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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jul 20

✈️ Toronto, here we go! The ZLAB team is heading to #AAIC2025, the world’s largest conference on AD and dementia. 5 days of science, learning and a chance to showcase research made in Brazil🧠

Check out all our presentations here: tinyurl.com/533zfkhs

@alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · May 15

Congrats to PhD student @limberger-chris.bsky.social on his Lightning Presentation at #AAICSatellite in Lima!

🧠His talk: "Brain Hypometabolism and Cognitive Impairment Are Exacerbated by a Common IDO1 Genetic Variant" was excellent! 👏 @alzassociation.bsky.social

Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · May 14

Dr. @erzimmer.bsky.social in action at the #AAICSatellite in Peru, presenting the landscape of 🩸biomarkers in Brazil. His talk highlighted key advances and outlined promising perspectives to boost Brazil’s response to dementia — from research to public health @alzassociation.bsky.social

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UFRGS @ufrgs.br · Mar 14

Aluna da UFRGS é reconhecida como mais promissora pesquisadora do mundo. Giovanna Carello Collar recebeu o prêmio "One to Watch", na Conferência Internacional da Associação de Alzheimer.
tinyurl.com/47b8seks

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Mar 14

If you're in Miami for #AAICAdvancements, don’t miss the poster session featuring our undergrad student #MariaLuizaDahlem! 🧠✨ Monday morning—see you there! @alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Mar 14

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting Dr. @mateferretti.bsky.social for a special lab meeting in a packed auditorium. Her visit to Porto Alegre brought invaluable insights and inspiring discussions.

We are grateful for her time, expertise, and passion.

Thank you for inspiring us all!

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 27

🎉 Congratulations to our PhD student @giovannacollar.bsky.social for receiving the AAIC Neuroscience Next ‘One to Watch’ Award at #AAICNeuro 🇺🇸!

A well-deserved recognition by the @alzassociation.bsky.social for her contributions to neuroscience research. 👏✨

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

Starting tomorrow, our team joins hubs around the world!
Stay tuned for more updates. #AAICNeuro

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

We wrap up another incredible edition of #AAICNeuro in Porto Alegre! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the organizers for an outstanding event, especially the #Neurocoglab and #InsCer.
See you next time! 👏
@alzassociation💜

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

Dr. @nvillain-alz.bsky.social (@sorbonne-universite.fr), plenary speaker at the #AAICNeuro POA hub, delivered a fantastic talk titled "The Great Debate in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: More Than Just a β Test." Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Dr. Villain! 👏@alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

@giovannacollar.bsky.social, ISTAART cohort (’23-’24), shares an emotional account of how @istaart.bsky.social has shaped her career and the incredible benefits of being a member. Don't miss out—join today! ❤️🚀 #AAICNeuro @alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

Lightning presentation round with amazing talks from our students #JPFerrari-Souza, #JoanaSenger, #LucasBeltrani, and #LauraRosso! ⚡👏 #AAICNeuro @alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

Our team was well represented at the poster session! 👏 Congrats on the great work, Marco and Guilherme! 🎉 #AAICNeuro @alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

#FrancieliRohden presented her postdoctoral work, developed in the Zimmer Lab/Pascoal Lab partnership, titled 'From aging to Alzheimer’s: the role of glial reactivity in synaptic dysfunction' 🔬🧠 Amazing presentation, Fran! 👏 #AAICNeuro @alzassociation.bsky.social

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

#AndreiBieger, MD-PhD candidate, presented on the influence of different diagnostic criteria on Alzheimer's disease clinical research. Congrats, Andrei!🧠🔬 #AAICNeuro
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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 24

Kickoff of #AAICNeuro in Porto Alegre! 🌎 This week, 12 hubs worldwide will showcase the next generation of Alzheimer’s & dementia researchers and clinicians.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!

@alzassociation.bsky.social @erzimmer.bsky.social #CristianoAguzzoli

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Feb 20

#AAICNeuro starts next week! In 2025, 12 hubs will offer lectures, poster presentations, networking sessions, and workshops. @alzassociation.bsky.social

Click the link to see our participation at 5 of these hubs!
tinyurl.com/3th28xfd

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Eduardo Zimmer @erzimmer.bsky.social · Feb 14

Despite carrying a genetic mutation associated with early-onset #Alzheimer’s, a man remained free of dementia symptoms for at least 2 decades longer than expected 👉 genetic variants may explain this remarkable resilience. See more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

A man was destined for early Alzheimer’s — these genes might explain his escape

Scientists identify nine genetic variants that could have helped a man to avoid dementia for at least two decades longer than expected.

idp.nature.com

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Feb 3

Hello, #Bluesky! With so many voices making their way to this new community, we are excited to enter the conversation.

#ENDALZ

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

We also thank the funding agencies: #Alzheimer'sAssociation, @cnpq.bsky.social, #CAPES, @serrapilheira.org, @ufrgs.br, and #Fapergs.

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

We thank the co-authors: #MarcoDeBastiani, #JadersonCostaDaCosta, #TharickAPascoal, #PedroRosaNeto, #LucasPSchilling, @santamaria-garcia.bsky.social, #AgustinMIbanez, @claudiasuemoto.bsky.social,
and @erzimmer.bsky.social. 🧵7

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

💪 This work was a team effort from Brazil: @ufrgs.br, #PPGBioq, #PPGFarmaco, and #InsCer. 🧵6

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

📣 Our findings point out the significance of individually understanding the risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia in each specific region, rather than adopting a generalist, broad, one-size-fits-all approach. 🧵5

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

We could also see an impact of Brazilian geographical regions in the model for predicting risk factors for cognitive and functional decline. We evidenced worst cognitive scores in North and Northeast, while only Northeast presented worst functional scores. 🧵4

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Zimmer Lab @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social · Jan 30

📊 Education emerged as the most impactful risk factor for cognitive decline in Brazil, while Mental Health was the most impactful for functional deterioration. 🧵3

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