I am so proud to be on the @ISTAART Advisory Council, to provide expertise and advice on direction & initiatives, and to ensure ISTAART supports the diversity and expertise of ~10,000 members from 110+ countries. Together, we're advancing #dementia science and advancing careers
If you live in the Wakefield/Bronx (NY) area please be on the lookout for two children that were reported missing about 1 hour ago. Live info from the @CitizenAppNYC@CitizenApp@NYPDnews
A pivotal field that bridges research with community impact and implementation, and sits at the cusp of long-lasting impact for those at risk and suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
Great things on the horizon!
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I am happy to announce I am the official incoming Chair for @HealthPolicyPIA Honored to take on this role after @DrAnitaGoh exceptional leadership and excited to work with such a fantastic team and organization!
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After my grandfather’s diagnosis, I knew I wanted to make a difference in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. Many moons later, I am elated to continue to advocate for the advancement of AD research and treatment through health policy
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Confused about what the Air Quality Index (AQI) means? AQI is the index for reporting air quality. AQI is divided into six color-coded categories reflecting a different level of health concern:
New York City now has the worst air quality of any city on Earth.
If exposed to the current air quality in NYC for 24 hours, it would be equivalent to smoking about 6 cigarettes.
We are thrilled to present the publication of the year award to @SilChapman and co authors. Dr Chapman will present this work at the SCD PIA scientific session on July 15 #AAIC2023 amongst other great research presentations - stay tuned for more details to come!
Submit an abstract to the @AmerMedicalAssn Research Challenge - the largest research event of its kind - for the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize! Deadline to enter is July 11th. https://t.co/OvifI2io5m
Congrats to @SilChapman for receiving the @ISTRAART@SCDPIA Publication of the Year Award for her paper on how subjective cognitive decline can be an early marker of dementia beyond standard memory tests, particularly in Latinx & non-Latinx Black individuals
and a proactive member of the Advocacy group! If you are part of @ISTAART and are a member of the Health Policy PIA, consider voting! The last day to vote is today.
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Hi, Twitter world! I am running as Chair for the Health Policy @ISTAART PIA at the @alzassociation
I have a B.S in Biotechnology and Neurodegenerative Diseases and will be graduating next week with my MPH in Community Health with a concentration in Health Policy 1/
and bring in a new and refreshing set of initiatives that continue to advocate and leave a long-lasting impact on Alzheimer's care and treatment. I have been an avid volunteer at @alzassociation for over two years, delivering community-based educational programs 4/