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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

And that concludes ISMND NextGen 2025!

Huge thanks to all the speakers, panelists, keynote speakers, moderators, co-chairs, and of course our amazing attendees for making it such a success.

Special thanks to our sponsors: @brightfocus.bsky.social BioArctic & PBL Assay Science

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

🏆🏆🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the ISMND Best Poster award Isaiah O. Stephens!

Title: APOE4 reshapes the lipid droplet proteome and modulates microglial inflammatory responses

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

🏆🏆🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the PBL Assay Science Best Speaker Award Sarah Naguib @sarahnaguib.bsky.social

Title: Elucidating the neuroprotective mechanisms of human microglial replacement therapy in FTD and PD

Thank you PBL Assay Science for sponsoring the award

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great final scientific session at NextGen 2025!
S4: Beyond Alzheimer’s - Mechanisms and Therapeutics in Neurodegeneration

Co-chairs: Hui (Iris) Zhang & Fatemeh Hadi
Speakers
🔹 Bryan Kartono
🔹 Andrea Mosqueda-Solís
🔹 Sarah Naguib
🔹 Sarah Binder
🔹 Biraj Mahato
🔹 Ana N. Strat

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

What an inspiring keynote – a fascinating presentation with powerful insights and an engaging Q&A!

Moderator: Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social

Keynote speaker: Renzo Mancuso @mancusorenzo.bsky.social
'Impact of #genetic risk in the biology of #microglia in #neurodegeneration'

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

Very exciting discussions – the future is here! Are we betting on humans or machine??

P2: AI for neurodegenerative disease research
Moderator: Julia TCW

Panelists:
🔹 Xiao Wang
🔹 Keith Hengen
🔹 Alice Rui-Xue
🔹 Randy Bateman

🙏 Thank you all for sharing your insights!

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

Such a fun opening session for Day 2 of ISMND NextGen 2025 🩷

S3: Therapeutic strategies for #AlzheimersDisease
Co-chairs: Per Nilsson & Simone Tambaro

Speakers:
🔹Sian Genoud
🔹Fabiha Farzana
🔹Simone Tambaro
🔹Aanishaa Jhaldiyal
🔹Skarleth Cardenas Romero
🔹Andrew Longhini

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 26

Day 2 of ISMND NextGen 2025 - Program at a glance!

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ghazeskandari.bsky.social @ghazeskandari.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks for putting together such a fantastic meeting, and for the opportunity to present! It was great to be part of the conversation with the rest of speakers.

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

👏 Great start to NextGen 2025!
S1: Cellular Immune Responses in the Pathogenesis of #AlzheimersDisease

Hosts: Kristine Freude & Marion Kadlecová

Speakers
🔹 Ghazaleh Eskandari-Sedighi
🔹 Lukas Busch
🔹 Johannes Schlachetzki
🔹 Zhiyuan Ning
🔹 Guoyan Zhao

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

✅ That concludes Day 1 of ISMND NextGen 2025!

A huge thank you to all our speakers, hosts, panelists, keynote speaker, and of course our attendees for making it such a success.

We look forward to Day 2 starting tomorrow (Aug 26) at 08:30 AM (Eastern)!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨Closing Day 1 of ISMND NextGen 2025...
S2: #Apolipoprotein and lipid contribution to #AlzheimersDisease

Host: Julia TCW & Margareta Kurkela

Speakers:
🔹 Akhil Pallerla
🔹 Amanda McQuade
🔹 Sascha Koppes-den Hertog
🔹 Xu Chen
🔹 Georgia Nolt
🔹 Isaiah O. Stephens

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌟 A fabulous keynote from Dr Miranda Orr @orrlaboratory.bsky.social who shared her inspiring journey from the family farm to the accomplished scientist she is today. We thoroughly enjoyed her talk on senescent cells in #AlzheimersDisease

🙏 Thank you, Miranda, and our moderator Dr Sharyn Rossi!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

Such an insightful and important panel discussion from distinguished panelists & host!

P1: Anti-Aβ immunotherapy in the real world
Host: Samuel Gandy

Panelists:
✨ Bart de Strooper
✨ Suzanne Schindler
✨ Takeshi Iwatsubo
✨ Tamara Shiner

Thank you for sharing your expertise!

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 25

👏 Great start to NextGen 2025!
S1: Cellular Immune Responses in the Pathogenesis of #AlzheimersDisease

Hosts: Kristine Freude & Marion Kadlecová

Speakers
🔹 Ghazaleh Eskandari-Sedighi
🔹 Lukas Busch
🔹 Johannes Schlachetzki
🔹 Zhiyuan Ning
🔹 Guoyan Zhao

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢 Poster presenters — we haven’t forgotten about you!

As part of ISMND NextGen 2025, we’re excited to announce the ISMND Best Poster Award 🎉

The lucky winner will receive 400USD, with the award presented live at the NextGen 2025 Award Ceremony on Aug 26. Good luck!

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

🏆 Thanks to the generous sponsorship of PBL Assay Science, we’re excited to announce the NextGen 2025 PBL Assay Science Best Speaker Award!

The lucky speaker will win 400USD, with the award presented live on Aug 26. Good luck — we can’t wait to hear your talks!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

A huge thank you to our ISMND NextGen 2025 sponsor BioArctic!

We’re grateful for their generous support in helping make this meeting possible!

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

🌟 What to Expect at ISMND NextGen 2025

Not only will our program highlight presentations from outstanding early-career researchers, but it will also feature inspiring keynote speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions!

Register here: bit.ly/43gHt8c

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚀 ISMND NextGen 2025 – Program at a Glance!

Join us August 25–26 for an exciting opportunity to connect with peers, hear cutting-edge research, and be part of the next generation of neurodegeneration research!

👉 Register today and join us!
bit.ly/43gHt8c

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 22

🙌 A big (belated) thank you to Dr. Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se for their inspiring webinar!

👏 Special thanks to Dr. Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social for fabulous hosting, and to everyone who joined us live!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Aug 11

HAPPENING NOW!

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dr Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se will be our next webinar speaker!

'From bench to bedside and back again: Targeting NAD for neuroprotection in #glaucoma'

Aug 11, 2025
10-11am ET
Host: Dr Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social @brightfocus.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/4o6WrqY

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · Jul 27

Don’t miss this @ismnd.bsky.social webinar on Monday, August 11 at 10 am Eastern!

I’ll be moderating discussions on a highly anticipated presentation by Dr. @petetheteapot.bsky.social Pete Williams, who is a fresh FY25 @brightfocus.bsky.social National Glaucoma Research grantee! See you there.

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dr Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se will be our next webinar speaker!

'From bench to bedside and back again: Targeting NAD for neuroprotection in #glaucoma'

Aug 11, 2025
10-11am ET
Host: Dr Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social @brightfocus.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/4o6WrqY

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dr Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se will be our next webinar speaker!

'From bench to bedside and back again: Targeting NAD for neuroprotection in #glaucoma'

Aug 11, 2025
10-11am ET
Host: Dr Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social @brightfocus.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/4o6WrqY

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢 Final Call for Abstracts – ISMND NextGen 2025
The final abstract submission deadline has been extended to June 30!

Don’t miss your chance to present your research at a virtual conference for early-career researchers!

www.ismnd.org/conferences/...

International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · Jun 11

We are thrilled that Dr Andrew Yoo will be our next webinar speaker!

Title: Modeling aging as a risk factor for late-onset #AlzheimersDisease

June 30, 2025
10 - 11 AM (ET)
Host: Guojun Bu, Ph.D.
Register: bit.ly/448dFMK

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