Burcin Ikiz, PhD

"The developing brains of children are particularly susceptible to the effects of #climatechange." Our editorial about climate change's impact on children's #brainhealth is out @bmj_latest. Child-specific adaptation measures should be a global priority. bmj.com/content/386/bm…

🧠The annual global toll from air pollution: 7.9 million deaths in 2023. Dementia accounts for over 626,000 of them. Cleaner air isn’t just about breathing—it’s about thinking, remembering and living. 📰➡️healthpolicy-watch.news/air-pollution-… @DavosAlzheimers @IHME_UW @HEISoGA @WorldBank @CleanAirFund @HEIresearch @Stanford @burcin_ikiz @vradenburg3 @pallavipnt

Six months after the LA wildfires, the hidden damage is beginning to surface. Wildfire smoke & trauma can alter brain development in children, accelerate dementia, and ripple across generations. Our @STATNews op-ed: statnews.com/first-opinion/… statnews.com/2025/08/19/wil… @EcoNeuroOrg

🚨 Preprint alert ❣️"Neuroscience and climate action: intersecting pathways for brain and planetary health" ...or what I'd like to call: Climate action for the brain and the brain for climate action! 👀🧠 tinyurl.com/bjzcj7at

EMEA #COP29 side event on "Linking Brain Capital and Natural Capital" Live now: @burcin_ikiz, @EcoNeuroOrg @COP29_AZ @AllianceBrain youtube.com/watch?v=daVo34…

New paper alert! We explore how brain health is key to managing global transitions like the bioeconomy, green, care, and digital shifts. Our research shows brain capital is crucial for economic sustainability. academic.oup.com/braincomms/art…

Extreme heat impacts brain health, increasing neurotoxins and affecting cognition. I discussed this urgent issue with @ABCaustralia, highlighting the #NeuroClimateWorkingGroup's mission to reverse these effects through research and action. abc.net.au/listen/program…

The developing brains of children are particularly susceptible to the effects of #climatechange. Child specific adaptation measures should be a global priority, say Shazia Adalat and colleagues bmj.com/content/386/bm…

I had the pleasure to join the Sustainable Human Podcast with @LindaJarnhamn, where we discussed how lifestyle choices impact long term brain health and the effects of air pollution on cognition. Learn why the future starts now! open.spotify.com/episode/1u0gKD…

🆕⚡️Resolution on #ClimateAndHealth adopted by 194 WHO member states which underlines climate change as a major threat to global public health, & sets out a framework to promote health & build climate-resilient and sustainable health systems. #WHA77 For➕: bit.ly/WHA77resadopt

World Health Assembly: Health Professionals Hail Adoption of Landmark Climate and Health Resolution bit.ly/WHA77resadopt #wha77 #climatehealth #health #climateaction

📣In 2 weeks, I’m starting the Environmental Collective (ECo) Behaviour Group @UniKonstanz at the @CBehav!! 🤸🤸🤸 We are looking for a postdoc motivated to study #ClimateChange #Behaviour. See the full description here (pls share!): stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/3b4…

Is it time to add a dietary intervention that benefits both mental and metabolic health to the treatment menu in psychiatry? bit.ly/4dUd18E Explore the growing evidence supporting ketogenic therapy for serious mental illness in this article by @BaszuckiGroup's Science Program Officer, @burcin_ikiz, and Managing Director of Neuroscience, @KirkNylen. Read more in @PsychToday: bit.ly/4dUd18E

Thank you @burcin_ikiz & @KirkNylen for highlighting the results of my pilot study on #ketogenicdiet and mental + metabolic health outcomes. Read their overview of dietary interventions for bipolar disorder & other psychiatric conditions in @PsychToday. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connec…

My paper on how coastal and island communities in #GuineaBissau respond to climate and environmental stresses, and how they shape their migration decisions, is now open access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

📢Ahead of next week’s World Health Assembly #WHA77, the Global Climate & Health Alliance is calling on World Health Organization @WHO member states to adopt a Resolution on Climate & Health bit.ly/WHA77ClimateHe… 🧵Opening thread

“”The brain’s response to a warming climate causes damage that can go undetected until far after medical intervention would be effective.” Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this article @Bloomberg bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Not exactly sure how this happened… but surprised and exceedingly pleased to end up on the @nytimes Book Review cover today. Thank you for the kind words, @NathanielRich.

Neuroscientists led by @AgustinMIbanez at @GBHI_Fellows propose a comprehensive roadmap for future research, policy development, & tech innovation to enhance health resilience against environmental & social hazards.The study is published in @NeuronJournal tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

Thrilled to announce our latest publication in @NeuroCellPress where we explore the complex links between brain health, exposomes, and One Health with recommendations for research, public policy and technology: authors.elsevier.com/c/1j35A3BtfH9A… #NeuroClimateWorkingGroup