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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 1d

In the retina, amacrine cells boost contrast by silencing nearby signals, helping your brain detect edges and details. Retinal ganglion cells then send that refined picture to your brain through the optic nerve.
Data from @neuralmapping.bsky.social 👀🧠

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 10d

Our very own @ptenigma.bsky.social has been selected as the recipient of a 2025 Gold Medal Award from the Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP) 🎉🙌
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Top USC researcher awarded Gold Medal by Society of Biological Psychiatry

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 New discovery 🚨
Our very own Danny JJ Wang & his team developed a noninvasive brain-imaging method that reveals hidden microvascular pulsations in aging brains, which may offer earlier clues into dementia and Alzheimer’s risk.
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USC Researchers Develop New Brain Imaging Method to Reveal Hidden Vascular Changes with Aging

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 15d

For your viewing pleasure, NEURONS 👀 🧠

USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 18d

Dr. Kay Jann used fMRI and tau PET to show that Alzheimer’s patients have less complex brain activity at rest—linked to higher tau buildup and poorer cognition. Measuring brain signal complexity may aid early detection and tracking of AD.

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ADNI fMRI and tau PET data measuring complexity of brain activity changes in Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Kay Jann and his team used functional MRI and tau PET to examine how brain activity complexity changes in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its relationship to tau protein accumulation, a key marker of AD. We found that individuals with AD exhibit less complex brain activity during rest. This reduction in complexity was associated with higher levels of tau protein and poorer cognition. These links were seen in both typical and genetic forms of AD. Measuring brain signal complexity could help detect AD earlier and monitor its progression, even before major symptoms develop. Learn more: http://bit.ly/48tSbwe

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 18d

On #WorldAlzheimersDay we reaffirm our mission: using advanced imaging, informatics, and AI to uncover the causes of AD and discover new treatments. Here’s just one recent example of our work:

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 21d

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) angiography is a non-invasive imaging technique that creates 3D images of the retinal and choroidal blood vessels, detecting blood flow by comparing sequential scans 🧠 👀
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OCT angiography - normal and edema datasets compared

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · 28d

Congrats to @uscniin.bsky.social alumnus Jonathan (JD) Alibrando ’25, who has joined Neda Jahanshad's team as a project assistant on the ENIGMA tractography project! We know JD will do great work 🧠🙌

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congratulations to Rose Basile '23 on starting her next chapter at the University of Utah School of Medicine! We’re proud of her accomplishments and excited to see the impact she'll make in the medical field 🥼🧠

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Sep 8

All mammals have a hippocampus, but the evolutionary expansion of the human brain caused the human hippocampus to change. This video with data from @neuralmapping.bsky.social shows a model of how the position of the subiculum, the major output of the hippocampus, shifted between mice and humans 🐭🧠

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 @uscniin.bsky.social applications are now open! Join a program at the forefront of brain research and technology 🧠

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Sep 3

👀 Peering into a petabyte of human brain data, our team visualized 130M+ synapses with stunning accuracy—revealing the dense, intricate reality of our neural networks. 🧠✨
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Neuroglancer: Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Complexity

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our faculty had a great time introducing their work to our new USC Master of Science in Neuroimaging and Informatics (NIIN) students at orientation 👋👋

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 29

Kicking off the year strong! 💻 🧠
Our new USC @uscniin.bsky.social students tackle boot camp, learning computer skills and basic MRI analysis during orientation. They're already well on their way to a successful semester ✌️

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re excited to welcome our newest Trojans into our Master of Science program at USC!
This year they’ll:
Train on state-of-the-art MRI
Explore computational modeling & big data
Collaborate with world-class faculty
Build skills to launch careers in neuroscience, medicine & industry✌️🧠

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Summer 2025 Newsletter is now live! Dive into the latest breakthroughs, including a new AD imaging benchmark & the link between type 2 diabetes & cortical thinning in key brain regions. Plus: new discoveries, funding, & visualizations 🧠
Check it out: bit.ly/4lPadfr

USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Simon family generously donated $1M via the Fork It Fund to support our initiative @alzgaain.bsky.social - global data-sharing to drive breakthroughs in detection, prevention & treatment of Alzheimer’s. We're so grateful for their visionary support!
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Stevens INI advances global Alzheimer’s research with support from the Simon family

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our very own @lsalminen.bsky.social was invited to AirTalk to discuss her work and findings from a recent epidemiological study on air pollution and dementia. Catch her segment starting around minute 18 👂🧠
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Meredith Braskie @meredithbraskie.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨New paper alert!
Methods & insights from the Health & Aging Brain Study – Health Disparities (HABS-HD) 🧠📊
We examine amyloid, tau, neurodegeneration, cognition & social determinants of health in Hispanic & NH Black & White older adults.
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Health and Aging Brain Study–Health Disparities (HABS‐HD) methods and partner characteristics

INTRODUCTION The Health and Aging Brain Study–Health Disparities (HABS-HD) is an ongoing prospective study aimed at understanding brain health and aging. The current work provides a description of t.....

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 14

We're seeking an MRI Technologist to join our team here at the Stevens INI 👩‍🔬🧠

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.35 - $57.56.

Apply now: bit.ly/4fIb7cA

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 12

📽️ New week, new animation by Jim Stanis with data from Danny JJ Wang!

Focused ultrasound with microbubbles can temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, enabling noninvasive, targeted drug delivery while minimizing risk 🧠

USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 5

Here at the Stevens INI, we recently celebrated 10 years of discovery, innovation, and impact.
Explore our new digital lookbook to see how far we've come—and where we're headed next! 🤩 🧠

👀 View the Lookbook 📖
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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congrats to Dr. Christina Azevedo & Dr. Pascal Sati, recipients of one of our 7T MRI Discovery Awards!

They’re using ultra-high-field MRI to better understand damage and healing in multiple sclerosis, with the goal of improving how we predict disease progression and measure treatment response.

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USC INI @uscini.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congrats to @ptenigma.bsky.social for delivering a fantastic Talairach Lecture on worldwide data sharing and AI at @ohbmofficial.bsky.social 🧠 🌎
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USC neuroscientist delivers Talairach Lecture on worldwide data sharing and AI

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Meredith Braskie @meredithbraskie.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨Online #AAIC25 diabetes poster by Amaryllis Tsiknia!
Can a drink of glucose change functional brain connectivity?
🥮+🧠= 🔎
"Default mode network connectivity responses to glucose ingestion in cognitively unimpaired older adults with and without type 2 diabetes"
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