Matthias Burkhalter
@MatthBurkhalter
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Board Member Women's Brain Foundation Former President @WomensBrainPro #brainhealth #sexandgender #precisionmedicine #wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness
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Joined October 2010
#ColdMoon tonight at 21:04 over @Riehen_ch It is called the cold moon because in the northern hemisphere it marks the beginning of #winter and is close to the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year. It has also been known as the #longnightmoon and the moon before #Yule
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Cleaner textiles aren’t just better for the planet; they’re good for businesses too. Small companies part of UNEP’s InTex programme are saving water and energy, cutting costs, and keeping waste out of landfills to #BeatPollution. Get to know how they did it in our new
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🚨 Applications for the UN #YPP 2025 are NOW OPEN! 🌍 📢 This year’s exam area: Global Communications Join the next generation of international civil servants. 👉 Check your eligibility & apply now: https://t.co/nUIQmwsNLq
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GO VOTE! - Elections @Riehen_ch Oct 19 Ballots can still be dropped off until Saturday, 12:00 p.m., in one of the mailboxes located at the Town Hall and Rauracher Center. Alternatively on Sunday 19th at the polling station in the Town Hall Vote @LDP_BS List 3
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🧠@WHO #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 — #MentalHealth in Humanitarian Emergencies 🌍 In every crisis, there’s more than visible damage. Behind the headlines are invisible wounds — anxiety, trauma, grief, and fear. rebuilding lives means healing
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#MeetOurTeam: Roxanne is an essential member of the BKMC’s #EAA portfolio! Not only does she support our talented Youth #AgriChampions, but she’s also a driving force behind our event logistics and our COO’s daily work. 👩🌾 Swipe through the slides and explore her views on #SDG3!
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Monday is #WorldChimpanzeeDay. Our closest relatives in the animal kingdom play a vital role in keeping forests alive. But habitat loss & trafficking are pushing these great apes closer to extinction. Protecting chimpanzees means protecting biodiversity and a part of ourselves.
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Vaccines have saved 6 lives every minute since 1974. Thank you, @VilleDeGeneve, for marking the beginning of #WorldImmunizationWeek. It’s time to show the world that immunization for all is #HumanlyPossible.
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Remember to stay hydrated. Drink water regularly. 💧
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Could cycling transform dementia prevention for women? A WBF-LSE study shows off-road cycle lanes boost physical activity and could cut dementia-related healthcare costs, especially for women.
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A groundbreaking study by the WBF in collaboration with the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), has found that increasing physical activity through off-road cycle lanes could significantly reduce dementia-related healthcare costs—particularly for women!
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It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek—time to talk about a critical yet often overlooked issue: #menopause, #hormones, and #brainhealth. Did you know that hormonal shifts during menopause (and also throughout life) influence brain aging and disease risk? Read more:
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It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek—time to talk about a critical yet often overlooked issue: #menopause, #hormones, and #brainhealth. Women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases worldwide, yet we are only...
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We’re gearing up to launch an incredible podcast series featuring experts in #Alzheimer’s, #precisionmedicine, #longevity, and more in collaboration with FatzerImbach AG. Why sponsor us? Because your contribution can make a lasting impact in advancing these vital conversations.
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Are you willing to collaborate with WBF on an IHI Call 9? A project made to tackle the issue of the Gender Gap in Drug Development by developing a gender-equitable knowledge framework. Industry and Academia Partners join us! Watch our video and share: https://t.co/9ywmfRy4lb
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As we celebrate our first anniversary as a foundation, we are asking for one simple but powerful gift from you: YOUR VOICE. https://t.co/bNSJyDiY6S
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Voice your support - read, sign and share our petition! #womensbrainfoundation #precisionmedicine #diversityandinclusivity #women
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25% of the world’s population lack a basic handwashing facility with soap & water at home. And 646 million children lack a basic hygiene service at their school. Data will help decision-makers set the priorities for #SDG6: https://t.co/HcTihQJTGU
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🌿 Climate change amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses threats to women’s and girls’ livelihoods, health, and safety. We will be at #COP29 to ensure that gender equality is at the heart of #ClimateAction! 👉 Learn more: https://t.co/nkokJtafVm
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