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Maria Carrillo @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social · Mar 6

Observations from today’s confirmation hearing for the director of the NIH: 1. bipartisan support for addressing dementia was on full display & 2. harmful myths about Alzheimer’s research continue to persist and that needs to stop. Our full statement: bit.ly/4bql5Nv

Bipartisan Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research During Senate HELP Committee

Read the Alzheimer's Association statement on the Senate HELP Committee hearing for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) director nominee.

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Feb 28

Congratulations @natvilortejedor.bsky.social super well deserved 💜

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NeuroscienceNext Argentina @neurosciencenext.bsky.social · Feb 25

Welcome to Day 1 of Neuroscience Next 2025 - Buenos Aires Hub 🇦🇷

#neuroscience #AAICNeuroscienceNext #fleni #neurociencia #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia #psychology
#ENDALZ #argentina #buenosaires

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Feb 25

No one better than @liddelowsa.bsky.social to open #AAICNeuro and turn the spotlight to Astrocytes and the importance of supporting the next generation of Neuroscientists.

Shane Liddelow @liddelowsa.bsky.social · Feb 24

Excited to be in #Pittsburgh for the @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAICNeuroNext conference.
This hybrid global conference is free and run in parallel in Barcelona, Belgrade, Buenos Aires, Ibadan, Indianapolis, Nairobi, New Delhi, Pittsburgh, Porto Alegre, Santiago, Thessaloniki, and Yaoundé!

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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · Feb 5

Don’t miss the chance to present your work at the #AAICSatellite Symposium in Lima, Peru & strengthen the future of the dementia science community in Latin America. Abstracts are due Feb. 24: alz.org/satellite-symposium

AAIC Satellite Symposium | Alzheimer’s Association

Join leading research experts at the 2025 AAIC Satellite Symposium in Lima, Peru, and online to network & explore emerging dementia research.

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Feb 5

Don't miss the latest ISTAART Voices episode! 🎧

This week, we explore how machine learning and brain imaging are unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s and dementia—revealing patterns that may predict cognitive decline or resilience.

Tune in now! alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Feb 3

Come join @istaart.bsky.social and apply to this program if you are an early career researcher!

The current cohort have been a truly fantastic bunch and I can’t wait to see more of you come through!!!

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Feb 3

The ISTAART Ambassador Program is still open for applications!

Hear what the current cohort has to say about the program, what it meant to them, and why you should apply!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7-...

The ISTAART Ambassador Program: Your Passport to a Global Dementia Research Community

YouTube video by Paige Logan

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Jan 27

AAIC Award Nominations are open.

Submit a nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART and the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research.

aaic.alz.org/about/awards...

About | AAIC | Alzheimer’s Association

Learn about the world’s largest dementia research conference and get information on this year's meeting.

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Jan 25

Have you heard the latest ISTAART Voices episode? 🎙️

Hear Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social talk about the unique risks & disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face with dementia & innovative ways to engage this community in research. 🏳️‍🌈

Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts or your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Jan 16

ISTAART members! Have you submitted your work to #AAIC25 yet?

Abstract submissions are extended till Jan 31 for members, so submit yours today!

alz.org/AAIC

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Jan 9

Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!

This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.

Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Dec 9

Interested in hosting an AAIC Neuroscience Next hub in 2026? Submissions are open until May 31, 2025 - alz.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZZH3CG

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Dec 5

Hahaha so funny! But they grow… look how he reacts to boots now 😂

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Dec 5

Chumbo when he was 1 was a little devil. He would sometimes jump on the sofa and piss, just to get my attention 😂

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Dec 5

Haha what is she doing??

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Dec 3

Abstract submissions for #AAICAdvancements: APOE & Lipid Biology, and #Tau2025 close Dec. 6 for ISTAART members!

Share your work on APOE’s role in neurodegeneration or tauopathies like PSP, CBD & FTD. Don’t miss out on these two meetings—Submit now!

www.alz.org/research/for...

Scientific Conferences

Find upcoming Alzheimer's Association conferences. Attend virtually or in person to learn and network with the dementia research community.

www.alz.org

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Nov 26

Omg!!! There he is, enjoying the Thanksgiving break

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Nov 18

Behind the scenes 😂

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Stefânia Forner, PhD (she/her) @stforner.bsky.social · Nov 18

Still time to register and participate online.
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis - Nov. 18-19, 2024 | Chicago, USA, and Online

www.alz.org/exploring-eq...

AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis | alz.org

Join the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Nov. 18-19, 2024, for a conference on Alzheimer's and dementia diagnosis and addressing disparities.

www.alz.org

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Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · Nov 15

Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky

go.bsky.app/22DpUEy

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Eduardo Zimmer @erzimmer.bsky.social · Nov 17

Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!

👇👇👇👇👇

go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y

If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊

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igorfontana.bsky.social @igorfontana.bsky.social · Nov 17

Yes! 🙌

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