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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Aug 1

Here’s the next bunch of bright dementia professionals coming at you!

Now that the’ve wrapped #AAIC25, they are pumped to share all the excitement in this field with their local research & treatment communities! Keep your eyes peeled for them, they are set for greatness!

alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thank you to the more than 11,700 researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals who joined us in Toronto & online for #AAIC25!

Together, you advanced science and clinical practice and have given hope to all those living with Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

youtube.com/watch?v=6v9iL-EM9Jc

AAIC 2025 Highlights Reel | Alzheimer's Association

YouTube video by Alzheimer's Association

www.youtube.com

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · May 26

Finding bitter gourd and long beans meant it was a good weekend to fill the kitchen with Sri Lankan flavours 🇱🇰

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · May 23

Check out this highlight from our latest episode featuring Drs. Sietske Sikke and Mark Dubbelman!

They explore the challenges of leveraging patient data—and why better access to clinical trial results is essential for advancing dementia research.

🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · May 14

Unlock the power of past Alzheimer's clinical trials! 🧠

Drs. Mark Dubbelman and Sietske Sikkes join the ISTAART Voices podcast to explore how better access to trial data can improve patient stratification for disease-modifying therapies in Alzheimer’s research and care!

🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · May 12

Sunday 🥣🍗🌿🌶️

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · May 7

Excited to be mentoring a new class of future leaders! ✨💜🎉

ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · May 7

Delighted to welcome our new class of ISTAART Ambassadors for 2025! This year's 43 Ambassadors represent 27 countries across the globe. They'll work with us at #AAIC25 Toronto & online & we'll be mentoring them over the next year!

Meet them at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors

@alzassociation.bsky.social

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · May 5

Sunday 🍗🌶️🌿🧄🥒🍍🧅🥥

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Apr 30

🚨NEW #ISTAART VOICES EPISODE!

This week, we feature Dr. Sylvie Belleville, who shares her research on cognitive training to slow cognitive decline in individuals at greater risk of dementia.

Learn more about this drug-free approach to brain health at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast!

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Apr 28

Sunday 🥣🍗🍚🌿🍅🌶️

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Apr 24

In the latest ISTAART Voices episode, Dr. Avi Chandra explores neurobiological changes linked to marital dissolution, a stressful life event. Gain insights into potential dementia risk factors and prevention! 💡🧠

Listen now: istaart.alz.org/podcasts

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Apr 14

Working through Noor Murad’s, Lugma 😍🇧🇭

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Apr 9

Sent off this amazing crew of future leaders yesterday, after a fantastic year of working with and mentoring them. Truly a joy to see such enthusiasm, energy and talent emerging in the science community. 💯

Congrats, ISTAART Ambassador cohort of 2024/25 🎓

@alzassociation.bsky.social

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Apr 2

📢Tune in to ISTAART Voices!

Drs. Gregory Jicha and Peter Nelson compare emerging anti-amyloid therapies to biologics used in cancer and other diseases. This conversation highlights novel therapies transforming Alzheimer's treatment!

Listen now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodca...! 🎧

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 31

Eid Mubarak! ✨

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Alzheimer's & Dementia Journals @alzdemjournals.bsky.social · Mar 26

Recent @istaart.bsky.social Voices Podcast featured research published A&D: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Check out the full articles here!

☑️ alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
☑️ alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#DADM #AlzResearch

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 31

Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 24

Weekend 🥘🍲🍛🍳

A whole roast golden chicken specked with flecks of chilli, sitting in a pool of yellow sauce on a large white serving plate. With bowls of eggplant and rice side dishes in the background

Steamed aubergine / eggplant fessed in a tomato and chilli oil dressing and garnished with coriander / cilantro and Thai basil, served on a shallow white bowl

Par-boiled broken eggs dressed in a herby oil dressing and sprinkled with chilli and spring opinión/ scallions, on a hand painted blue bowl

Cubes of watermelon, sliced fennel and mint dressed in a lime and honey dressing and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, on a shallow grey side plate.

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 22

Thank you!

Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thursday 🐟🍅🌱🧅

Pan fried skin-on salmon and vine cherry tomatoes with a side salad of fennel, parsley and dill, dressed in a honey and lemon dressing. Served on a speckled grey dinner plate placed on a wooden surface

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Mar 19

🎙️ New ISTAART Voices Episode Alert!

Join researchers Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare and Dr. Kouki Tomida for an engaging discussion about their latest work, which reveals new insights into hearing loss and social isolation as risk factors for cognitive decline.

Listen now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts!

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · Mar 19

Tuesday 🍲

Sauteed sliced carrots, celery and onion piled next to shredded chicken and blanched kale, served with orzo, all swimming in a yellow broth, garnished with dill.

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Caitlyn Fastenau, PhD @caitlynfastenau.bsky.social · Mar 18

Early bird registration for #AAIC25 is open! Featuring more than 4,000 posters & over 800 podium presentations, this must-attend global event is where Alzheimer’s and dementia breakthroughs take shape.

🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC

AAIC | July 27-31, 2025 | Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference is the world's largest forum for the dementia research community. Toronto, Canada, and online.

alz.org

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · Mar 17

Jumpstart your week with our latest podcast episode on cerebrovascular protein signatures in Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases.

Listen to the conversation at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast!

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