I attended this congress, where I could participate in diverse and interesting sessions on various aspects of public health, with a particular focus on digital health. Additionally, I took part in a workshop on qualitative methodology. Attending the conference allowed me to discover relevant studies on digital health, which I found highly valuable and have consulted for the development of my research plan.

I attended the presentation of the results from the study “Menopausa, i ara què?”, organized by the Institut de Recerca Glòria Compte – Fundació Salut Empordà. This event provided valuable insights into the perceptions of the Catalan population regarding menopause and reinforced the importance of viewing it as a natural life stage rather than a disease. Additionally, I reflected on the need to raise awareness—not only among those experiencing menopause but also across the broader population—about its manifestations and its potential impact on daily life.

Date: March 27-30, 2025

Place: NH Ventas (Madrid)

Event: XVI congreso Nacional de Neuropsicología

Co-authored and presented a poster titled “Bilingüismo y cognición: el impacto de la competencia y uso del lenguaje en adultos mayores sanos”. The poster was developed in collaboration with Gonzalo Sánchez-Benavides, Oriol Grau-Rivera, Miguel Santos-Santos, Laia Subirats, Ferran Prados and Marco Calabria.

The presentation focused on the impact of bilingualism on the cognition of cognitively healthy older adults, aged 45 to 70, who are part of the Alzheimer’s and Families (ALFA) study. To this end, we considered the participants’ diverse bilingual experiences based on their age of acquisition, proficiency level, and active lifelong use of Catalan and Spanish.

Date: 12/05/2025

Place: UOC Edifici C

Summary: PhD student Francesco Ciongoli and I delivered a presentation to all attendees of the Brain Awareness Week session, hosted by Dr. Marco Calabria, Dr. Elena Muñoz, Dr. Juan Luis Garcia and Dr. Ferran Prados. Our presentation focused on the various methodologies used in our lab for neuroimaging acquisition and brain stimulation. We provided a live demonstration of a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) montage, along with real-time acquisition of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) data.

This year, we began sharing the initial findings of the thesis at national and international conferences and symposiums. Participating in these academic events offers invaluable opportunities for both professional and personal development. The process of preparing and submitting abstracts has strengthened academic writing skills, improving the ability to clearly communicate complex research ideas. Additionally, presenting research findings through posters and oral presentations helps improve public speaking and scientific communication skills.

So far, we have attended the annual Spanish meeting in the field of Neuropsychology (FANPSE). Engaging with keynote lectures and panel discussions has been especially inspiring, as it provides valuable insights into the latest advancements in the field and helps contextualize our research within the broader academic landscape.