Welcome to CFIN

Harnessing knowledge of lifespan biological, health, environmental and psychosocial mechanisms of cognitive frailty for integrated interventions

The primary aim of the Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network (CFIN) is to promote collaborative, multidisciplinary research that moves along the pathway from basic laboratory studies through to having a real impact on lives.

The focus is on research that addresses the challenge of alleviating the development of age-related cognitive frailty and related reduced healthspan, (years, or proportion of one’s life spent in good health) and poor quality of life. Cognitive frailty is defined as a variable condition characterised by simultaneous presence of physical frailty and age-related cognitive impairment, but the exclusion of existing dementia.

Latest News

ECR Summer School – Application OPEN

May 3, 2023

ECR Summer School – Application OPEN

The Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network harnesses knowledge of biological, health, environmental and psychosocial mechanisms of cognitive frailty across the lifespan so that we can develop integrated interventions. The network is one of 11 Interdisciplinary Ageing Across the Life Course networks with the aim of transforming ageing research in the UK and integrating expertise and knowledge across disciplines. […]

SAVE THE DATE – ECR Summer School on Cognitive Frailty and Ageing

April 3, 2023

SAVE THE DATE – ECR Summer School on Cognitive Frailty and Ageing

The Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network harnesses knowledge of biological, health, environmental and psychosocial mechanisms of cognitive frailty across the lifespan so that we can develop integrated interventions. The network is one of 11 Interdisciplinary Ageing Across the Life Course networks with the aim of transforming ageing research in the UK and integrating expertise and knowledge […]

Interdisciplinary Mentoring Programme – Application is open for mentor and mentees until 28th February

February 15, 2023

Interdisciplinary Mentoring Programme – Application is open for mentor and mentees until 28th February

The Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network is excited to launch their Interdisciplinary Mentoring Programme! We are looking for mentors and mentees interested in ageing, cognition and physical function from a wide range of backgrounds. Our mentoring programme is aiming to bring together:  Biogerontologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, social scientists, health services researchers, practitioners in health and care, industry […]

Delphi Study on Interventions for Cognitive Frailty – OPEN NOW!

February 2, 2023

Delphi Study on Interventions for Cognitive Frailty – OPEN NOW!

The Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network is looking for experts interested in Cognitive Frailty from a wide range of backgrounds: Biogerontologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, social scientists, health services researchers, practitioners in health and care, industry partners, policy organisations, charities, and the voices of older people. What is the study about? Understanding of the importance of the co-existence […]