Ongoing
☳ MSc Students (Collaborator)
Too Late to Train? Revisiting the Effects of Evening Physical Activity on Sleep: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Title: Too Late to Train? Revisiting the Effects of Evening Physical Activity on Sleep: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Student: Elton Fernando Ferreira de Souza Vieira
Course: Master of Science – Medical Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Protocol: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251159664
Neuropsychological Testing in Physical Exercise Interventions: A Scoping Review
Title: Neuropsychological Testing in Physical Exercise Interventions: A Scoping Review
Student: Priscila Chaves Teixeira
Course: Master of Science (MSc) – Medical Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Multimodal Modeling of Sleep Determinants and Cognitive Decline in Aging: Integration of Population-Based Cohorts and Clinical Validation in Brazil's Federal District
Title: Multimodal Modeling of Sleep Determinants and Cognitive Decline in Aging: Integration of Population-Based Cohorts and Clinical Validation in Brazil’s Federal District
Student:Lucas Gonçalves Taveira da Cruz
Course: Master of Science – Medical Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Circadian Rhythms and the Sleep–Wake Cycle: Implications for Cognitive and Physical–Functional Performance in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Title:Circadian Rhythms and the Sleep–Wake Cycle: Implications for Cognitive and Physical–Functional Performance in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Student: Keila Outeiral
Course: Master of Science – Health Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
☳ Undergraduate Research Trainees
Social Determinants, Sleep, and Cognitive Reserve in Aging: A Comparative Analysis of ELSI-Brazil and UK Biobank
Title: Social Determinants, Sleep, and Cognitive Reserve in Aging: A Comparative Analysis of ELSI-Brazil and UKBiobank
Student: Cauany Silva Cardoso
Status: Ongoing
Year: 2026
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasilia
Association Between Objective Measures of Circadian Rhythmicity and Cognitive Performance in Aging: An Observational Study Using Actigraphy
Title: Association Between Objective Measures of Circadian Rhythmicity and Cognitive Performance in Aging: An Observational Study Using Actigraphy
Student: Pedro Paulo de Sousa Guedes
Status: Ongoing
Year: 2026
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasilia
Association Between Objective Sleep Measures and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: Evidence for the Early Identification of Neurocognitive Vulnerability
Title: Association Between Objective Sleep Measures and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: Evidence for the Early Identification of Neurocognitive Vulnerability
Student: Estêvão André Cardoso Waterloo Filho
Status: Ongoing
Year: 2026
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasilia
☳ Honours Thesis Students
Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Expected Outcome: Article / Conference Proceeding
Student: Lizandra Rodrigues de Andrade (BSc)
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
☳ Clinical Trainees
From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Title: From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Student:
Course:
Institution: University of Brasília
☳ Research Interns
Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Title: Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Student: Kênia Amaral Duarte da Silva
Course: Bioethics (Spc.)
Institution: University of Brasília
Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Title: Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Student: Ana Carolina Lopes Ribeiro
Course: Tourism (BSc)
Institution: University of Brasília
Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Title: Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Student: Rosany de Oliveira Peixoto
Course: Health Science (Prospective MSc)
Institution: University of Brasília
Concluded
☳ Postdoctoral Fellows (Collaborator)
Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program and the Influence of Genetic Ancestry on Functional Capacity in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Title: Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program and the Influence of Genetic Ancestry on Functional Capacity in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Professor: Cláudia Goulart, PhD
Course: Medical Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
☳ Undergraduate Research Trainees
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Student: Júlia Badia Hecksher
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Medicine
Institution: University Centre of Brasília – UniCEUB
Clinical Predictors of Progression from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Title: Clinical Predictors of Progression from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Student: Emmanuel Bastos Negrão de Morais
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Student: Elton Fernando Ferreira de Souza Vieira
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Amyloid-β Peptides in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Amyloid-β Peptides in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Student: Marina Luz Santos Costa
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Student: Lizandra Rodrigues de Andrade
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Amyloid-β Peptide in Alzheimer’s Disease Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Experimental Studies
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Amyloid-β Peptide in Alzheimer’s Disease Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Experimental Studies
Student: Estêvão André Cardoso Waterloo Filho
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasília
Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Title: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Student: Kristine Leão Alarcão
Status: Concluded
Year: 2025
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasília
Application of Data Mining and Machine Learning Techniques in Elite Sport
Title: Application of Data Mining and Machine Learning Techniques in Elite Sport
Student: Sabrina Alves de Queiroz
Status: Concluded
Year: 2023
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Integrative Investigation of the Relevance of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation for Physical Activity
Title: Integrative Investigation of the Relevance of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation for Physical Activity
Student: Elton Fernando de Souza
Status: Concluded
Year: 2022
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Integrative Investigation of Dissociation and Self-Regulation in the Context of Competitive Performance and Physical Activity
Title: Integrative Investigation of Dissociation and Self-Regulation in the Context of Competitive Performance and Physical Activity
Student: João Victor Rodrigues de Oliveira Lima
Status: Concluded
Year: 2022
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
Clinical Predictors of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease: An Integrative Theoretical–Empirical Analysis
Title: Clinical Predictors of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease: An Integrative Theoretical–Empirical Analysis
Expected Outcome: Associations Between Self-reported Sleep Disorder and Cognitive Screening Scores in Geriatric Outpatients
Student: Laryssa Kellye Pereira Soares Sousa
Course: Medicine (BSc)
Institution: University of Brasília
Impact of Exercise Interventions on Cognition and Sleep in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis and Scientific Data Mining
Title: Impact of Exercise Interventions on Cognition and Sleep in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis and Scientific Data Mining
Expected Outcome: Efficacy of Physical Exercise on Cognition and Sleep in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Student: Estêvão Andre Cardoso Waterloo Filho
Course: Medicine (BSc)
Institution: University of Brasília
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Outcomes and the Sleep–Wake Pattern in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis and Integrated Data Mining
Title: Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Outcomes and the Sleep–Wake Pattern in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis and Integrated Data Mining
Expected Outcome: Effects of Physical Exercise Versus Cognitive Training on Cognition and Sleep in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Student: Júlia Badia Hecksher
Course: Medicine (BSc)
Institution: University Centre of Brasília
Neurobiological Biomarkers and Cognitive Profiles in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Studies
Title: Neurobiological Biomarkers and Cognitive Profiles in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Studies
Expected Outcome: Neurofilament Light Chain and Cognitive Profiles in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Studies
Student: Gabriel Lucas de Souza Cordeiro (BSc)
Course: Medicine
Institution: University of Brasília
Cognitive Domains and Neuropsychological Profiles in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Studies
Title: Cognitive Domains and Neuropsychological Profiles in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Studies
Expected Outcome: Semantic and Phonemic Verbal Fluency in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Studies
Student: Vinícius Camargo Mota
Course: Medicine (BSc)
Institution: University of Brasília
☳ Honours Thesis Students
Can Psychological Tests Help Improve the Performance of University Athletes? An Integrative Literature Review
Title: Can Psychological Tests Help Improve the Performance of University Athletes? An Integrative Literature Review
Student: Sabrina Alves de Queiroz
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
DOI: https://bdm.unb.br/handle/10483/36219
Keywords: Psychology; Sport; Performance; Motivation
Field: Health Sciences
Motivational Factors in Older Adults for the Regular Practice of Physical Activity: A Narrative Review
Title: Motivational Factors in Older Adults for the Regular Practice of Physical Activity: A Narrative Review
Students: Elton Fernando de Souza & João Victor Rodrigues de Oliveira
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
DOI: https://bdm.unb.br/handle/10483/36223
The Influence of Physical Activity on Symptoms of Depressive Disorder: A Review
Title: The Influence of Physical Activity on Symptoms of Depressive Disorder: A Review
Students: Geovanna Calazans Nogueira & Jhonatan Caetano de Jesus
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
Sport and School: Relevance Beyond the Physical Education Class
Title: Sport and School: Relevance Beyond the Physical Education Class
Student: João Pedro Borges Cardoso
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
DOI: https://bdm.unb.br/handle/10483/38850
Body Literacy and School Education for Active Living: A Systematic Review
Title: Body Literacy and School Education for Active Living: A Systematic Review
Student: Moisés Vieira da Silva
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
The Impact of Physical Activity on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Title: The Impact of Physical Activity on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Student: Betânia Sabino Santos
Role: Co-supervisor
Course: BSc in Physical Education
Institution: University of Brasília
Year: 2023
DOI: https://bdm.unb.br/handle/10483/35791
☳ Clinical Trainees
From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Title: From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Student: Natália Vieira Pimentel
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: Catholic University of Brasília
From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Title: From Exercise Sciences to Clinical Practice: Student Involvement in Dementia-Related Research
Student: Cristiano Lael de Britto Pereira
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: Catholic University of Brasília
☳ Research Interns
Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Title: Hands-on Experience in Neuroscience Research
Student: Guilherme Artiaga Meireles
Course: Exercise Sciences
Institution: University of Brasília
