Former gradaute student Chinenye Odo recently received conditional approval for a competitive research grant at UPMC! Grant title: Thomas H. Nimick, Jr. Competitive Research Fund Funding mechanism: The Competitive Research Fund of UPMC Shadyside Hospital and Shadyside …
Year: 2025
Alec Czaplicki’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Alec Czaplicki’s manuscript “Serum Klotho Levels, Brain Structure, and Cognitive Performance” has been accepted for publication in JAMA Neurology. Congratulations, Alec!
Ozioma Okonkwo Invited as Keynote Speaker at The International Conference of The Brain and Mind Institute of The Aga Khan University
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo was invited as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference of the Brain and Mind Institute of the Aga Khan University held in Karachi, Pakistan, November 3-5, 2025. His presentation was titled …
Ozioma Okonkwo Invited to Speak at The Defining The Landscape of Late-Onset Unexplained Epilepsy Conference
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo was invited to speak at the Defining the Landscape of Late-Onset Unexplained Epilepsy Conference held in South Casco, Maine, October 15-17, 2025. His presentation was titled “Lifestyle modification for prevention of dementia.”
Ozioma Okonwko Invited as Keynote Speaker at The International Conference of the Hellenistic Neuropsychological Society
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo was invited as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference of the Hellenistic Neuropsychological Society held in Athens, Greece, October 10-12, 2025. His presentation was titled “Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Resilience to Alzheimer’s …
Anna Gaul Accepted into Medical School
Anna Gaul was accepted into the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities MD class of 2030 (starting in August 2026)! Congratulations, Anna – we are so very proud of you!
Ira Frahmand’s Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation at AD/PD 2026
Ira Frahmand’s abstract “Proteomic insight into Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-relevant pathways distinguishing KLOTHO KL-VS heterozygotes from non-carriers in a sample at risk for AD” has been accepted for an Onsite Oral Presentation at AD/PD (International Conference on …
Bri Breidenbach’s Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation at AD/PD 2026
Bri Breidenbach’s abstract “Multiplexed plasma proteomics reveal divergent protein networks associated with resistance and resilience to Alzheimer’s disease” has been accepted for an Onsite Oral Presentation at AD/PD (International Conference on Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases), taking place from …
Ikenna Odoh Passes Second Stage of US Medical License Examination
Ikenna Odoh passed the second stage of the US Medical License Examination this month! Congratulations on this accomplishment – we are so proud!
Ozioma Okonkwo Named Recipient of UAB Dept of Psychology Distinguished Scholar Alumni Award
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Psychology Distinguished Scholar Alumni Award!! This award recognizes alumni of the Department for groundbreaking scientific …