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Meet the Researchers: Silvia Minardi, PhD

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TOPAZ

TOPAZ: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Zoledronic Acid for Prevention of Fractures in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a drug called Zoledronic Acid will reduce the risk of bone fractures among people with Parkinson’s disease. The study drug is...

LUMA Study

LUMA: Phase 2b, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB122 in Participants with Parkinson’s Disease The purpose of this study is to test an investigational drug called BIIB122 to see if it may slow the progression of PD. Key...

[Sample] Publication of New Book - AI and Society: An Ethical Perspective

I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my new book, AI and Society: An Ethical Perspective. This book presents an overview of the societal implications of AI, with a specific focus on the ethical considerations that these technologies bring to the forefront. It's designed to be accessible to...

[Sample] Upcoming Guest Lecture at the Smithsonian Institution

I have the honor of delivering a guest lecture at the Smithsonian Institution this coming August. The lecture, entitled 'From Papyrus to Pixels: The Evolution of Information Technology,' will delve into the long history of information technology and its impact on human societies. The lecture will...

[Sample] Winning the Prestigious Turing Award

I'm humbled to share that I have been awarded the Turing Award for my contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. The Turing Award, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Computing', recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions of lasting importance to computing. The...

The Power and Process of Social Connection

Project SUCCESS compares two programs that are both designed to improve social functioning. Why is this important? In this week’s post, I’ll discuss the research that helped me recognize the importance of social connection for improving mental health and quality of life. Many prior studies of social...

Service Preferences

Weekly group sessions are the primary component of both CET and HOPES—the interventions we are comparing in Project SUCCESS. Both Cognitive Enhancement Therapy and Helping Ourselves Perceive & Experience Success leverage the power of social connection to help participants improve social skills and...

Participant Engagement and Retention in Groups

Project SUCCESS has been a crucial support for our participants, offering interactive group sessions that have proven immensely popular among attendees. Here, we're sharing a few strategies that have contributed to maintaining consistent weekly attendance and retention across the entire group...