Yakeel T. Quiroz, PhD
@ytquiroz.bsky.social
Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences at @bostonu.bsky.social |
Director, Familial Dementia Neuroimaging Lab and Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program-MAPP |PI #COLBOS #BostonLatinoAgingStudy #NeuroKids | Views=Own| Pronouns: She/Her
Director, Familial Dementia Neuroimaging Lab and Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program-MAPP |PI #COLBOS #BostonLatinoAgingStudy #NeuroKids | Views=Own| Pronouns: She/Her
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How two ultra-rare mutations may point the way to new Alzheimer's treatments. @utoronto.ca @ytquiroz.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @alexmlynek.bsky.social @jennyrabin.bsky.social @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
How two ultra-rare mutations may point the way to new Alzheimer's treatments. @utoronto.ca @ytquiroz.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @alexmlynek.bsky.social @jennyrabin.bsky.social @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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A fantastic opportunity to join a cohesive and talented team with expertise in neuroimaging fundamentals, analysis, community engagement, and co-creation, all dedicated to supporting brain health and resilience.
We’re hiring a Research Assistant!
Join the Brain Resilience Study team and support a major INN project on brain health and aging. If you're passionate about collaborative team science and multimodal data collection, submit your application to [email protected] by Nov 28th. Learn more: shorturl.at/QMFV0
Join the Brain Resilience Study team and support a major INN project on brain health and aging. If you're passionate about collaborative team science and multimodal data collection, submit your application to [email protected] by Nov 28th. Learn more: shorturl.at/QMFV0
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A fantastic opportunity to join a cohesive and talented team with expertise in neuroimaging fundamentals, analysis, community engagement, and co-creation, all dedicated to supporting brain health and resilience.
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Hello San Antonio, Texas. Visit the @urochester.bsky.social and. @urochestersmd.bsky.social booth at #ABRCMS2025! Let's discuss the next chapter of your academic training.
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hello San Antonio, Texas. Visit the @urochester.bsky.social and. @urochestersmd.bsky.social booth at #ABRCMS2025! Let's discuss the next chapter of your academic training.
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Science Education and Outreach Awards
These researchers are advancing neuroscience through groundbreaking discoveries, mentorship, & scientific excellence.
Listen to their remarks: vist.ly/4f8cn
#SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
These researchers are advancing neuroscience through groundbreaking discoveries, mentorship, & scientific excellence.
Listen to their remarks: vist.ly/4f8cn
#SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Science Education and Outreach Awards
These researchers are advancing neuroscience through groundbreaking discoveries, mentorship, & scientific excellence.
Listen to their remarks: vist.ly/4f8cn
#SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
These researchers are advancing neuroscience through groundbreaking discoveries, mentorship, & scientific excellence.
Listen to their remarks: vist.ly/4f8cn
#SfN25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
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PLCG2 mutations are associated with Alzheimer's disease. Find out how PLCG2 is involved in response to peripheral inflammation from PhD student Eduardo Gutierrez Kuri at #SfN25 poster I6 this afternoon!
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
PLCG2 mutations are associated with Alzheimer's disease. Find out how PLCG2 is involved in response to peripheral inflammation from PhD student Eduardo Gutierrez Kuri at #SfN25 poster I6 this afternoon!
Reposted by Yakeel T. Quiroz, PhD
A new study found the Trump administration’s cuts to NIH grants disrupted more than 380 clinical trials, affecting over 74,000 participants.
The cuts disproportionately impacted trials on infectious diseases and minority communities.
The cuts disproportionately impacted trials on infectious diseases and minority communities.
Federal cuts upended clinical trials. A new study reveals the toll.
Grants for 383 clinical trials were terminated and the funding disruptions affected more than 74,000 trial participants, according to new research.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A new study found the Trump administration’s cuts to NIH grants disrupted more than 380 clinical trials, affecting over 74,000 participants.
The cuts disproportionately impacted trials on infectious diseases and minority communities.
The cuts disproportionately impacted trials on infectious diseases and minority communities.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
A green card holder returning from vacation. An asylum recipient at a “routine check-in.” A woman reapplying for her work visa. All of them were legally in the U.S. when they were suddenly arrested and detained by ICE. nyti.ms/4i5gsM5
A green card holder returning from vacation. An asylum recipient at a “routine check-in.” A woman reapplying for her work visa. All of them were legally in the U.S. when they were suddenly arrested and detained by ICE. nyti.ms/4i5gsM5
Opinion | We Immigrated Legally. ICE Detained Us Anyway.
The brutal detention of three people who came to the U.S. legally reveals a cruel system that operates with impunity.
nyti.ms
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
A green card holder returning from vacation. An asylum recipient at a “routine check-in.” A woman reapplying for her work visa. All of them were legally in the U.S. when they were suddenly arrested and detained by ICE. nyti.ms/4i5gsM5
A green card holder returning from vacation. An asylum recipient at a “routine check-in.” A woman reapplying for her work visa. All of them were legally in the U.S. when they were suddenly arrested and detained by ICE. nyti.ms/4i5gsM5
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Curious about how open science works at the Allen Institute? Join us for an Ask Anything Session at #SfN25!
📅 Nov 18, 12–1pm
📍 Rm 4
📲 https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21171/session/1433
📅 Nov 18, 12–1pm
📍 Rm 4
📲 https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21171/session/1433
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Curious about how open science works at the Allen Institute? Join us for an Ask Anything Session at #SfN25!
📅 Nov 18, 12–1pm
📍 Rm 4
📲 https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21171/session/1433
📅 Nov 18, 12–1pm
📍 Rm 4
📲 https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21171/session/1433
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Reposted by Yakeel T. Quiroz, PhD
Come check out our lab’s poster presented by amazing Nick Hu at #SfN25 today!
Sun (Nov.16) 1-5PM
LBP029.09 - Age moderates the links between 2-back drift-diffusion model components and neuropsychological factor scores by Xiaoyang (Nick) Hu
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
@browncopsy.bsky.social
Sun (Nov.16) 1-5PM
LBP029.09 - Age moderates the links between 2-back drift-diffusion model components and neuropsychological factor scores by Xiaoyang (Nick) Hu
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
@browncopsy.bsky.social
At #SfN25? We had #SfN25 practice presentations in the lab meeting last week. Looking forward to the meeting!
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
#Ji-HyunKimPhD #XiaoyangHu #RowenaChinPhD
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
#Ji-HyunKimPhD #XiaoyangHu #RowenaChinPhD
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Come check out our lab’s poster presented by amazing Nick Hu at #SfN25 today!
Sun (Nov.16) 1-5PM
LBP029.09 - Age moderates the links between 2-back drift-diffusion model components and neuropsychological factor scores by Xiaoyang (Nick) Hu
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
@browncopsy.bsky.social
Sun (Nov.16) 1-5PM
LBP029.09 - Age moderates the links between 2-back drift-diffusion model components and neuropsychological factor scores by Xiaoyang (Nick) Hu
@hwameeohlab.bsky.social
@browncopsy.bsky.social
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Attending #SfN25? Join us tomorrow (11/17) for our SfN Social to learn more about our available resources and funding opportunities. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/simons-foundation-autism-and-neuroscience-social-2025/ #science #neuroscience #autismresearch
Simons Foundation Autism and Neuroscience SfN Social
Simons Foundation Autism and Neuroscience SfN Social on Simons Foundation
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November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Attending #SfN25? Join us tomorrow (11/17) for our SfN Social to learn more about our available resources and funding opportunities. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/simons-foundation-autism-and-neuroscience-social-2025/ #science #neuroscience #autismresearch
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Visit the SfN Booth (#1813) in the exhibit hall to grab a limited-edition #JNeurosci print and read through the special #SfN25 articles, which includes articles on featured symposia and mini-symposia.
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Visit the SfN Booth (#1813) in the exhibit hall to grab a limited-edition #JNeurosci print and read through the special #SfN25 articles, which includes articles on featured symposia and mini-symposia.
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For those coming to SfN, I’ll be giving a talk showing evidence of hippocampal neuronal replay 🎞️🔁 in HUMANS as part of the “Representation of Time in the Brain” minisymposium (Wednesday morning)
Our stellar group of speakers also wrote a preview of the session in @sfnjournals.bsky.social #sfn2025
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Our stellar group of speakers also wrote a preview of the session in @sfnjournals.bsky.social #sfn2025
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Neural Representation of Episodic Time
Inspired by recent discoveries of neural populations that track time for specific moments (time cells) and elapsed durations (temporal context and periodic time cells), this review, based on a minisym...
www.jneurosci.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For those coming to SfN, I’ll be giving a talk showing evidence of hippocampal neuronal replay 🎞️🔁 in HUMANS as part of the “Representation of Time in the Brain” minisymposium (Wednesday morning)
Our stellar group of speakers also wrote a preview of the session in @sfnjournals.bsky.social #sfn2025
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Our stellar group of speakers also wrote a preview of the session in @sfnjournals.bsky.social #sfn2025
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The session felt like a watershed though I lost the debate. @sfackley.bsky.social gave an amazing discussion of how the "garden of forking paths" - a gazillion tiny decisions we all make in an analysis - creates serious reproducibility issue in health research.
#episky #datascisky #reproducibility
#episky #datascisky #reproducibility
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The session felt like a watershed though I lost the debate. @sfackley.bsky.social gave an amazing discussion of how the "garden of forking paths" - a gazillion tiny decisions we all make in an analysis - creates serious reproducibility issue in health research.
#episky #datascisky #reproducibility
#episky #datascisky #reproducibility
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While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
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New opportunity at Queen's University: Tenured Tier 1 Canada Research Chair / Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position supported by the Bruce Mitchell gift (Mitchell Chair). can-acn.org/tenured-tier... #neurojobs
Tenured Tier 1 Canada Research Chair / Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position supported by the Bruce Mitchell gift (Mitchell Chair). – Canadian Association for Neuroscience
Canadian Association for Neuroscience
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November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New opportunity at Queen's University: Tenured Tier 1 Canada Research Chair / Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position supported by the Bruce Mitchell gift (Mitchell Chair). can-acn.org/tenured-tier... #neurojobs
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@sfn.org #SfN25 #SanDiego starts this Saturday. The lab is going to be there in full force - see our presentations below.
Represented this year by @borderbiologist.bsky.social, Nick Kathman, @mrodea.bsky.social, @melcooperphd.bsky.social, @pryprk.bsky.social, @kerrylimberg.bsky.social.
(1/2)
Represented this year by @borderbiologist.bsky.social, Nick Kathman, @mrodea.bsky.social, @melcooperphd.bsky.social, @pryprk.bsky.social, @kerrylimberg.bsky.social.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
@sfn.org #SfN25 #SanDiego starts this Saturday. The lab is going to be there in full force - see our presentations below.
Represented this year by @borderbiologist.bsky.social, Nick Kathman, @mrodea.bsky.social, @melcooperphd.bsky.social, @pryprk.bsky.social, @kerrylimberg.bsky.social.
(1/2)
Represented this year by @borderbiologist.bsky.social, Nick Kathman, @mrodea.bsky.social, @melcooperphd.bsky.social, @pryprk.bsky.social, @kerrylimberg.bsky.social.
(1/2)
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Apolipoprotein ε4 exacerbates white matter impairment in a mouse model of Aβ amyloidosis by decreasing actively myelinating oligodendrocytes - Al‐Amin - 2025 - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Wiley Online Library alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Apolipoprotein ε4 exacerbates white matter impairment in a mouse model of Aβ amyloidosis by decreasing actively myelinating oligodendrocytes
INTRODUCTION
The ε4 allele of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). APOE4 isoform is associated with increased white matter lesions in hu.....
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Apolipoprotein ε4 exacerbates white matter impairment in a mouse model of Aβ amyloidosis by decreasing actively myelinating oligodendrocytes - Al‐Amin - 2025 - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Wiley Online Library alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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✨ SHINY NEW PAPER ✨
Hearing loss is more strongly associated with tau burden than β-amyloid (Aβ) burden.
@charlesmarshall.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458025001162
Hearing loss is more strongly associated with tau burden than β-amyloid (Aβ) burden.
@charlesmarshall.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458025001162
Evaluating the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. The neurobiological mechanisms underlying this relationship are not c…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
✨ SHINY NEW PAPER ✨
Hearing loss is more strongly associated with tau burden than β-amyloid (Aβ) burden.
@charlesmarshall.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458025001162
Hearing loss is more strongly associated with tau burden than β-amyloid (Aβ) burden.
@charlesmarshall.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458025001162
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Average healthcare costs in the US:
Giving birth? $18,000
Cancer treatment? $150,000
One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k.
That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through.
Cost in Canada? $0.
Cost in the UK? $0.
Cost in Australia? $0.
Giving birth? $18,000
Cancer treatment? $150,000
One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k.
That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through.
Cost in Canada? $0.
Cost in the UK? $0.
Cost in Australia? $0.
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Average healthcare costs in the US:
Giving birth? $18,000
Cancer treatment? $150,000
One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k.
That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through.
Cost in Canada? $0.
Cost in the UK? $0.
Cost in Australia? $0.
Giving birth? $18,000
Cancer treatment? $150,000
One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k.
That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through.
Cost in Canada? $0.
Cost in the UK? $0.
Cost in Australia? $0.
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generating examples for my fall undergrad Perception students on why they should not use LLMs as study aides...
August 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
generating examples for my fall undergrad Perception students on why they should not use LLMs as study aides...
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#Alzeimer disease is more common in women than men.
Often attributed to the fact that women tend to live longer, research shows the sex gap likely stems from a complex mix of biological and sociocultural factors.
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Often attributed to the fact that women tend to live longer, research shows the sex gap likely stems from a complex mix of biological and sociocultural factors.
ja.ma/47fkQEw
Why Is Alzheimer Disease More Common in Women?
This Medical News article discusses the biological and sociocultural factors that may contribute to sex-based differences in Alzheimer disease prevalence and progression.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Alzeimer disease is more common in women than men.
Often attributed to the fact that women tend to live longer, research shows the sex gap likely stems from a complex mix of biological and sociocultural factors.
ja.ma/47fkQEw
Often attributed to the fact that women tend to live longer, research shows the sex gap likely stems from a complex mix of biological and sociocultural factors.
ja.ma/47fkQEw
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Well reported story on the PBS News Hour about science cuts and the ongoing and potential brain drain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvO...
Thanks to Terrance Tao and other scientists at various career stages for having the courage to speak out.
Watch and share!
1/7
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvO...
Thanks to Terrance Tao and other scientists at various career stages for having the courage to speak out.
Watch and share!
1/7
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Well reported story on the PBS News Hour about science cuts and the ongoing and potential brain drain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvO...
Thanks to Terrance Tao and other scientists at various career stages for having the courage to speak out.
Watch and share!
1/7
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvO...
Thanks to Terrance Tao and other scientists at various career stages for having the courage to speak out.
Watch and share!
1/7
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ATTN: Two faculty positions are available in my department (neuroscience) at the University of Minnesota. This is a general search with no topic focus. November 20th application deadline.
Apply here: hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job
Assistant Prof job code: 364920
Associate/Full Prof job code: 364921
Apply here: hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job
Assistant Prof job code: 364920
Associate/Full Prof job code: 364921
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
ATTN: Two faculty positions are available in my department (neuroscience) at the University of Minnesota. This is a general search with no topic focus. November 20th application deadline.
Apply here: hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job
Assistant Prof job code: 364920
Associate/Full Prof job code: 364921
Apply here: hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job
Assistant Prof job code: 364920
Associate/Full Prof job code: 364921
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I am recruiting a postdoc for a new NIMH-funded R01 using neural and behavioral models to understand anxious avoidance. Please share with anyone who may be interested!
Link: faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/155929/...
Link: faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/155929/...
October 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I am recruiting a postdoc for a new NIMH-funded R01 using neural and behavioral models to understand anxious avoidance. Please share with anyone who may be interested!
Link: faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/155929/...
Link: faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/155929/...