Lisa Mosconi, PhD
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Lisa Mosconi, PhD
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Neuroscience &  Women’s Health

At the intersection of neuroscience and women’s health, my research is focused on how our genetics, hormones, environment, and lifestyle shape the brain — the female brain, in particular. Right now, tomorrow, and over the course of a lifetime.

 

Neuroscientist & Women’s Brain Health Specialist

My degrees and research are in neuroscience, nuclear medicine, and nutrition. Further professional information and CV available here.

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Director, Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative

The Weill Cornell's Women Brain Initiative and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program are focused on discovering sex-based molecular targets to support cognitive aging and prevent dementia.

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Author, The Menopause Brain, The XX Brain, & Brain Food

I wrote The Menopause Brain, The XX Brain and Brain Food to bring 15+ years of research out of the lab and into everyone's lives.

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THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN

THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN (Avery / Penguin 2024) is an instant international bestseller!

THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN is a love letter to womanhood and a rallying cry for all women to embrace menopause without fear or embarrassment, and armed with knowledge and confidence.
 

 
 

"In The Menopause Brain, you have the most current science and the best practical guidance available, and it comes from a researcher who is not only an innovative and visionary thinker, but someone I now consider a friend for life."

— Maria Shriver
 

“Dr. Lisa Mosconi is my go-to for insightful guidance on the brain during menopause."

— Naomi Watts

"Dr. Mosconi's book serves as a rallying cry for embracing this transformative period with knowledge and empowerment." 

— Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The Galveston Diet

 
 
 
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THE XX BRAIN

The instant New York Times bestseller, THE XX BRAIN (Avery / Penguin), is a rally cry for women to have full access to information regarding what is going on in their brains and bodies, and a roadmap for the path to optimal, lifelong brain health.
 

 
 

"A must-read for all women"

— ELLE International
 

“I give Dr. Mosconi’s extraordinary new book my highest recommendation!"

— Sara Gottfried, MD, NYT bestselling author of The Hormone Cure

"This extraordinary book gives women cutting-edge, research-based advice on what they particularly need to know to keep their brains functioning at maximum capacity. Highly recommended!" 

— JJ Virgin, NYT bestselling author of The Virgin Diet

 
 
 
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Latest Research

Read more about our peer-reviewed, National Institute on Health (NIH)-funded research on how genetics, lifestyle, nutrition influence brain health, with a specific focus on prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Women's Health and Alzheimer's Risk

Brain Health: More Diet than Destiny

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Maternal History of Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic

 
 

Featured Talks

There is a lot of confusion about what the brain is and isn’t, what it needs and doesn’t need. As a neuroscientist and nutritional counselor, in my talks, I strive to make neuroscience more accessible, and lifestyle medicine more rigorous.

 
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Brain-Healthy Recipes

The latest research, including my own work, shows that following a healthy diet is crucial to nourish and protect our brains. Here are some of my favorite brain-healthy recipes.

 
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Beverages

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Breakfast

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Entrees

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Dessert

Olá, Brazil! 🇧🇷 I’m excited to announce that in just one week, THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN will make its debut in your beautiful country 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has shown support and enthusiasm for our work. Your words of en
🚨Beyond excited to share our new BRAIN ESTROGEN imaging study!🚨 For the first time ever, we've successfully measured estrogen activity in the live human brain. This marks a significant leap in science and medicine, particularly in understanding ho
Excited to share that I'll be speaking at #aspenhealthideas on June 22nd! Looking forward to sharing our research on menopause and women's brain health, and exploring other bold and innovative approaches to better health for all ⭐ Check out the @asp
Had the loveliest time celebrating @halleberry 's fabulous TIME100 recognition last night! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We all know Halle as the brilliant director and Oscar-winning actor, but what many might not realize is her advocacy work on Capitol Hill and beyo
One morning nearly a decade ago, I woke up with an appetite for turkey burgers. This was peculiar as I had never tasted one. Nine months later, we welcomed our baby girl, who shares her father’s taste for poultry. This brings me to the astonis
Excited to share this new article in @washingtonpost , which is a deep dive into our research on the menopause brain 🧠✨ For centuries, women have been told that symptoms like brain fog, insomnia, and mood changes were "all in our heads."
So grateful to @vanityfairitalia for featuring my latest book, “The Menopause Brain.” It’s an honor to see my work reaching my beloved Italy! 💚🤍❤️ For those who may not know, I was born and raised in Florence, Italy, and although
Honored to take part in this @wsj article discussing the risks associated with surgical menopause, particularly its impact on women's brains. I feel very strongly about this topic, and here’s why. Until fairly recently, it was standard practic
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