Elizabeth Head, Ph.D.
@elizabethhead.bsky.social
Professor, Dept Path at the University of California Irvine. Focused on Aging and Alzheimer disease in people with Down syndrome, 🇨🇦, http://sites.mind.uci.edu/headlab/ and https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/abc-ds
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Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... by @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s - research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and led by the University of Exeter,...
news.exeter.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... by @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
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📣 Looking for a 3-Year Postdoc @johninnescentre.bsky.social to join my Wellcome project.
This is a highly interdisciplinary project that explores chromatin dynamics in 🌱 plant responses across timescales, from circadian rhythms to seasonal changes
📅 Closes on 10 Dec.
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/36...
This is a highly interdisciplinary project that explores chromatin dynamics in 🌱 plant responses across timescales, from circadian rhythms to seasonal changes
📅 Closes on 10 Dec.
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/36...
Postdoctoral Researcher (Dr Miguel Montez) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Wellcome Trust project led by Dr Miguel Montez and hosted within the Dodd Group at the John Innes Centre.
www.jic.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
📣 Looking for a 3-Year Postdoc @johninnescentre.bsky.social to join my Wellcome project.
This is a highly interdisciplinary project that explores chromatin dynamics in 🌱 plant responses across timescales, from circadian rhythms to seasonal changes
📅 Closes on 10 Dec.
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/36...
This is a highly interdisciplinary project that explores chromatin dynamics in 🌱 plant responses across timescales, from circadian rhythms to seasonal changes
📅 Closes on 10 Dec.
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/36...
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PhD position available in evolutionary genomics/bioinformatics (hoehnalab.github.io/job_adverts/...). Topic: analyzing gene expression evolution across several firefly species and linking expression changes to genomic architecture. The position is jointly supervised with @anaevolcatalan.bsky.social
hoehnalab.github.io
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
PhD position available in evolutionary genomics/bioinformatics (hoehnalab.github.io/job_adverts/...). Topic: analyzing gene expression evolution across several firefly species and linking expression changes to genomic architecture. The position is jointly supervised with @anaevolcatalan.bsky.social
This. This is how you honor our veterans.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 🫶
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This. This is how you honor our veterans.
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Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention www.cbsnews.com/news/promisi...
#Alzheimers #dementia #neuroscience #science
#Alzheimers #dementia #neuroscience #science
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention www.cbsnews.com/news/promisi...
#Alzheimers #dementia #neuroscience #science
#Alzheimers #dementia #neuroscience #science
A classic!
Just danced to the Log Driver's Waltz with Kristine in my upstairs hallway.
I wonder what age range the nostalgia for this vignette hits? Is it even still a thing for kids these days?
youtu.be/Srp7k-9oCkw
I wonder what age range the nostalgia for this vignette hits? Is it even still a thing for kids these days?
youtu.be/Srp7k-9oCkw
Canada Vignettes: Log Driver's Waltz (Sing-along Version)
YouTube video by NFB
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A classic!
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Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
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RIP James Watson, co-discoverer of Rosalind Franklin's notes
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
RIP James Watson, co-discoverer of Rosalind Franklin's notes
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These Are The 6 Symptoms Dementia Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/co...
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
Dementia doctors reveal the 6 symptoms they would never ignore
It's not just about forgetfulness
womenshealthmag.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
These Are The 6 Symptoms Dementia Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/co...
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
As much as I wanted the @bluejays.com to win (my home city) - it was an amazing series and I am so very proud of them!! Congrats to the los Angeles dodgers (my current close enough home city).
November 2, 2025 at 4:54 AM
As much as I wanted the @bluejays.com to win (my home city) - it was an amazing series and I am so very proud of them!! Congrats to the los Angeles dodgers (my current close enough home city).
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Delighted to share this new @agsjournal.bsky.social article, on which I had the pleasure of being a co-author: "GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration" agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky
#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky
GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration
Summary of steps.
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Delighted to share this new @agsjournal.bsky.social article, on which I had the pleasure of being a co-author: "GUIDE and Beyond: Strategies for Comprehensive Dementia Care Integration" agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky
#Alzheimers #dementia #HCBS #geriatrics #GeriSky #MedSky
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nside the U.S. POINTER Study: How Lifestyle Changes Improved Memory beingpatient.com/us-pointer-s... by @beingpatient.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
Inside the U.S. POINTER Study: How Lifestyle Changes Improved Memory
Laura Baker breaks down what the U.S. POINTER study found: a structured, coach-supported lifestyle program can improve memory and thinking.
beingpatient.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
nside the U.S. POINTER Study: How Lifestyle Changes Improved Memory beingpatient.com/us-pointer-s... by @beingpatient.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
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We may not know who needs these resources, so let's share as widely as possible.
October 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We may not know who needs these resources, so let's share as widely as possible.
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Lego MRI scanner set (donated to hospitals) a big help for kids who need scans:
"more than 1 million children globally have used the sets to help them prepare...96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation"
"more than 1 million children globally have used the sets to help them prepare...96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation"
How Lego MRI scanner sets are reducing anxiety in children undergoing medical treatment
Lego's MRI scanner play sets, which launched in 2023, are significantly reducing anxiety and the use of sedation in children, according to new research.
www.cnbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Lego MRI scanner set (donated to hospitals) a big help for kids who need scans:
"more than 1 million children globally have used the sets to help them prepare...96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation"
"more than 1 million children globally have used the sets to help them prepare...96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation"
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Sometimes, negative people dominate our thoughts. Look beyond them to the ocean of people surrounding you with understanding, care, support, and love.
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
October 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sometimes, negative people dominate our thoughts. Look beyond them to the ocean of people surrounding you with understanding, care, support, and love.
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
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Science fiction legend Ursula K. Le Guin is honoured with a new collection out this month, and sci-fi fans can also look forward to fiction from astronaut Chris Hadfield and award-winning authors Ken Liu and Mary Robinette Kowal
The best new science fiction books of October 2025
Science fiction legend Ursula K. Le Guin is honoured with a new collection out this month, and sci-fi fans can also look forward to fiction from astronaut Chris Hadfield and award-winning authors Ken Liu and Mary Robinette Kowal
www.newscientist.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Science fiction legend Ursula K. Le Guin is honoured with a new collection out this month, and sci-fi fans can also look forward to fiction from astronaut Chris Hadfield and award-winning authors Ken Liu and Mary Robinette Kowal
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Interested in non-modifiable risk factor research in the dementia field? Check out this 🧵featuring papers in the A&D journal family #AlzResearch
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Interested in non-modifiable risk factor research in the dementia field? Check out this 🧵featuring papers in the A&D journal family #AlzResearch
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4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes dailycaring.com/4-ways-to-ge...
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving
4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes – DailyCaring
A common challenge for caregivers is how to get seniors with dementia to change clothes. Get 6 reasons they refuse & 4 ways to encourage changing more often
dailycaring.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes dailycaring.com/4-ways-to-ge...
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving
Found this - and I love it. @asavage.bsky.social is an amazing person. "Everything good I have in my life is because of empathy and kindness. Me too my friend. Me too. imgur.com/gallery/mr-s...
Mr Savage on empathy
Discover topics like awesome, empathy, mr savage, and the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertainin...
imgur.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Found this - and I love it. @asavage.bsky.social is an amazing person. "Everything good I have in my life is because of empathy and kindness. Me too my friend. Me too. imgur.com/gallery/mr-s...
Beautiful study from a stellar team!!
Early neuroinflammation in people with Down syndrome may explain high prevalence of Alzheimer's disease agencia.fapesp.br/people-with-... by @agenciafapesp.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #DownSyndrome #inflammation
#Alzheimers #dementia #DownSyndrome #inflammation
People with Down syndrome have early neuroinflammation
Researchers at the University of São Paulo identify a new factor that explains the high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in older people with Down syndrome. The discovery paves the way for disease pr...
agencia.fapesp.br
October 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Beautiful study from a stellar team!!
Will miss her.
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Will miss her.
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✅ Our "Emerging Insights into #LewyBodyDisease" review series is now complete!
Dive into the full collection covering diagnosis, management & mechanisms of LBD
Explore all articles here ➡️ biomedcentral.com/collections/...
#synucleinopathies #Parkinsons #microbiome #neuroimaging #sleep
Dive into the full collection covering diagnosis, management & mechanisms of LBD
Explore all articles here ➡️ biomedcentral.com/collections/...
#synucleinopathies #Parkinsons #microbiome #neuroimaging #sleep
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
✅ Our "Emerging Insights into #LewyBodyDisease" review series is now complete!
Dive into the full collection covering diagnosis, management & mechanisms of LBD
Explore all articles here ➡️ biomedcentral.com/collections/...
#synucleinopathies #Parkinsons #microbiome #neuroimaging #sleep
Dive into the full collection covering diagnosis, management & mechanisms of LBD
Explore all articles here ➡️ biomedcentral.com/collections/...
#synucleinopathies #Parkinsons #microbiome #neuroimaging #sleep
Reposted by Elizabeth Head, Ph.D.
Large PET scan study links genetics, gender and age to Alzheimer's tau buildup www.medicine.lu.se/article/larg... by @lunduniversity.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #genetics #gender
#Alzheimers #dementia #genetics #gender
Largest ever TauPET study of Alzheimer’s deepens understanding of the disease
Lund University. “Such an extensive study of Alzheimer’s disease has never been done before – in terms of both the number of participants or the wide geographical spread,” says Rik Ossenkoppele, resea...
www.medicine.lu.se
September 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Large PET scan study links genetics, gender and age to Alzheimer's tau buildup www.medicine.lu.se/article/larg... by @lunduniversity.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #genetics #gender
#Alzheimers #dementia #genetics #gender
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Childhood Loneliness and Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk in Adulthood jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Alzheimers #dementia #loneliness #mentalhealth #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence
#Alzheimers #dementia #loneliness #mentalhealth #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence
Childhood Loneliness and Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk in Adulthood
This cohort study examines whether childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in midlife and older age and whether adult loneliness mediates or modifies these associat...
jamanetwork.com
September 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Childhood Loneliness and Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk in Adulthood jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Alzheimers #dementia #loneliness #mentalhealth #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence
#Alzheimers #dementia #loneliness #mentalhealth #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence
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Globalizing ancestral diversity in AD genetics is essential to identify interventions across populations. Learn about critical efforts to address this need in this #TRCI article🧵
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
September 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Globalizing ancestral diversity in AD genetics is essential to identify interventions across populations. Learn about critical efforts to address this need in this #TRCI article🧵
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...