Ikenna Odoh passed the second stage of the US Medical License Examination this month! Congratulations on this accomplishment – we are so proud!
Okonkwo Lab News
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 …
Val Iaquinta Accepted into Medical School
Val Iaquinta was accepted into the Morehouse School of Medicine MD program in Atlanta! Classes started in July. Congratulations, Val!
Ozioma Okonkwo Appointed to Leadership Core of Integrated Biological Framework and Staging System for Neurodegenerative Diseases Workgroup
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo has been appointed to the Leadership Core of a newly-formed Integrated Biological Framework and Staging System for Neurodegenerative Diseases Workgroup. The objectives of this Workgroup – which includes representatives from academia, industry, …
Alex Romantz Accepted into Graduate School
Alex Romantz was accepted into 5 graduate programs with scholarships. He has decided to pursue the dual MBA/MPH degree program at Emory University, where he was honored to receive a Dean’s Scholarship through the Goizueta …
Adam Paulsen’s Abstract Accepted for Poster Presentation at CTAD 2025
Adam Paulsen’s abstract “Cardiorespiratory fitness and brain atrophy: Sex differences and potential vascular mechanisms” was accepted for a poster presentation at CTAD 2025 in San Diego, CA! Congratulations, Adam!
Mackenzie Jarchow’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Kenzie Jarchow’s manuscript “More fit KL-VS heterozygotes have more favorable AD-relevant biomarker profiles” has been accepted for publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. Congratulations, Kenzie!
Bri Breidenbach’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Bri Breidenbach’s manuscript “Cardiorespiratory Fitness Modifies the Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Cerebral Blood Flow Independent of Physical Activity” has been accepted for publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. Congratulations, Bri!
Adam Paulsen’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Adam Paulsen’s manuscript “The impact of estimated cardiorespiratory fitness on Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and their relationships with cognitive decline” has been accepted for publication in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. …
Sonia Shahzad Accepted into Graduate School
Sonia Shahzad was accepted into 4 graduate programs, and she has decided to attend The University of Chicago, where she will pursue her Master of Public Health! Congratulations, Sonia – we are so proud!