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Ira Driscoll’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on April 29, 2024

Dr. Ira Driscoll’s manuscript, titled, “KLOTHO KL-VS heterozygosity is associated with diminished age-related neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration and synaptic dysfunction in older cognitively unimpaired adults” has been accepted for publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of …

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Eli Blum’s Abstract Accepted for Presentation at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Posted on April 17, 2024

Eli Blum’s abstract “Examining the Association of Age, Physical Activity, and APOE Haplotype On [11C] PiB-PET Brain Amyloid in a Cohort Enriched with Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.” was accepted for oral presentation at the 2024 …

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Monica Bruce New SuperAging Study Coordinator

Posted on December 13, 2023

Monica Bruce has accepted her position as the new SuperAging Study Coordinator! She has been a passionate member of the SuperAging study since this spring, 2023. We are so excited to see her in this …

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Ira Frahmand’s Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation

Posted on November 1, 2023

Ira Frahmand’s abstract “Age-related alterations in plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease are attenuated in KLOTHO KL-VS Heterozygotes” was accepted for in-person oral presentation at AD/PD in March 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal! Congratulations, Ira! We are …

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Bri Breidenbach and Noah Cook’s Abstracts Accepted for Poster Presentation

Posted on November 1, 2023

Congratulations, Bri and Noah, on the acceptance of their abstracts for poster presentation at AD/PD in March 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal! This is phenomenal news and an amazing accomplishment. Bri Breidenbach: “Fitness level modifies the …

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Joe Strong’s Abstract Accepted as Poster at The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2023 Annual Meeting

Posted on October 5, 2023

Joe’s abstract, A Scoping Review of Social Determinants of Health in Charles Bonnet Syndrome Research, was accepted as a late breaking poster at The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place …

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Healthy Aging Luncheon for Black Older Adults in The Community

Posted on April 18, 2023

The Wisconsin SuperAging Study team (Lexi Nelson, Sammy Bradley, Monica Bruce, and Ozioma Okonkwo) in conjunction with Ms. Deana Wright and Ms. Jeannette Arthur from NewBridge, held a Healthy Aging luncheon for Black older adults …

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Clayton McIntyre’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on March 13, 2023

Former lab student, Clayton McIntyre, had his manuscript titled, “Insulin Homeostasis Mediates the Relationship Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cognitive Speed in Aging Adults Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease” accepted for publication in the Journal of Alzeimer’s Disease …

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John Omelina Offered Seat at Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program

Posted on February 14, 2023

Former lab member John Omelina has been offered a seat in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at Touro University Nevada for the class of 2027. This is absolutely phenomenal and we are so proud! …

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Chinenye Odo Passes Medical Board Licensing Examination

Posted on February 3, 2023

Chinenye Odo passed her United States Medical Board Licensing Examination. This is a phenomenal accomplishment and we are beyond proud. Congratulations, Chinenye!

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