UW Research Assistant Professor, IHMC and CRCBR scientist - Health and performance across the lifespan
Seattle, WA
Joined April 2013
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Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Just finished Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar)’s The Stimulated Mind and it is easily one of the best brain health books I have read in years, the best since Stephan J. Guyenet (@sguyenet)’s now-classic The Hungry Brain.
What makes it stand out is that Wood does not give you another generic checklist. He builds a systems model for brain health around stimulus, supply, and support. He shows how exercise, nutrition, sleep, social connection, and cognitive challenge interact rather than operate in isolation.
As a longevity physician, I especially appreciated his concept of "headroom". Building enough cognitive reserve and resilience means your brain can better absorb the hits of stress, illness, sleep loss, and aging.
It is well-cited, rigorous, practical, and unusually thoughtful about uncertainty. Highly recommended for clinicians, researchers, and anyone who wants a sharper, more resilient brain over the long run.
drtommywood.com/stimulated-m…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Dr. Tommy Wood's new book “The Stimulated Mind” is out today, and it gives people a practical toolkit to improve their cognitive function on a day-to-day basis while decreasing their long-term risk of dementia.Â
“Every one of us has the ability to dramatically improve our brain health and cognitive function today by doing things that are simple and enjoyable,” he writes. “And most importantly, it’s never too late to start.”
And the book provides plenty of Microsteps to guide us. Brain health is at the heart of the zeitgeist. And with small changes in our daily behaviors, we all have the power to make it our own personal moonshot.
You can find out more about @DrRagnar's book here: drtommywood.com/stimulated-m…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
NEW podcast episode is up!
Dr. Tommy Wood — How to Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia
Dr. Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar) is an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan. This includes therapies for brain injury in newborns, prevention and treatment of adult brain trauma, and the factors that contribute to long-term cognitive function and cognitive decline. Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo.
Alongside his academic work, Tommy is head scientist for Motorsport at Hintsa Performance, overseeing health and performance programs for multiple Formula 1 drivers. He also helped to found the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, is head of research for the dementia prevention charity Food for the Brain, and serves as chief science officer for brain health coaching company BetterBrain. He has also trained and competed in multiple sports, coming in the top 20 in the world’s first ever fully off-road ironman triathlon, and 2nd at Washington’s Strongest Man in 2024.
Tommy is co-host of the Better Brain Fitness podcast and author of the forthcoming book The Stimulated Mind.
Please enjoy!
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
3 excellent podcasts i listened to recently
host @AllyTransforms guest @Peter_InNorfolk podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
host @DominicDAgosti2 guest @DrRagnar podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
host @PeterAttiaMD guest @DrRagnar peterattiamd.com/tommywood/
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Thrilled to be co-chairing this conference with my colleagues Sunny Juul and @DrRagnar! We have a fantastic line-up of speakers and are excited to kick-off the conference tomorrow: hersheyconference.com/
Thank you to our sponsors @NeuroKarger @BWFUND @yourcpf and @NINDSfunding!
The 13th Hershey Conference on #Developmental #BrainInjury starts on May 31!
Follow the 🧵 to find the highlighted papers published in the past Hershey Meetings Special Issues of "Developmental #Neuroscience".
They are also available here➡️ karger.com/Journal/page/best…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
SOCIAL CONNECTION!
During this week’s podcast, @DrRagnar describes the crucial role human connection plays in the health of our brain and the powerful idea that your brain needs a reason to be alive.
Listen to the compilation episode here: drchatterjee.com/226
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Our newest paper is out showing the use of a ferret whole hemisphere brain slice model to capture regional responses to injury and treatment seen in vivo! bit.ly/3CMBpF8
Always fun to collab with @NeoNeuroLab and @DrRagnar
@BioTM_Buzz @UWChemE
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Lab director @DrRagnar is editing a special edition of @Life_MDPI - Diversifying and Strengthening Translational Animal Models of Newborn Brain Injuries. If that's your kind of thing, let us know! mdpi.com/journal/life/specia…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
The hunt for neuro-predictive biomarkers continues, but Epo and Tau are giving us clues: Early Biomarkers of Hypoxia and Inflammation and Two-Year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in the PENUT Trial. Congratulations @DrRagnar, @Neo_DrLaw 🧠sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
So fortunate to collaborate with the ingenious @NeoNeuroLab. Congrats @DrRagnar and @Neo_DrLaw!
New paper from the lab! This model took 6+ years to develop and we hope it will be an important addition to preclinical developmental brain injury research. Super excited to see it in print! mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/18/984…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
New paper from the lab! This model took 6+ years to develop and we hope it will be an important addition to preclinical developmental brain injury research. Super excited to see it in print! mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/18/984…
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
🚨🚨🚨 The #LMHRstudy has launched 🚨🚨🚨
We are now recruiting for those who've seen their #LDL #cholesterol increase on a #lowcarb/#keto diet alongside high #HDL and low #triglycerides
Our official link for eligibility criteria & study details
👇👇👇
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Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Excited for this paper, showing systemic delivery of large proteins in polymer nanoparticles can result in neuroprotection in the newborn injured brain! Always fun to publish with @andrea_j0seph @AHAitsChrisNyam @DrRagnar @JimPfaendtner! Congrats team! bit.ly/3rFtlCb
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
This report from the PENUT trial showed that opioids and/or benzodiazepines used in extremely preterm infants are associated with adverse effects on 2-year neurodevelopmental outcomes. @DrRagnar @Neo_DrLaw @brain_uw ja.ma/2VgNti6
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
No such thing. Physiology does not have "bests" like this. Any such list is a categorical lie.
See @DrRagnar new paper if you're interested in fiber
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Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
This week’s podcast is all about fitness, longevity and keeping your brain healthy with @DrRagnar.
Tommy certainly knows his stuff - he has a biochemistry degree, a medical degree from the University of Oxford and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience 👇🏾
drchatterjee.com/167
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
We are excited to introduce the UW Brain Research Advancement In Neonatology (BRAIN) Team. Our mission is to improve neonatal neurodevelopmental outcomes through neuroprotection-focused research. Stay tuned for project updates! @Neo_DrLaw @DrRagnar @mihai_pd @NeoNeuroLab
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
I visit the great Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar) to cover some hot topics including how to reconcile the benefits of #fasting and caloric efficiency vs the benefits of good nutrition for peak performance and recovery, as well as the topic of the #carnivore diet🥩.
bit.ly/2sH5nfC
Tommy Wood MD, PhD retweeted
Just listened to @NutritionDanny pod with @DrRagnar. Great stuff!
Well balanced & nuanced discussion of brain injuries including nutrition.
Definitely not typical overhyped speculation based on preclinical studies that I've heard elsewhere. Thanks lads.
sigmanutrition.com/episode30…
