Alex Edwards
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Alex Edwards
@itsalexjedw.bsky.social
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ISTAART Ambassador ‘25-‘26
Gate Lab Research Technician and Lab Manager
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Here’s the next bunch of bright dementia professionals coming at you!

Now that the’ve wrapped #AAIC25, they are pumped to share all the excitement in this field with their local research & treatment communities! Keep your eyes peeled for them, they are set for greatness!

alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors
August 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Exclusive offer for #AAIC25 attendees: Join @istaart.bsky.social as a new member during AAIC to receive 10% off membership dues! Stop by the Alzheimer's Association booth in the Exhibit Hall or visit alz.org/ISTAART to join.
July 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thank you to the incredible Alzheimer’s Association for organizing the event and allowing me to be apart of it, through both the conference fellowship and ISTAART Ambassador program. And, of course, thank you to all the incredible scientists I met for making this an unforgettable week #AAIC25 💜
Thank you to the more than 11,700 researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals who joined us in Toronto & online for #AAIC25!

Together, you advanced science and clinical practice and have given hope to all those living with Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

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AAIC 2025 Highlights Reel | Alzheimer's Association
YouTube video by Alzheimer's Association
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July 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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🏆 Donna M. Wilcock, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2025 Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART.

This award recognizes an @istaart.bsky.social member who has provided continued and outstanding service to the ISTAART community.

@wilcocklab.bsky.social @iusm-medneuro.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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“We must have the funding & support we need to deliver on the promise of our field.”

Our @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social announces the Association & our philanthropic partners will launch a bridge funding program to support early career scientists who may be experiencing funding disruptions. #AAIC25
July 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
First time in Canada and couldn’t imagine a better reason than for #AAIC2025! Find me during the conference walking around in my purple ISTAART Ambassador shirt or at my poster on Sunday. Drop by or reach out if you want to connect! 🍁🧠💜
July 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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June 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Can’t wait to see you all at AAIC25 in Toronto!! A reminder that virtual registration is free for ISTAART members, so even if you aren’t able to make it in person, I encourage you to log on for all of the incredible speakers and posters that’ll be presented 🔬🩺 #AAIC25 #AlzResearch
Delighted to welcome our new class of ISTAART Ambassadors for 2025! This year's 43 Ambassadors represent 27 countries across the globe. They'll work with us at #AAIC25 Toronto & online & we'll be mentoring them over the next year!

Meet them at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors

@alzassociation.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Check out this highlight from our latest episode featuring Drs. Sietske Sikke and Mark Dubbelman!

They explore the challenges of leveraging patient data—and why better access to clinical trial results is essential for advancing dementia research.

🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast
May 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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In this study, Lynn van Olst, Brooke Simonton, Alex Edwards, David Gate, et al. "uncover distinct #Microglial phenotypes in Aβ-immunized #AlzheimersDisease brains & reveal genes that control clearance of Aβ by microglia." Learn More @natmedicine.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Microglial mechanisms drive amyloid-β clearance in immunized patients with Alzheimer’s disease - Nature Medicine
Spatial transcriptomics reveals distinct microglial mechanisms driving amyloid-β clearance in both passively and actively immunized patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Unlock the power of past Alzheimer's clinical trials! 🧠

Drs. Mark Dubbelman and Sietske Sikkes join the ISTAART Voices podcast to explore how better access to trial data can improve patient stratification for disease-modifying therapies in Alzheimer’s research and care!

🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast
May 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM