights" events to educate residents on their legal protections and strategies in the event of federal troop deployments.
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Corrina Grimes, along with colleagues, had a study published in BMC Geriatrics that examines resilience among social care workers in Northern Ireland, highlighting factors that contribute to their ability to manage adversity.
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Global, Mario Jimenez, had a blog published in BMJ Leader about the critical role of authentic leadership in enhancing vaccine access amidst widespread mistrust. He writes that effective leadership transcends strategic plans, requiring proximity to communities, cultural awareness and openness to dialogue.
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia, Benny Prawira, is quoted in an article in Pikiran Rakyat. He comments on the challenges faced by mothers experiencing postpartum mental health issues, noting that without a support system and in the face of economic difficulties, accessing health care services is made harder.
Adolfo García, Agustin Ibanez, Elisa Resende, Joaquin Migeot, Maira Okada de Oliveira, Stefanie Pina-Escudero, Victor Valcour, along with colleagues, have had a research paper published in Nature Communications. They investigated how the social exposome, a comprehensive measure encompassing factors like education, food insecurity, financial status, healthcare access, and childhood experiences, affects brain health and dementia risk across Latin America.
Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity, Evie O’Brien, is quoted on BBC News Online and on the New Zealand news site Scoop, highlighting the posthumous recognition of Mākereti Papakura by the University of Oxford. Papakura, the first Indigenous woman to study at Oxford, was awarded a Master of Philosophy in Anthropology for her groundbreaking research on Māori customs, published posthumously as "The Old-Time Māori."
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa, Wiseman Mpepo, is quoted in the Daily Maverick. He comments on the recent imbizo in Khayelitsha, emphasizing the importance of this platform for constructive engagement where “communities did raise their voices and express their opinions.”
Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity, Ambrose Carroll, is quoted in Afro Tech, highlighting an initiative: four Black churches in California’s Bay Area are transforming into clean energy and EV charging “resilience hubs” to promote financial sustainability and community support. Led by Rev. Ambrose Carroll of Green the Church and cleantech firm Gemini Energy Solutions, the project equips churches with solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers, while also providing disaster relief resources such as electricity and cooling.
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Global, Kevin Heckman, along with a colleague, had a research paper published in Academic Medicine that examines the growing influence of private equity (PE) in health care and its implications for medical education.
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