Last night, the Northern Lights showed their true colors over campus and bathed the sky in Badger red. We’re still in awe. Photos by Paige Valley and Xiaomeng Shen | UW–Madison

Huh well it turns out I heard from a few federal workers about this and well "We civil servants organized to help our colleagues face the hardship of the shutdown, we put up with the pain and our only request was to not be betrayed like this. Trade our pain, make it count."

In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work." The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting. And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.

Americans deserved a better deal than this one.

Fight don’t fold.

How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.

A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.

The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person. The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person. People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives. And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.

So Democrats get: 1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays 2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail 3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts Those all seem like wins for the GOP.

New study finds more generous state safety net policies w/ fewer administrative barriers are linked to better birth outcomes, esp for marginalized groups. Very relevant finding in current policy environment! doi.org/10.1016/j.so... @gabeschwartz.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social

Looks like a great methods primer paper from Emma Nichols and Eleanor Hayes-Larson. @timead.bsky.social @g2aging.bsky.social "Common methodological issues in observational epidemiological studies of older adults" bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/...

Don't miss this recent publication from ICTR leaders, Drs. Pfund & Sorkness in JCTS: “Advancing the science and practice of effective mentorship." This special issue features 15 peer-reviewed papers that deepen the understanding of effective mentorship in research. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/zgq706

New ICTR funding opportunity! Submit Letters of Intent by Feb 20 for the LHS Demonstration Project. More details, including eligibility, can be found on our website: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/lear...

Well reported story on the PBS News Hour about science cuts and the ongoing and potential brain drain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvO... Thanks to Terrance Tao and other scientists at various career stages for having the courage to speak out. Watch and share! 1/7

Story in Being Patient about Alzheimer's disease funding noting the decrease in the funding of number of new projects due, in part, to the number of multiyear funded grants from the National Institute on Aging. beingpatient.com/alzheimers-r...

Let’s rewind to this #ISTAART Voices episode featuring Dr. Mohammad Fili and Dr. Auriel Willette where they discuss how machine learning and brain imaging reveal patterns that differentiate cognitive decline from healthy aging. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/44YB...

A scoping review of interventions for Hispanic caregivers of persons living with dementia - Rodriguez - 2025 - Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging - Wiley Online Library alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Gender & Women’s Studies at UW-Madison is currently hiring for a tenure-track position focused on gender/sexuality & AGING! We are an interdisciplinary department & welcome scholars across fields (humanities but also PSYCH, POP HEALTH, SOCIOLOGY, etc.) Deadline: Nov 11! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assista...

Great opportunity: UW-Madison has an incredible array of faculty & resources dedicated to aging & associated conditions, including the Wisconsin Institute on Aging, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, and the Center for Aging Research and Education.

This is exactly what I have been ringing the alarm about. Every day that Republicans refuse to act, this health care crisis is going to get worse. The time to act is now.

BREWERS WIN!!!!!!

“The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in announcing the award, cited “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

On Sept. 10, ICTR hosted its second annual Research Day event, which drew over 200 attendees. The focus of the day was on thriving amid uncertainty. We're grateful to everyone who attended and were pleased to see such enthusiastic engagement during the day! Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/over-20...

The @istaart.bsky.social Health Policy PIA is very proud to co-host this webinar with the Partnering with Research Participants: Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD 2025) October 27, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. CT (USA) Register and learn about this iniative and its impact: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join the D&I Launchpad for the next Implementation Science Seminar on Oct. 10. Dr. Birken will highlight the importance of theories, models, and frameworks and demystify their selection and application in implementation science. Learn how to register: ictr.wisc.edu/service/impl...

The @istaart.bsky.social Health Policy PIA is very proud to co-host this webinar with the Partnering with Research Participants: Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD 2025) October 27, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. CT (USA) Register and learn about this iniative and its impact: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Here is NIA. NIA made on 51% as many new R01 awards in FY25 compared with FY24. 7/n

The National Institute of Aging made half as many new R01 awards (primary mechanism for funding) in FY25 than in FY24. This is devastating for younger scholars who study aging. Many newly hired faculty/researchers now face an uphill battle to keep their careers.

📢 ⏰ 🗣️ The 2025 Fall Community Conversation is one week from today! Free and open to all, join us on October 9 for an educational event that explores the connection between hearing loss and memory loss, and why it matters for your brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.

There’s still time to register for the English and Spanish virtual screenings of “Memories of My Grandfather.” The telenovela centers on the impact of Alzheimer's on a multigenerational Hispanic family in the U.S. Discussion to follow. Registration links in next post! ⬇️

Throwing it back to this #ISTAART Voices episode! Dr. Amanda Szabo-Reed & Dr. Ellen Binder join us to discuss how exercise and vascular treatment impact cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1Nmsg00qKYtOTstSCs8vbd

Reminder: applications are due Oct 1, 2025, for BIRCWH, an NIH funded mentored career development program. BIRCWH is designed to improve women's health by developing a scientific workforce capable of leading independently funded research programs. Learn more and apply: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/buil...

🚨 New Publication! 🚨 Celebrating 10 years of the D&I Models Webtool 🎉 110+ TMFs, equity-focused content & expanded guidance. 🔗 Webtool: www.dissemination-implementation.org 📄 Article: doi.org/10.1017/cts.... #ImplementationScience #HealthEquity

“Until we can again trust the recommendations made by our federal government, AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations.” #medsky www.aap.org/en/news-room...

1- When should blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease be used? According to this Alzheimer's Association Clinical Practice Guideline: - after a comprehensive clinical evaluation - after considering if pretest probability of AD warrants use #medsky pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

our system is so hard to navigate that its not just a barrier for poor people without insurance -- although they will be hit the hardest -- it's a barrier for everyone im a physician with great insurance and itd still be a headache for me to get a rx, just 1-5 more layers of friction to a a chore

With #vaccination in the news, check out this upcoming webinar on the topic of "Vaccines: Dispelling Myths and Making Informed Choices" featuring @uwmadison.bsky.social faculty Drs. Paul Ahlquist, Jorge Osorio, Nasia Safdar & John Williams. 10/27 7-8 pm CDT #medsky morgridge.org/event/vaccin...

We're proud to celebrate #WomeninMedicineMonth and honor the incredible women whose innovation, leadership, advocacy and compassion are transforming the world of medicine and inspiring the next generation. Read more: ow.ly/5GVM50WZmmQ

We're proud to share that over the last year, we invested $112.2 million in our research programs—the largest single-year on record—bringing our total active & committed investments to over $450 million. Help us continue the momentum: alz.org/donate. #ENDALZ #BrainHealth

I'm attending the @wai-alzheimers.bsky.social Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias today! Here, WAI director Dr. Cindy Carlsson introduces the conference and shares an update on the first approved blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. #medsky wai.wisc.edu/adrdupdate/

it’s almost like RFKjr appointed a bunch of flunkies to ACIP and doesn’t understand vaccines or science

👂🏽 🧠 We invite you to join us on October 9 for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation, where we will explore the relationship between hearing and memory loss and why it matters for brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.

Join ICTR's Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for a 5-part virtual series. This series covers practical communication techniques to build stronger relationships with research participants & community members, and improve recruitment & retention outcomes. ictr.wisc.edu/how-we-talk-...

When we say the NIH is becoming politicized, this is a great example. NIH staff are not allowed to attend a scientific meeting (where they engage w/ scientists in their grant portfolios) because a deeply politicized DOJ is trying to use its power to squash even the remote appearance of dissent.

A new project started by Dr. Marissa LoCastro is bringing learners and faculty together, "highlighting that this is a shared experience and we're all in this together," she says. Read some of the tiny stories and more about the project: ow.ly/ZbfX50WY6qs

CCANDL in the news!!📰‼️Check out this post about our study, AD-OTC, exploring the efficacy of an over-the-counter hearing aid treatment for adults with cognitive decline in collaboration with Northwestern University. www.channel3000.com/news/uw-madi... #Alzheimers #ADRD #hearingaids #ADRDsky

Don't miss the next Clinical Trials Community of Practice seminar on Sept 17 at 1PM. Jake Rome, JD, will present "Research with Drugs and Devices: Basic Requirements for FDA Compliance." Find out how you can attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/resear...

Does air pollution lead to or potentially worsen Alzheimer’s related brain changes? Spoiler alert: YES, there is a convincing association that we should all pay attention to. Kim and colleagues provide compelling evidence that the air we breathe may worsen Alzheimer’s disease pathology.

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

We are a small but mighty #PIA, if you are interested in sharing your knowledge about Health Policy in Dementia, or want to learn and connect, then join us. I am the chair of this PIA and would love to have you involved in our upcoming activities. #Alzheimers