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Maria Carrillo @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social · 6d

ISTAART is monitoring the potential impact of the government shutdown on researchers & the dementia care community where funds & staffing capacity are critical.

Thanks to @alzassociation advocacy, NIH requested $187M increase in FY27. Bipartisan momentum in Congress is strong!

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 5d

Nominations are open! Honor outstanding mentors with the Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring Award or recognize early career trailblazers at AAIC Neuroscience Next. Submit by Oct. 31: www.alz.org/neuroscience...

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 6d

Take a look back at #ISTAART Voices! Dr. Megan Fitzhugh & Dr. Judy Pa explore the link between hearing loss and the increased dementia risk in women compared to men.

🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/49AHzYeHhFaHrc41G1oVdE

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder! Nominations or self-nominations for #AAIC26 plenary and invited talks close soon! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to contribute and highlight important research. ISTAART members are especially encouraged! alz.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3F2L35

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 8d

Last but not least… check out the Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA and see how they spent the year advancing research at the intersection of vascular health and cognition. 💜 istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 9d

Taking a closer look today. 👀 Discover how The Eye as a Biomarker for AD PIA is advancing eye research to bring Alzheimer’s into sharper focus. Check out their work: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 10d

Explore the work the Technology and Dementia PIA is doing to bring together researchers and stakeholders to transform ideas into impact. 💥 Learn more about their activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 11d

Today we are shining the light on the earliest signs. 🔦 See how the Subjective Cognitive Decline PIA is helping advance awareness for early detection. Check out their progress: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 12d

Don’t sleep on this! 😴 Check out what the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms PIA has been up to: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 13d

Throwing it back to this #ISTAART Voices episode! Dr. Amanda Szabo-Reed & Dr. Ellen Binder join us to discuss how exercise and vascular treatment impact cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.

🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1Nmsg00qKYtOTstSCs8vbd

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 13d

Explore how the Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease PIA is advancing research, mentoring early career investigators, and fostering member-driven projects and share your thoughts! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 14d

A full picture of Alzheimer's and Dementia research includes all the senses. Learn more about the 2024-2025 activities from the Sensory Health and Cognition PIA: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 14d

Help shape the scientific program for #AAIC26 in London! We invite dementia researchers, clinicians and professionals to submit nominations or self-nominations for plenary sessions and invited talks. ISTAART members are especially encouraged! alz.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3F2L35

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 15d

Building resilience against Alzheimer’s takes collaboration. 💪 Check out what the Reserve, Resilience and Protective Factors PIA has been up to: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 16d

Supporting the next generation of dementia researchers is essential. 🔬 See how the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers (PEERs) is elevating early career voices in their 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 17d

Explore the 2024-2025 activities of the Perioperative Cognition and Delirium PIA and learn how they are improving cognitive care around surgery: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 18d

Community makes progress possible. 🌎 Check out the 2024-2025 activities from the Partnering with Research Participants PIA and join the conversation. istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 19d

Food for thought 🍎 Nutrition and metabolism research is fueling new insights into dementia. Check out the Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 20d

PIAs are powered by ISTAART members, so check out what the Nonpharmacological Interventions PIA achieved in 2024-2025 and add your perspective! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 20d

Time for a re-listen of #ISTAART Voices! Dr. Robert Barber & Mohammad Housini dig deep into how genetic diversity shapes Alzheimer’s risk across different communities.

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5sTHKWrLpamqUQBPrwqSPr

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 21d

Behind every advance in Alzheimer’s research are members sharing ideas and data. See what the Neuropsychiatric Syndromes PIA has been working on in 2024-2025 🔍 istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 22d

Take a moment to explore what the Neurophysiology PIA has been up to and let us know your thoughts! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 23d

Shining the light on the Neuromodulatory Subcortical Systems PIA today! ✨ Explore their 2024-2025 activities and share your thoughts: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 24d

Picture this 🖼️🧠 From brain scans to breakthroughs, see what the Neuroimaging PIA has been working on: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 25d

Your voice matters! 📣 Review the 2024-2025 activities of the Limbic Predominant Age Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy PIA and share your feedback. istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

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