Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Cutting-edge research and memory loss education for the Boston area and beyond.
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BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Retired three-time Pro-Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has joined science’s effort to diagnose CTE in the living.
Story via @AP:
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4958…
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
BU-led Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program receives $31.5M funding renewal. This five-year funding will provide the program’s primary operational and research support. bumc.bu.edu/camed/news-event…
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Take a look at the story below from @ABC News to learn more about CTE from CTE Center investigator Robert Stern, PhD.
Watch the story here: abcnews.go.com/US/cte-brain-…
You can visit bit.ly/bucte_whatiscte to learn more about CTE and bit.ly/bucte_resources to find resources.
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
We thank the family of Greg Newman for their generous donation and contribution to our research.
You can read the article below from @TheAthletic to learn more about Greg and to hear from CTE Center director Ann McKee, MD.
Read it here: nytimes.com/athletic/6496411…
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
BU’s Andrew Budson, MD, is hosting a two-day hybrid conference on evaluating how viewing dementia as a disorder of consciousness can help patient care:
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BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
LAST CHANCE: Register now to learn more about our NEW AWARD that supports leveraging digital tools to validate #biomarkers in #Alzheimers disease research. @naccdata @billgates #webinar #digitalbiomarker #biotech #funding
go.naccdata.org/jan22-digita…
ALT Informational Webinar Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Digital Biomarker Pilot Program Monday, January 22, 12 pm to 1 pm Pacific Time Headshots of webinar speakers: Sarah Biber, PhD, Executive Director of the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Niranjan Bose, PhD, Managing Director of Health & Life Sciences at Gates Ventures Rhoda Au, PhD, MBA, Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University, Director of Neuropsychology for the Framingham Heart Study, and Director of Global Cohort Development for the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Nina Silverberg, PhD, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Program Director at the National Institute on Aging
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Rummaging behaviors, such as going through drawers, cabinets, or other belongings, are common in individuals with dementia.
Managing these behaviors can be challenging but here are some strategies that may help
💻 ducksfordementia.com
#ducksfordementia #dementia
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Join us for a Community Forum to discuss dementia and its impact on families and the community. This event will be presented in Spanish on February 1st from 11am – 1PM in East Boston. See flyer for details. #WeAreMADRC
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Make 2024 the year of daily movement for enhanced cognitive health. Whether it's a morning jog, a yoga session, or a dance break, let exercise be your daily dose of mental vitality. Share your favorite workout routines below to prioritize both physical and cognitive well-being!
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Learn how to optimize your living space for individuals living with mild cognitive impairment with the team at @GeorgiaTech SimTigrate Design Lab in this episode of BrainTalk Live.
youtube.com/watch?v=WjZ_OC5D…
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
UPCOMING: Don’t forget to register for the 7th Annual CTE Conference on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2023.
Swipe to learn how and where to buy tickets. @BUmemoryloss
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
@bu_cte is holding their 7th annual CTE Conference on Nov. 30 - Dec. 1! This 2-day experience will introduce you to all aspects of CTE with a line of incredible speakers!
👉Attend In Person or Virtually!
👉Register Here: cteconference.com
#BUCTE #CTE #memory
@bumemoryloss
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
The October edition of the BU CTE Center newsletter will be out this afternoon!
If you haven't subscribed yet, you can sign up here to stay up-to-date with news and information about our research and events: eepurl.com/h_qT4b
#BUCTE #CTE #SignUp #Subscribe
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Look at some of the studies our #staffspotlight, Dean Sheppard, works on not only at the BU CTE Center, but also at the BU ADRC (@BUmemoryloss).
To learn more about Dean go to his profile at bit.ly/DeanSheppard
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
News: CTE identified in brain donations from young amateur athletes dlvr.it/SvHk0m
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
If you played soccer at any level, swipe to see the ways you can learn more and get involved in research at the #BUCTE Center.
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BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
Have you registered for the CTE Conference? Early-bird registration ends August 31st! Register Now - cteconference.com/
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
There are many different types of clinical trials that can be used to investigate different types of interventions. Here at BU, we focus on Phase III placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized clinical trials. #BUClinicalTrials #alzheimersresearch #dementia #bostonuniversity
BU Alzheimer's Center retweeted
We’re Hiring: Check out the poster below to learn more about the Administrative Coordinator position at @BUmemoryloss.
Visit bit.ly/buctejobopenings to learn more about all of our open positions.
#WereHiring #JobOpening #BUCTE #BUADRC
