Screenshot of YouTube video of Dr. Leila Allen. The video features Dr. Leila Allen, with short blonde hair and wearing a black skirt-suit, on a stage with a red rug and red background. There is an overlay that reads “TEDx Miami - Dr. Leila Allen”. The title of the video is “How pigs are helping us fight dementia” | Leila Allen | TEDxMiami | Channel: TEDx Talks, 993 likes

Nu Rho Psi in Action: Dr. Leila Allen, PhD – TEDx Miami

We’re thrilled to share that TEDx has selected Dr. Leila Allen (she/her) for an Editor’s Feature on the TEDx YouTube channel! Dr. Allen is the founder & chapter advisor of the Florida International University Nu Rho Psi chapter, the founder & Director of the Florida International University Behavioral Neuroscience program, and recently was elected to the National Nu Rho Psi Council as President-Elect.

Dr. Allen says “I’m honored to share that my TED talk has been selected as an Editor’s Pick on the TEDx YouTube channel! In this talk, I delve into my personal journey and professional mission to better understand and combat dementia, particularly Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s. I explore the emotional impact of my father’s FTD diagnosis and the groundbreaking research we’re conducting using pig models to bridge the gap in translational neuroscience.” 

Dr. Allen’s heartfelt and important talk was part of TEDx Miami’s “Stories of Resilience” event in May 2024. 

We’re so proud to share the incredible work Dr. Allen is doing, and hope you’ll join us in congratulating and celebrating her!


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