@igorfontana.bsky.social
Director, Scientific Conference Programming, Alzheimer’s Association. Views are my own.
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Observations from today’s confirmation hearing for the director of the NIH: 1. bipartisan support for addressing dementia was on full display & 2. harmful myths about Alzheimer’s research continue to persist and that needs to stop. Our full statement: bit.ly/4bql5Nv
Bipartisan Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research During Senate HELP Committee
Read the Alzheimer's Association statement on the Senate HELP Committee hearing for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) director nominee.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Observations from today’s confirmation hearing for the director of the NIH: 1. bipartisan support for addressing dementia was on full display & 2. harmful myths about Alzheimer’s research continue to persist and that needs to stop. Our full statement: bit.ly/4bql5Nv
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Welcome to Day 1 of Neuroscience Next 2025 - Buenos Aires Hub 🇦🇷
#neuroscience #AAICNeuroscienceNext #fleni #neurociencia #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia #psychology
#ENDALZ #argentina #buenosaires
#neuroscience #AAICNeuroscienceNext #fleni #neurociencia #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia #psychology
#ENDALZ #argentina #buenosaires
February 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Welcome to Day 1 of Neuroscience Next 2025 - Buenos Aires Hub 🇦🇷
#neuroscience #AAICNeuroscienceNext #fleni #neurociencia #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia #psychology
#ENDALZ #argentina #buenosaires
#neuroscience #AAICNeuroscienceNext #fleni #neurociencia #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia #psychology
#ENDALZ #argentina #buenosaires
No one better than @liddelowsa.bsky.social to open #AAICNeuro and turn the spotlight to Astrocytes and the importance of supporting the next generation of Neuroscientists.
Excited to be in #Pittsburgh for the @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAICNeuroNext conference.
This hybrid global conference is free and run in parallel in Barcelona, Belgrade, Buenos Aires, Ibadan, Indianapolis, Nairobi, New Delhi, Pittsburgh, Porto Alegre, Santiago, Thessaloniki, and Yaoundé!
This hybrid global conference is free and run in parallel in Barcelona, Belgrade, Buenos Aires, Ibadan, Indianapolis, Nairobi, New Delhi, Pittsburgh, Porto Alegre, Santiago, Thessaloniki, and Yaoundé!
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February 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No one better than @liddelowsa.bsky.social to open #AAICNeuro and turn the spotlight to Astrocytes and the importance of supporting the next generation of Neuroscientists.
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Don’t miss the chance to present your work at the #AAICSatellite Symposium in Lima, Peru & strengthen the future of the dementia science community in Latin America. Abstracts are due Feb. 24: alz.org/satellite-symposium
AAIC Satellite Symposium | Alzheimer’s Association
Join leading research experts at the 2025 AAIC Satellite Symposium in Lima, Peru, and online to network & explore emerging dementia research.
alz.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Don’t miss the chance to present your work at the #AAICSatellite Symposium in Lima, Peru & strengthen the future of the dementia science community in Latin America. Abstracts are due Feb. 24: alz.org/satellite-symposium
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Don't miss the latest ISTAART Voices episode! 🎧
This week, we explore how machine learning and brain imaging are unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s and dementia—revealing patterns that may predict cognitive decline or resilience.
Tune in now! alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts
This week, we explore how machine learning and brain imaging are unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s and dementia—revealing patterns that may predict cognitive decline or resilience.
Tune in now! alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts
February 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Don't miss the latest ISTAART Voices episode! 🎧
This week, we explore how machine learning and brain imaging are unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s and dementia—revealing patterns that may predict cognitive decline or resilience.
Tune in now! alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts
This week, we explore how machine learning and brain imaging are unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s and dementia—revealing patterns that may predict cognitive decline or resilience.
Tune in now! alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts
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Come join @istaart.bsky.social and apply to this program if you are an early career researcher!
The current cohort have been a truly fantastic bunch and I can’t wait to see more of you come through!!!
@alzassociation.bsky.social
The current cohort have been a truly fantastic bunch and I can’t wait to see more of you come through!!!
@alzassociation.bsky.social
The ISTAART Ambassador Program is still open for applications!
Hear what the current cohort has to say about the program, what it meant to them, and why you should apply!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7-...
Hear what the current cohort has to say about the program, what it meant to them, and why you should apply!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7-...
The ISTAART Ambassador Program: Your Passport to a Global Dementia Research Community
YouTube video by Paige Logan
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Come join @istaart.bsky.social and apply to this program if you are an early career researcher!
The current cohort have been a truly fantastic bunch and I can’t wait to see more of you come through!!!
@alzassociation.bsky.social
The current cohort have been a truly fantastic bunch and I can’t wait to see more of you come through!!!
@alzassociation.bsky.social
AAIC Award Nominations are open.
Submit a nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART and the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research.
aaic.alz.org/about/awards...
Submit a nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART and the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research.
aaic.alz.org/about/awards...
About | AAIC | Alzheimer’s Association
Learn about the world’s largest dementia research conference and get information on this year's meeting.
aaic.alz.org
January 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
AAIC Award Nominations are open.
Submit a nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART and the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research.
aaic.alz.org/about/awards...
Submit a nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART and the Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research.
aaic.alz.org/about/awards...
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Have you heard the latest ISTAART Voices episode? 🎙️
Hear Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social talk about the unique risks & disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face with dementia & innovative ways to engage this community in research. 🏳️🌈
Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts or your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧
Hear Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social talk about the unique risks & disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face with dementia & innovative ways to engage this community in research. 🏳️🌈
Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts or your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧
January 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Have you heard the latest ISTAART Voices episode? 🎙️
Hear Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social talk about the unique risks & disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face with dementia & innovative ways to engage this community in research. 🏳️🌈
Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts or your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧
Hear Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social talk about the unique risks & disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face with dementia & innovative ways to engage this community in research. 🏳️🌈
Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts or your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧
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ISTAART members! Have you submitted your work to #AAIC25 yet?
Abstract submissions are extended till Jan 31 for members, so submit yours today!
alz.org/AAIC
Abstract submissions are extended till Jan 31 for members, so submit yours today!
alz.org/AAIC
January 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ISTAART members! Have you submitted your work to #AAIC25 yet?
Abstract submissions are extended till Jan 31 for members, so submit yours today!
alz.org/AAIC
Abstract submissions are extended till Jan 31 for members, so submit yours today!
alz.org/AAIC
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Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
January 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
Interested in hosting an AAIC Neuroscience Next hub in 2026? Submissions are open until May 31, 2025 - alz.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZZH3CG
December 9, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Interested in hosting an AAIC Neuroscience Next hub in 2026? Submissions are open until May 31, 2025 - alz.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZZH3CG
Abstract submissions for #AAICAdvancements: APOE & Lipid Biology, and #Tau2025 close Dec. 6 for ISTAART members!
Share your work on APOE’s role in neurodegeneration or tauopathies like PSP, CBD & FTD. Don’t miss out on these two meetings—Submit now!
www.alz.org/research/for...
Share your work on APOE’s role in neurodegeneration or tauopathies like PSP, CBD & FTD. Don’t miss out on these two meetings—Submit now!
www.alz.org/research/for...
Scientific Conferences
Find upcoming Alzheimer's Association conferences. Attend virtually or in person to learn and network with the dementia research community.
www.alz.org
December 3, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Abstract submissions for #AAICAdvancements: APOE & Lipid Biology, and #Tau2025 close Dec. 6 for ISTAART members!
Share your work on APOE’s role in neurodegeneration or tauopathies like PSP, CBD & FTD. Don’t miss out on these two meetings—Submit now!
www.alz.org/research/for...
Share your work on APOE’s role in neurodegeneration or tauopathies like PSP, CBD & FTD. Don’t miss out on these two meetings—Submit now!
www.alz.org/research/for...
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Still time to register and participate online.
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis - Nov. 18-19, 2024 | Chicago, USA, and Online
www.alz.org/exploring-eq...
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis - Nov. 18-19, 2024 | Chicago, USA, and Online
www.alz.org/exploring-eq...
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis | alz.org
Join the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Nov. 18-19, 2024, for a conference on Alzheimer's and dementia diagnosis and addressing disparities.
www.alz.org
November 18, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Still time to register and participate online.
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis - Nov. 18-19, 2024 | Chicago, USA, and Online
www.alz.org/exploring-eq...
AAIC Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis - Nov. 18-19, 2024 | Chicago, USA, and Online
www.alz.org/exploring-eq...
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Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Someone had to do it! I created a starter pack for #Alzheimer’s #dementia #ADRD researchers on Bluesky. Please let me know who I left out! Hoping more and more of us will join Bluesky
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
go.bsky.app/22DpUEy
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Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
November 17, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Starter pack to connect people from or working in science in the Global South!
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊
👇👇👇👇👇
go.bsky.app/BDDMr9Y
If you’re not here yet, just let me know, and I’ll add you! Let’s connect! #sciencedemocratization 😊