Building resilience against Alzheimer’s takes collaboration. 💪 Check out what the Reserve, Resilience and Protective Factors PIA has been up to: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Supporting the next generation of dementia researchers is essential. 🔬 See how the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers (PEERs) is elevating early career voices in their 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Explore the 2024-2025 activities of the Perioperative Cognition and Delirium PIA and learn how they are improving cognitive care around surgery: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Community makes progress possible. 🌎 Check out the 2024-2025 activities from the Partnering with Research Participants PIA and join the conversation. istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Food for thought 🍎 Nutrition and metabolism research is fueling new insights into dementia. Check out the Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

PIAs are powered by ISTAART members, so check out what the Nonpharmacological Interventions PIA achieved in 2024-2025 and add your perspective! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Time for a re-listen of #ISTAART Voices! Dr. Robert Barber & Mohammad Housini dig deep into how genetic diversity shapes Alzheimer’s risk across different communities. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5sTHKWrLpamqUQBPrwqSPr

Behind every advance in Alzheimer’s research are members sharing ideas and data. See what the Neuropsychiatric Syndromes PIA has been working on in 2024-2025 🔍 istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Take a moment to explore what the Neurophysiology PIA has been up to and let us know your thoughts! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Shining the light on the Neuromodulatory Subcortical Systems PIA today! ✨ Explore their 2024-2025 activities and share your thoughts: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Picture this 🖼️🧠 From brain scans to breakthroughs, see what the Neuroimaging PIA has been working on: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Your voice matters! 📣 Review the 2024-2025 activities of the Limbic Predominant Age Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy PIA and share your feedback. istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

What’s new with the Lewy Body Dementia PIA group? Take a moment to check out their latest activities! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Revisit this episode of #ISTAART Voices! Dr. Carlos Cruchaga explores the genetics of Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, breaking down the genetic connections between these neurodegenerative diseases. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2g6YDe9nM7f3Yd7J9bwkKI

Learn how the Immunity and Neurodegeneration PIA is pushing the field forward. ➡️ Review their 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

The Health Policy PIA connects members working on policies that shape Alzheimer's research and care. Check out their 2024-2025 activities to let us know what you think: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Curious about the Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders PIA? 🤔 Learn more about their 2024-2025 activities and join the conversation: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Want to see what the Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease PIA accomplished this year? Review their 2024-2025 activities: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

ISTAART PIAs are powered by members who share knowledge and build collaborations. See what the Diversity and Disparities PIA has accomplished this year: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Today we are shining the spotlight on the Design and Data Analytics PIA! Check out what they have been up to this year and let us know what you think! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Let’s check out what the Cognition PIA has been up to! View their 2024-2025 activities and share your thoughts.istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

If your work explores trial design to outcome measures, the Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods PIA is for you. Learn more about their work and share your feedback! istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Throwback Thursday! How do childhood environments impact brain health in later years? Dr. Rachel Peterson dives into the connection between early life factors and dementia risk in this #ISTAART Voices episode. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6tTGaJxf5FCyaLzW0KWFMc

Interested in the science of biomarkers and early detection? Check out the Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA, explore their 2024-2025 activities and comment: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Did you know ISTAART has a PIA dedicated to Atypical Alzheimer’s Disease? Review their 2024-2025 activities to learn more about their work and let us know what you think: istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

Attended our Town Halls last week to learn about all we offer? Now it's your turn to comment! Throughout September, we will post about PIA activities from the past year and invite your input. Leading the charge is AWARE PIA! See details and comment at istaart.alz.org/PIA-reports

What if we could unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s at the molecular level? 🧐 Revisit this #ISTAART Voices episode with Dr. Amy Arnsten & Dr. Shveta Bathla as they discuss their research and its potential impact on treatments. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2UxMuPdt12V7ubbyCxvYFu

As we return from #AAIC25, we’re reflecting back on #ISTAART Voices podcast episodes to keep the conversation going! Revisit our very first episode where Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon discusses the challenges in underrepresented dementia research. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/35yomfdS0zZhesdkESKpBr

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

Update: The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced an increase of $100 million for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH. This is a crucial first step in ensuring Alzheimer’s and dementia remain a national priority in FY26. Learn more: bit.ly/40L8QqN.

🏆 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

Congratulations to our #AAIC25 @istaart.bsky.social student and postdoctural poster competition winners! 🔬 Fernanda G. Q. Barros-Aragão, Ph.D. 🔬 Min Su “Peter” Kang Ph.D. 🔬 Lídia Vaqué-Alcázar Ph.D. 🔬 Tae Yeon Kim 🔬 Lara Huyghe 🔬 Eden Mancor

What an amazing week spent sharing ideas and scientific breakthroughs, making new connections and reuniting with friends at #AAIC25! See you next year in London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, for #AAIC26 as we continue to move dementia science and clinical practice forward!

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. youtube.com/watch?v=6v9iL-EM9Jc

It's the final day of #AAIC25. Throughout the week, attendees 🤝 Re-connected with their peers and made new connections 💡 Attended thought-provoking scientific sessions 🔬 Shared novel ideas to move the dementia research field forward. Thank you to all the bright minds who joined us! #ENDALZ

New research results reported this week at #AAIC25 advanced scientific understanding of risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. bit.ly/4l4rzVi

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.

Breaking news from #AAIC25: Participation in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is linked to slower cognitive decline, according to a first-of-its-kind long-term study. bit.ly/44U3AU9

“It's been extremely rewarding to find that community and that network. This work really is multidisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and we need each other in order to find a cure.” Are you a dementia professional? Learn more about ISTAART and join: istaart.alz.org #AAIC25 #ALZSky

For Luis Medina, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist, associate processor at the University of Houston and one of the #BrightMinds in Alzheimer’s & Dementia research, @istaart.bsky.social membership has been instrumental in developing a circle of colleagues and collaborators within the field.🧵

Dr. Medina, along with the members of ISTAART representing more than 120 countries, share a common goal: to pursue knowledge, collaborations and breakthroughs in order to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Today at #AAIC25, the Association released its first evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the use of blood-based biomarker tests in specialty care—a significant step forward in transforming Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. bit.ly/477otMV

Can you slow the clock on your cognitive aging? 🕰️ U.S. POINTER, a landmark study funded by the Association and presented at #AAIC25, provides the rigorous research needed to confirm that a combination of healthy behaviors can improve brain health. Read the @apnews.com story: bit.ly/3GUVVf7.

#AAIC25 Attendees: Today’s plenary session starts at 11 a.m. with the following speakers 🟣 Juan Fortea, M.D., Ph.D., Memory Unit Director at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Spain 🟣 Inhee Mook-Jung, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, at Seoul National University

🏆 Bruce Lamb, Ph.D., is the 2025 recipient of the Zaven Khachaturian Award. This award recognizes an individual whose compelling vision, selfless dedication and extraordinary achievement has significantly advanced Alzheimer’s science. #AAIC25 @btlamb.bsky.social @iusm-medneuro.bsky.social

It has been another fantastic day of discovery at #AAIC25. For those in Toronto, look up to the night sky tonight to catch buildings shining in purple in honor of the conference and Alzheimer’s awareness.

How #AAIC25 attendees can get instructions for obtaining the CME and CE credits: 🍁 In-person attendees: Visit the registration desk. 💻 Virtual attendees: Go to the Continuing Education tab on the online platform. Credits are free for @istaart.bsky.social members and $100 for non-ISTAART members.

BREAKING from #AAIC25: U.S. POINTER, a large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trial, shows a healthy lifestyle program targeting multiple risk factors can protect cognitive function in diverse populations in communities across the United States. bit.ly/USPointerRel...

BREAKING: Results from U.S. POINTER, reported at #AAIC25, show that lifestyle interventions that simultaneously target risk factors protect cognitive function in older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia. bit.ly/USPointerRel...

Takeaways from U.S. POINTER top line results: ➡️ Both a structured & a self-guided intervention improved cognition, with the structured group improving even more. ➡️ Cognitive benefits were consistent across age, sex, ethnicity, heart health status and APOE e4 genotype. bit.ly/USPointerRel... #AAIC25