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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · 28d

Panel: @dadarmahsa.bsky.social & Paul Yushkevich
Moderators: @snlockhart.bsky.social & @lemwisse.bsky.social

@istaart.bsky.social @helenagellersen.bsky.social @alexapb.bsky.social @yarayakoub.bsky.social

Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · 28d

Interested in postmortem imaging? Join the #NeuroimagingPIA at the next webinar, where latest advances of postmortem imaging in ADRD will be discussed!
Speakers: @neurolaura.bsky.social & @pulks-kh.bsky.social
📅 Thursday, November 6, 9am CT
👉 alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Sep 10

@gsalvado.bsky.social , @alexapb.bsky.social, @relajoie.bsky.social , @lemwisse.bsky.social , @davecash75.bsky.social, @istaart.bsky.social @alzdemjournals.bsky.social

Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Sep 10

#NeuroimagingPIA publication alert: This review highlights findings from 2023-24 that are key to understanding AD biomarkers and staging disease, advances in aging & dementia neuroimaging, & areas of need for our field.

Led by @OttoyJulie, based on her Year in Review presentation from #AIC24

Julie Ottoy @ottoyjulie.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔥Recent advances in #neuroimaging of #Alzheimers disease 🧠✨

dx.doi.org/10.1002/alz....

➡️ Valuable resource for both researchers & clinicians!
➡️ ATNIV biomarkers, staging, connectomics & more
➡️ Plus: how are sex & country represented in first/last authorship?

@istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Aug 25

@alexapb.bsky.social @snlockhart.bsky.social @helenagellersen.bsky.social @taylorpedersen.bsky.social @yarayakoub.bsky.social

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Aug 25

Don't forget the ISTAART All-Member Town Hall Meetings are happening this week!
All members are encouraged to join and share their thoughts to set the vision for the next year!
1️⃣ August 26, 5-6pm CDT
2️⃣ August 27, 9-10am CDT

More info: istaart.alz.org/events/categ...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Aug 5

Really happy that the final paper of my PhD is out now!
It was great to work on this project with Dave Wolk (@picslupenn.bsky.social) & @lemwisse.bsky.social and all others involved!
See below for more information! 👇

biofinder.bsky.social @biofinder.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨This study led by @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social aims to provide a more granular understanding of how tau pathology leads to specific cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. 🧠 Out now in Alzheimer’s & Dementia! Read it here: doi.org/10.1002/alz....
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Tau, atrophy, and domain‐specific cognitive impairment in typical Alzheimer's disease

INTRODUCTION A granular understanding of the mechanisms linking tau pathology to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease is crucial. We investigate mediating effects of medial temporal lobe (MTL) a...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jul 17

With excitement we welcome our new @istaart.bsky.social
#NeuroimagingPIA Executive Committee 2025-2026

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you are attending AIC, are an ECR, and would like the opportunity to ask all your career-related questions, sign up to have lunch with some great mentors! @istaart.bsky.social
Also consider our Neuroimaging-Buddy system for AAIC/AIC if you would like to network with other ECRs!

See 👇

Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

3️⃣ We would like to highlight that we are again organizing an AIC #mentoring-lunch and a second installment of the #AAIC-Neuroimaging-Buddies!

See the newsletter for more information or just go ahead and sign up here: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/Neuroimage...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

4️⃣ Lastly, don't forget to submit what you consider the most impactful neuroimaging papers of the last year to help @emmacoomans.bsky.social prepare her AIC Year in Review plenary!

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It only takes 5 minutes!

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

3️⃣ We would like to highlight that we are again organizing an AIC #mentoring-lunch and a second installment of the #AAIC-Neuroimaging-Buddies!

See the newsletter for more information or just go ahead and sign up here: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/Neuroimage...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

2️⃣ The Neuroimaging PIA newsletter was published this week. So, take a look at your email inbox to get an overview of all the webinars of the past year as well as an outlook on AIC!

You can also access the newsletter here: act.alz.org/site/R?i=JTK...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

1️⃣ Voting is now open for the 2025-26 Executive Committee!

Please cast a vote, if you haven't done so already, for the future Neuroimaging PIA representatives:
act.alz.org/site/R?i=ylM...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Jun 11

Leading up to AIC/AAIC25, a lot is happening for the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA!

Here is a thread of everything you should know - there are only 45 days left until #AIC25!
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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · May 19

There’s still time to sign up for tomorrows webinar!
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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 25

To shorten the wait until AIC25, the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA has one more webinar lined up:
A Clinical Case Report webinar focusing on the clinical and neuroimaging implications of anti-amyloid therapy (Lecanemab)!

📅May 20 - 10am CT

💻 Register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨Calling all neuroimagers! Help
@emmacoomans.bsky.social shape the opening plenary at #AIC2025 (Toronto, July 26th) "Accomplishments of the Past Year" and share the most impactful neuroimaging research from the past year via this brief survey (~5min) by May 30th.
act.alz.org/site/R?i=eOe...

Neuroimaging PIA: The Past Year (since July 1, 2024) and The Future

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

act.alz.org

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 25

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 25

To shorten the wait until AIC25, the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA has one more webinar lined up:
A Clinical Case Report webinar focusing on the clinical and neuroimaging implications of anti-amyloid therapy (Lecanemab)!

📅May 20 - 10am CT

💻 Register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Robin de Flores @robindeflores.bsky.social · Apr 24

🧠 PhD position available!

Study polypathology in the medial temporal lobe at the Paris Brain Institute with @lemwisse.bsky.social , @nvillain-alz.bsky.social and myself.

This exciting project combines neuroimaging, neuropathology and cognition!

Please share widely 🙏

Laura Wisse @lemwisse.bsky.social · Apr 23

Super excited to announce a PhD position on polypathology in the medial temporal lobe at the Paris Brain Institute together with @nvillain-alz.bsky.social and @robindeflores.bsky.social!

offres.institutducerveau-icm.org/fr/jobs/1935...

Please repost!

Nos super offres || PhD - polypathology in the medial temporal lobe

offres.institutducerveau-icm.org

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 11

Next up: "Ultra-High Field MRI in Neurodegenerative Diseases" presented to you by the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA!

This webinar will start on Monday at 10:00am CT, so you still have time to sign up here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Feb 20

Another great webinar is in the pipeline: Join us from the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA and our speakers Anne Maass & Graziella Donatelli for insights into "Ultra-High Field MRI in Neurodegenerative Diseases"
📅Date: April 14 - 10:00 am CT
💻Register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Apr 7

Only 2 days left until the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging and NSS PIA webinar "Multimodal MRI to Study the Neuromodulatory Subcortical Nuclei"!

👇Follow this link for more information and to register!

Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Feb 28

..and another one! 🤩 Join us for a great webinar in cooperation with the @istaart.bsky.social NSS PIA on studying neuromodulatory subcortical nuclei with multimodal MRI!
📅Date: April 9 - 10:00 am CT
💻Register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Anika Wuestefeld, PhD @anikawuestefeld.bsky.social · Mar 20

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