Francesca Mangialasche
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Dr. Francesca Mangialasche is a leading researcher in geriatric medicine and dementia prevention, with a primary focus on multimodal lifestyle interventions to promote brain health in older adults. Her most significant contribution stems from her involvement in the landmark FINGER study, which demonstrated that a multidomain lifestyle approach—combining nutritional guidance, physical exercise, cognitive training, and vascular risk management—can protect cognitive function in at-risk seniors. Building on this foundation, Dr. Mangialasche is the principal investigator of the LETHE randomized controlled feasibility trial, which innovatively integrates digital tools to deliver and monitor a personalized lifestyle program for brain health. This work, published in 2024 and already cited 23 times, represents a crucial step toward scalable, technology-enabled dementia prevention strategies. Her research has garnered substantial international recognition, with her most-cited papers collectively receiving thousands of citations, underscoring her influence in the field. Dr. Mangialasche’s efforts are pivotal in translating evidence-based prevention into practical, accessible interventions for aging populations worldwide.
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