Dr. Fernanda Barros-Aragão (Speaker in person)

Date

Wednesday September 30, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location

Abramsky Hall Rm 002
Event Category
[Dr. Fernanda Barros-Aragao]

Speaker: Dr. Fernanda Barros-Aragão
Title: Neuroimmune interactions in cognitive aging and dementia

Abstract:
From Zika and COVID-19 to Alzheimer’s disease, this seminar will trace Dr. Fernanda Barros-Aragão’s research journey investigating how infections affect the brain across the lifespan. She will discuss the lasting impact of infection-induced inflammation on cognitive health and how these effects differ by age and sex. Finally, she will present her current work, collaboration opportunities, and future vision.

Affiliation: Queen’s University, Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences