Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome

The ABC-DS is a research study looking for Alzheimer biomarkers in Adults with Down Syndrome. NIH Funded. 8 Sites nationally and internationally.

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Publishing research in scientific journals is expected; but what’s important to ABC-DS, is to also share these findings in understandable and meaningful ways with the Down Syndrome community.

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Today, @abc_ds_ celebrates #WorldDownSyndromeDay !

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This is pretty cool! Check it out!

321 Fit - Celebrating Abilities, Fostering Inclusion
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 7:30am to 12:30pm

https://t.co/ZsMVEMuVtz

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People First!

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Danny does it all!

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…Dr. Brad Christan and Dr.
Sigan Hartley had the opportunity to present some of the initial findings from the ABC-DS study and the Lifestyle and Alzheimer's Disease in Down Syndrome study. PI's were introduced at the symposium by ABC-DS member Danny Chafetz

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On September 21st and 22nd, The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison hosted its 50th Anniversary Scientific Symposium. Attendees were able to learn about the latest advances in autism, Down syndrome, functional genomics, and imaging research.
ABC-DS PI's…

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UCI regarding Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. A big thank you goes out to the amazing Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC) for partnering with UCI and making this event possible. Thank you to everyone who made this great event possible!

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UC Irvine, an ABC-DS site, had great success hosting their first Down Syndrome Showcase on September 9th! It was a splendid time seeing a variety of performances, artwork, and more from local individuals with Down syndrome, as well as a glimpse into the scientific research at…

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@AncesLaboratory @wischjk Congratulations!

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“An adult with Down Syndrome…”

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Here is our participant Greg from ABC-DS Kentucky ! He received his MRI and some ABC-DS Swag. Greg was accompanied by his sister.

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@UCI_CFAR_DS @GiGis_Playhouse @ElzHead How did it go ?

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Helping a medical student! You are invited to join this survey study to define risk factors that contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome. Pls rt! @NDSS @DSAOC #DownSyndrome @t21rs @abc_ds_ @Drjonsantoro https://t.co/p9qnypLWLE

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@ElzHead Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations!!!

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How we read this article !

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Lovely article about people with Down syndrome published in Canada - https://t.co/o66de7WVc6. @abc_ds_ @UCI_CFAR_DS

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Lovely article about people with Down syndrome published in Canada - https://t.co/o66de7WVc6. @abc_ds_ @UCI_CFAR_DS

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Did we get one ?😍😍

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Congratulations!!!

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In this episode, Dr. Head, core leader of Research and Education Component, discusses RAMP, a collaborative program with UCI MIND and School of Medicine that aims to provide mentorship and training in future #Alzheimer’s and dementia research and care.

https://t.co/o6hT8FJrGt