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

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

Finding bitter gourd and long beans meant it was a good weekend to fill the kitchen with Sri Lankan flavours 🇱🇰

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

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

Sunday 🥣🍗🌿🌶️

Excited to be mentoring a new class of future leaders! ✨💜🎉

Sunday 🍗🌶️🌿🧄🥒🍍🧅🥥

🚨NEW #ISTAART VOICES EPISODE! This week, we feature Dr. Sylvie Belleville, who shares her research on cognitive training to slow cognitive decline in individuals at greater risk of dementia. Learn more about this drug-free approach to brain health at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast!

Sunday 🥣🍗🍚🌿🍅🌶️

In the latest ISTAART Voices episode, Dr. Avi Chandra explores neurobiological changes linked to marital dissolution, a stressful life event. Gain insights into potential dementia risk factors and prevention! 💡🧠 Listen now: istaart.alz.org/podcasts

Working through Noor Murad’s, Lugma 😍🇧🇭

Sent off this amazing crew of future leaders yesterday, after a fantastic year of working with and mentoring them. Truly a joy to see such enthusiasm, energy and talent emerging in the science community. 💯 Congrats, ISTAART Ambassador cohort of 2024/25 🎓 @alzassociation.bsky.social

📢Tune in to ISTAART Voices! Drs. Gregory Jicha and Peter Nelson compare emerging anti-amyloid therapies to biologics used in cancer and other diseases. This conversation highlights novel therapies transforming Alzheimer's treatment! Listen now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodca...! 🎧

Recent @istaart.bsky.social Voices Podcast featured research published A&D: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Check out the full articles here! ☑️ alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... ☑️ alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #DADM #AlzResearch

Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙

Weekend 🥘🍲🍛🍳

Thursday 🐟🍅🌱🧅

🎙️ New ISTAART Voices Episode Alert! Join researchers Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare and Dr. Kouki Tomida for an engaging discussion about their latest work, which reveals new insights into hearing loss and social isolation as risk factors for cognitive decline. Listen now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts!

Tuesday 🍲

Early bird registration for #AAIC25 is open! Featuring more than 4,000 posters & over 800 podium presentations, this must-attend global event is where Alzheimer’s and dementia breakthroughs take shape. 🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC

Jumpstart your week with our latest podcast episode on cerebrovascular protein signatures in Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases. Listen to the conversation at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast!

Sunday 🍗🥬

Curious about new research on protein signatures within the brain's blood vessels? 🤔 Tune into our latest podcast with Drs. Aleksandra Wojtas and Nicholas Seyfried as they reveal their recent findings on cerebrovascular abnormalities and their implications in Alzheimer's! 🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast

🧠 New Episode Alert! 🧠 Dr. Aleksandra Wojtas & Dr. Nicholas Seyfried discuss the critical role of cerebrovascular dysfunction in Alzheimer's. Discover how unique protein signatures in brain blood vessels are paving the way for earlier detection & new treatments.🎧 Listen at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts

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Dive into the complex relationship between Alzheimer's and Lewy body pathologies with Dr. Duygu Tosun on the latest episode of ISTAART Voices! Discover how cutting-edge research is paving the way for innovative treatments. New episode, out now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts @alzassociation.bsky.social

Getting hiccups just when you are about to record a podcast… thankfully this is just during an EDITABLE voiceover recording, but new anxiety unlocked for live events…

Super Bowl(s) of food 🤷🏾‍♂️🏈🥣 Back on the weekend kitchen adventures. 🥗🍗🥘🥒🥄🫛

Submit your nomination today for the AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards to help us recognize distinguished leaders in the field during #AAIC25. Nominations are due February 7. bit.ly/4gLfzXC

Lovely to catch up with @istaart.bsky.social Ambassador and @bmbhc.bsky.social Emerging Scholar, Neke Nsor, at #BMBH2025 and see her present her thesis work. She’s almost done and we can’t wait to see where she goes next! @alzassociation.bsky.social

New episode for your ears!

Hello, #Bluesky! With so many voices making their way to this new community, we are excited to enter the conversation. #ENDALZ

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 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-...

✨Still considering applying to the ISTAART Ambassador program? ➡️Check out what our current cohort has to say about their experience 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7-... Applications close Feb 10th. Learn more and apply here: istaart.alz.org/ambassadors-24 @istaart.bsky.social

Shu Han Lee’s “Chicken in Red Sauce” from her new cookbook Agak Agak.

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! 🎧

ISTAART is on Bluesky! Follow us as we discuss the latest in research and treatment and make connections to grow the global dementia science community.

New ISTAART Voices episode alert! 🧠✨ Dr. @jaceflatt.bsky.social dives into the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ older adults face with cognitive decline and dementia, plus innovative ways to engage them in research. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! 🎙️ Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6FHT...

Did you catch the latest episode of ISTAART Voices? Dr. Dana Pourzinal shared new research on the diverse cognitive profiles of Parkinson's disease, shedding light on subtypes of cognitive decline and potential for earlier intervention. Listen now! open.spotify.com/show/16aooAT...

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

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!

🚨 ISTAART Voices is back! 🎉 Join us as we chat with scientists about their groundbreaking work from the Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal family. Tune in on your favorite podcast platforms, or visit alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts! 🎧