🚨New publication out in @NatureComms led by @karlssonlinda1!
We introduce CSF reference proteins: a way to account for the non-disease related signal in CSF protein levels that varies between individuals and affects biomarker performance. https://t.co/E3Ph8sNCby
Detailed 🧵👇
Thanks to Maria Carrillo and Simin Mahinrad for a wonderful commentary on our recent paper examining the relationships of CSF and imaging biomarkers with cognitive measures in Black and White individuals.
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@DrMariaALZ@SMahinrad#ENDALZ@NatRevNeurol
Portrait of Virginia Lee and John Trojanowski unveiled at @PennMedicine tonight. In her speech, Virginia said they got a lot done bc they would “eat, sleep, and sh*t science.”
4letter word + red suit + foundational work in #neurodegeneration — VMYL is just legend!! ❤️
We have MUCH more work to do, but we are building the foundation for a better future for patients with Alzheimer disease. #ENDALZ
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We had the privilege of traveling to St. Louis to attend the @NIHAging Enhancing Participation by Minoritized Groups in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia Research Conference, organized by @WUADRC. Here are our highlights! https://t.co/KIpTuNK3bt
Researcher Spotlight: Marissa Streitz, MSW, LCSW (@marissa_streitz) of the Memory and Aging Project: https://t.co/4CvxTBSo0S
Why is it important to have diverse research participants?
#Diversity#DiversityInResearch
This is a great program for trainees at all levels. A special call out to the postdoc program (applications due by March 24th ) and undergraduate summer program (due by Feb 1st)
Anne Fagan is one of the strongest, kindest, and funniest researchers I've ever worked with. The @WUADRC and @WUSTLmed held an event today to celebrate her achievements and retirement. We all love you Anne!
Researcher Spotlight: Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD (@SuzanneESchind1) of the Fluid Biomarker Core: https://t.co/G4J9xabk23
Why should people enroll in #Alzheimer research?
I'm giving @WashUcobras Seminar Series on Friday. If you're at WashU, come check it out - Connor Auditorium, FLTC, noon. If you want a Zoom link, just DM me.
2-day Public Health at #WashU conference starts 10/3/23 and will focus on strengthening public #health through #community engagement and collaboration across disciplines. For more info: https://t.co/KnXifxOqQn