Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.How to Unlock Learning to Enhance Mental WellnessUnderstanding the brain’s learning processes can fortify mental resilience.3 min read·Oct 13, 2023----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.10 Ways to Delay or Prevent DementiaDementia is one of the leading causes of disability and death among the elderly, affecting more than 50 million people worldwide.5 min read·Dec 29, 2022----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.Why Climate Science Shouldn’t Forget to Factor in Brain HealthScientists need to learn more about climate change’s negative impact on the nervous system in order to mitigate it.4 min read·Dec 22, 2022----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.Remembering Ben Barres, the trailblazing trans neuroscientist and mentor, on his birthdayThe legacy of the researcher, teacher, and gender equality advocate lives on5 min read·Sep 13, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.How COVID-19 has worsened the lives of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patientsPoor health outcomes and quarantines have accelerated the progress of motor and neurological dysfunction5 min read·May 12, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.Tracking the Shift Toward Digital HealthA Stanford report highlights the rise in machine learning research in this rapidly evolving field.5 min read·Mar 23, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.My Role Model Taught Me How To Be a Strong Woman in ScienceGrowing up in Turkey as a Muslim with Turkish origins, I didn’t know what it felt like to be different. But, that changed when I moved to…5 min read·Feb 23, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.A Fast Route to the Latest Neurodegeneration ResearchPublication numbers in neurodegeneration are soaring. Meta’s curated collection of feeds can help you stay up to date.6 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.Building better products: how we learn at MetaPrototyping in collaboration with researchers4 min read·Jan 30, 2021----
Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D.The cure for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s may be hiding in the gutRecent research suggests new treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases involving the gut microbiome5 min read·Jan 18, 2021----