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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 1d

Active aging looks different for everyone — for some it’s gardening, for others volunteering, learning, or connecting with friends.

💬 We’d love to hear: What does active aging mean to you?

#ActiveAgingWeek2025 #UTDallas #CenterforVitalLongevity #CVL

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 2d

Missed the talk? The recording of “Memory Representations: A Perspective from Cognitive Neuroscience” by Dr. Michael Rugg is now available to watch.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/Ii90JtdzMSs

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 3d

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Beatriz Luna for the Jean & Bill Booziotis Distinguished Lecture. Her research reveals how teen brain development shape adulthood and lifelong brain health.

👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/mpun47n3

#CVL #DistinguishedLecture

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 3d

Since 2003, the International Council on Active Aging® has inspired communities to embrace the positivity of aging. Join us for #ActiveAgingWeek2025 as we celebrate wellness in body, mind and spirit.

#UTDalls #CenterforVitalLongevity #CVL

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 3d

⏰ Happening today at 12 PM CDT!

Don’t miss Dr. Michael Rugg’s presentation on how memory works, based on research in cognitive neuroscience. Learn how memories are formed and understood through recent scientific studies.

Meeting link: bit.ly/4gHm1j7

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 6d

To conclude our recap of last week’s 15th Anniversary celebration, we’re sharing a special video highlighting 15 years of impact at the Center for Vital Longevity.

Click here: youtu.be/zNllL5QYVlg?...

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

15 Years with CVL — Extended Version

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 6d

During our 15th Anniversary celebration, we honored Larry Warder with a special token of appreciation—recognizing his long-standing commitment & invaluable support in advancing the Center’s mission. We are deeply grateful for his dedication over the years. 🙏

#CVL15Years #CommunitySupport #UTDallas

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 7d

As part of our 15th Anniversary celebration, we were proud to present the 2025–2026 Greg and Denise Boydston Fellowship Award to Max Ciesla, a graduate student in Dr. Leehyun Yoon’s Developmental Social Affective Neuroscience (DSAN) Lab.

Congratulations, Max! 👏

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 7d

In celebration of our 15th Anniversary, we proudly presented the Denise C. Park Research Excellence Award to Dr. Yaakov Stern in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to cognitive aging research. His work continues to shape and inspire the future of brain health. 🧠👏

#ResearchExcellence

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 8d

As part of our 15th Anniversary celebration, we recognized key contributors to CVL’s mission. The CVL Community Leader Award was presented to the Texas Instruments Alumni Association in recognition of their long-standing partnership and continued support.

#CognitiveAging #BrainHealth #UTDallas

CVL award, CVL Community Leader Award, TIAA, 2025 recipient

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 8d

Next week’s Science Luncheon will feature Dr. Michael D. Rugg, who will explore how memory works through the lens of cognitive neuroscience.

📅 Monday, October 6, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nNDsRc

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neurologicpodcast.bsky.social @neurologicpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

🎧 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!
We explore the brain, behavior, and beyond—combining deep dives into neuroscience with real conversations about brain health. 🧠

Listen on Spotify and all major platforms: open.spotify.com/show/0eQPjc4...

#NeuroLogicPodcast #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday’s Science Luncheon featured Dr. Ilana Bennett with a talk on “Aging of the locus coeruleus: Implications for memory.”

🎥 Full recording here: youtu.be/w2QExrdKBh4?...

Catch up now — and join us again next Monday for the next session!

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 10d

Our 15-year celebration reminded us of the strong relationships, teamwork, and shared vision that make CVL what it is today. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. Here’s to many more years ahead!

#CVL #15Years #Celebration

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 10d

✨ Starting soon — 12 PM today!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Ilana Bennett to our Science Luncheon. She’ll dive into how aging in the brain’s locus coeruleus impacts memory.

Don’t miss this talk — join live: bit.ly/426zuuT

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 10d

Listen to @neurologicpodcast.bsky.social's newest episode!

neurologicpodcast.bsky.social @neurologicpodcast.bsky.social · 10d

New Episode Alert! Why do we make the choices we do — and what really drives them? Dr. Jaime Castrellon joins us to unpack the neuroscience of decision-making, from dopamine and emotions to courtroom bias.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6NPp...
#NeuroLogicPodcast #DecisionScience #Neuroscience

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 13d

We’re honored to have Dr. Yaakov Stern as our keynote speaker tonight as we celebrate 15 years.

He’s presenting "Studying Cognitive Reserve."

Thank you to our supporters and friends for being here!

#15YearAnniversary #KeynoteSpeaker

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 13d

This National Disease Literacy Month, we’re spotlighting neurodegenerative diseases — conditions that affect memory, movement & thinking over time. At CVL, we study how the brain changes across life & explore ways to preserve cognitive health for life. 💙

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 14d

15 Years of CVL ✨

Yesterday we celebrated our 15-year journey with our amazing students and staff — complete with cake and celebratory drinks!

Here’s to a future full of learning, growth, and community. 💙

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neurologicpodcast.bsky.social @neurologicpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jaime Castrellon for a great conversation — engaging and packed with insight. 🎙️
The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned!

#CVL #UTD #Podcast #NeuroLogic #UTDallas #ComingSoon

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DSAN Lab @dsanlab.bsky.social · 19d

Our lab just completed our first pilot scanning session! 🧠
It was only possible thanks to the supportive staffs and colleagues who shared their experience with us 🙌 @cvlneuro.bsky.social

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Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 17d

You can still be part of the conversation! 🧠 Join us today at 12:00 p.m. as Dr. Bart Rypma shares how our brain changes with age and disease, and what fMRI reveals about these shifts.

Tune in live: bit.ly/3KbbXCG

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 20d

As part of our National Disease Literacy Month series, we're highlighting Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. At the CVL, we work to improve early detection and the understanding of this complex condition.

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 21d

It’s North Texas Giving Day! Help fuel groundbreaking research to better understand the aging brain and keep minds sharp. Every gift counts—thank you for being part of this important mission. Donate now: www.northtexasgivingday.org/story/Kqm6sf

#CognitiveHealth #SupportResearch #NorthTexasGivingDay

Center for Vital Longevity @cvlneuro.bsky.social · 22d

Shoutout to Chris and Sezer on National IT Professionals Day! 💻🎉 Thanks for keeping the tech wheels turning at the CVL — we couldn’t do what we do without you! 👏
#ThankYouIT #NationalITProfessionalsDay #CVL