The Okonkwo Lab traveled to Lisbon, Portugal to attend AD/PD 2024! Ira Frahmand gave an oral presentation: Age-related alterations in plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease are attenuated in KLOTHO KL-VS Heterozygotes Bri Breidenbach presented a …
Year: 2024
Welcome Eva Schulte
The Okonkwo Lab is excited to welcome another member to our team: Eva Schulte is a Community Research Navigator (CLARiTI Inclusion Core). Eva has over 25 years of experience working with underrepresented populations, including indigenous …
Ozioma Okonkwo Gives Keynote Address at the CCNA Annual Meeting
Ozioma Okonkwo is invited to give the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) on March 19th, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Keynote Address Title: The ADNI3 …
Welcome Mercy Gago, Trinity Weisensel, and Lisa Renier Thomas
The Okonkwo Lab has welcomed three new members to our team: Mercy Gago is a Community Research Navigator (ADNI Engagement Core). Mercy has several years of experience in the social services field. She has been a …
Multiple Lab Members Awarded VCFA Scholarships
The following lab members received VCFA (Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration) Scholarships through UW-Madison to attend one of the Division of Continuing Studies’ Leadership & Management courses: Hannatu Amaza – Fundamentals of Project Management …
Welcome Dr. Sara Fernandes-Taylor and Anne Buffington
The Okonkwo Lab continues to grow, welcoming two more members to our team! Sarah Fernandes-Taylor, PhD is a Scientist III. Sara has been involved in population health and health services research for the last 12 …