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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Apr 12

Great people! Amazing science! An Excellent Opportunity! #NEUROYES

Dr. Nathan A Smith @drnathanasmith.bsky.social · Apr 11

We had an amazing time hosting our last @urneuroscience.bsky.social #NEUROYES Scholar for 2024-2025, Dr. @c3llas.bsky.social. His research, “Establishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts.” #BRAINS

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ZVR Lab @zvrlab.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thank you, @coryjwhite.bsky.social for an engaging #research talk! We are delighted to welcome another NEUROYES speaker, Dr. Cellas Ari’ka Hayes, on 4/10/25! @c3llas.bsky.social @drnathanasmith.bsky.social #URochesterResearch @urneuroscience.bsky.social @uor-braincogsci.bsky.social #neuroskyence

Dr. Nathan Smith, wearing a NY Yankees baseball cap, smiles and points to Dr. Cory J White as they pose for a photo together after Dr. White's research presentation, "Evaluating how HIV infection and antiretroviral therapies impact brain lipid metabolism".

Dr. Cory J. White stands at the lectern next to the title slide his research presentation, "Evaluating how HIV infection and antiretroviral therapies impact brain lipid metabolism".

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you! I’m glad you find this work important.

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 20

A huge thank you to my amazing co-authors Christina B. Young, Carla Abdelnour, Alexis Reeves, Michelle C. Odden, Jeffrey Nirschl, Paul K. Crane, Kathleen L. Poston, Elizabeth C. Mormino, and Kyan Younes for their invaluable contributions!

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 20

Key Takeaways:
1) Vascular contributions to neurodegeneration need more attention
2) Treating small vessel disease could delay or prevent cognitive decline
3) We need a holistic approach beyond amyloid & tau when thinking about dementia risk

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 20

Why does this matter?
Most dementia research focuses on Alzheimer’s pathology, but vascular disease independently contributes to cognitive impairment. This work highlights the heterogeneity of dementia-related pathologies and the importance of vascular health in dementia prevention.

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 20

Key Findings:
1) Arteriolosclerosis (small vessel disease) is associated with worse memory, executive function, and language performance in decedents without severe dementia.
2)These effects persist even after adjusting for Alzheimer’s pathology (Aβ/tau) and Lewy body disease.

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 20

My first Alzheimer’s disease-related publication is now online in Alzheimer’s & Dementia! "The impact of arteriolosclerosis on cognitive impairment in decedents without severe dementia" doi.org/10.1002/alz....

The impact of arteriolosclerosis on cognitive impairment in decedents without severe dementia from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center

INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease neuropathologic change (ADNC), Lewy body disease (LBD), and vascular neuropathologies occur together. Previous studies have been limited by a large majority of parti...

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Health Enhancement Scientific Program (HESP) @hesp-scholars.bsky.social · Mar 7

💥Congratulations to HABS-HD #HESP Scholar alumna, Dr. Alexandra Clark, for receiving an Association for Psychological Science (APS) Rising Star designation! This designation recognizes outstanding APS early career faculty for innovative research and contributions. #CelebratingExcellence

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Mar 8

So looking forward to sharing my past and ongoing research and how that builds into me establishing a multidisciplinary laboratory!

ZVR Lab @zvrlab.bsky.social · Mar 7

On April 10 from 4-5pm, we welcome Postdoctoral Fellow and Propel Scholar, @c3llas.bsky.social! Cellas Ari'ka Hayes, PhD will present "Establishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts".
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Professional photo of Cellas Ari'ka Hayes smiling, with the text: NEURO-YES Visiting Speaker, Cellas Ari’ka Hayes, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow /Propel Scholar, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University, Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00PM, SMD 1-7619 Adolph (Lower) Aud (In-person only)

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ZVR Lab @zvrlab.bsky.social · Mar 7

On April 10 from 4-5pm, we welcome Postdoctoral Fellow and Propel Scholar, @c3llas.bsky.social! Cellas Ari'ka Hayes, PhD will present "Establishing a Multidisciplinary ADRD Research Laboratory: Exploring Neuropathology, Sex-Based Variations, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Biomarker Shifts".
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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Feb 10

🧠 Self-Compassion is Your Superpower! 🌟
Join us on Feb 20, 2025 for a workshop to:
💡 Build self-compassion in research
🗣️ Reduce negative self-talk
🤝 Connect with academic peers
⏰ 3–4 PM PST | 5–6 PM CST | 6–7 PM EST
📲 Register Now using the QR code. #NBPA #MentalHealth #Academia #SelfCare

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Feb 10

🧠 Self-Compassion is Your Superpower! 🌟
Join us on Feb 20, 2025 for a workshop to:
💡 Build self-compassion in research
🗣️ Reduce negative self-talk
🤝 Connect with academic peers
⏰ 3–4 PM PST | 5–6 PM CST | 6–7 PM EST
📲 Register Now using the QR code. #NBPA #MentalHealth #Academia #SelfCare

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Jan 23

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Dr. Nathan A Smith @drnathanasmith.bsky.social · Dec 12

📢 We’re thrilled to announce our first @urneuroscience.bsky.social NEURO-YES speaker of 2025:@GabaManzano Join us on January 9th as she presents “Divergent reward cue representations in the prefrontal cortex and their impact on developmental differences in reward-seeking. #URochesterResearch

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Elena Blanco-Suárez @eblancosuarez.bsky.social · Dec 10

In less than a month I'll be giving a talk in @ucm.es where I did my Master's and had one of my first full research experiences. I look forward to presenting my work to you all. Please join us if you are in the area!

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Dec 7

Screaming: “Somebody. Anybody, Everybody. I’m here 👋🏽 “ 🤣

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Dec 7

My therapist reminded me to pause & celebrate my accomplishments instead of rushing to the next goal. 2024 has been rough, but I can proudly say I’ve conquered it both personally and professionally. Here's to growth, persistence, and healing! I encourage everyone to reflect & celebrate!

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Bluesky @bsky.app · Dec 3

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

Altmetric @altmetric.com · Dec 3

There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.

‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03784-6

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Dec 3

Same! 🤦🏽‍♂️😔

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Dec 1

Research supported by NIH has led more than 100 Nobel Prizes and has supported more than 99% of drugs approved by federal regulators from 2010 to 2019.
But come January, NIH may face a wrecking ball
nytimes.com/2024/12/01/h...

Long a ‘Crown Jewel’ of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target

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Uma R. Chatterjee, M.S., MHPS @umarchatterjee.bsky.social · Dec 1

@disabledinstem.bsky.social crewneck & t-shirt = BEST gift I could’ve gotten for myself during holiday sales! 🥰 Cannot wait to proudly rep #DisabledInSTEM merch literally EVERYWHERE now - conferences, talks (especially!), class, lab! 🤩

Run, don’t walk — and grab yours with a discount ASAP!👇🏾🫶🏾

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Nov 30

Haha - you got me now though.

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Nov 30

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Cellas A. Hayes, PhD @c3llas.bsky.social · Nov 26

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Dr. Arnaldo Díaz @ajdiazphd.bsky.social · Nov 26

Good morning to all #FirstGen scholars! Keep forward, your courage and determination are paving the way for countless others to follow in your footsteps.

Repost and Like if you are a #FirstGen college student.

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