The Okonkwo Lab has 2 lab members whose abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the Department of Medicine (DOM) Research Day 2026 in Madison, WI: Adam Paulsen: Cardiorespiratory fitness and brain atrophy: Sex differences …
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Multiple Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at ADRD Research Day 2026
The Okonkwo Lab has 3 lab members whose abstracts were accepted for oral or poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Research Day 2026 in Madison, WI: Gabby Mamlouk: Racial identity moderates …
Gabriella Mamlouk Receives Community Champion Award
Gabriella Mamlouk received the Community Champion Award from the UW Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)! The University of Wisconsin MSTP Community Champion Award is an annual award given to three outstanding individuals within the UW …
Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose are Featured Guests on Dementia Matters Podcast Episode
Dr. Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose were featured guests on a recent episode of the podcast Dementia Matters: Taking Steps to Slow Decline: New Study Examines the Role of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Progression They …
Ozioma Okonkwo Selected as an Inaugural Fellow of the International Neuropsychological Society
Ozioma Okonkwo has been selected as one of the inaugural Fellows of the International Neuropsychological Society (FINS)! The FINS designation was established to honor members whose dedication and service have made lasting contributions to INS. …
Sarah Lose Receives Department of Medicine Staff Award for Exemplifying/Demonstrating the Department’s Core Values
We are thrilled to share that Sarah has been selected as the recipient of the Department of Medicine (DOM) Staff Award for Exemplifying/Demonstrating the Department’s Core Values. This award recognizes individuals whose actions directly support …
Ira Frahmand’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Ira Frahmand’s manuscript “Age-related alterations in plasma biomarkers of relevance to Alzheimer’s disease are attenuated in KLOTHO KL-VS heterozygotes” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (JAD). Congratulations, Ira!
Chinenye Odo Receives Conditional Approval on Research Grant
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 …
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 …