Sophie Andrews is an Associate Professor and Lead of the Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program in the Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is a cognitive neuroscientist and registered clinical neuropsychologist, and her research is focused on how lifestyle can improve brain and cognitive health, and how best to support people to change their lifestyle habits (including exercise, diet, sleep and mindfulness) for dementia risk reduction. Sophie’s research has been funded by the Australian Research Council and Dementia Australia Research Foundation, and has been recognised by a 2024 QLD Young Tall Poppy award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science.