Skip to main content
University of Wisconsin–Madison
UW Crest
Okonkwo Laboratory
Modifiable and non-modifiable factors linked to cognitive resilience in Alzheimer's disease
  • Home
  • Studies
  • People
  • Publications
  • Media
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Collaborators
  • Join Us
  • Contact
  • Health Enhancement Scientific Program
  • Department of Medicine
  • School of Medicine and Public Health
  1. Home
  2. Okonkwo Lab News

Okonkwo Lab News

Ikenna Odoh Passes Second Stage of US Medical License Examination

Posted on September 24, 2025

Ikenna Odoh passed the second stage of the US Medical License Examination this month! Congratulations on this accomplishment – we are so proud!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Ozioma Okonkwo Named Recipient of UAB Dept of Psychology Distinguished Scholar Alumni Award

Posted on September 5, 2025

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 …

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Val Iaquinta Accepted into Medical School

Posted on August 5, 2025

Val Iaquinta was accepted into the Morehouse School of Medicine MD program in Atlanta! Classes started in July. Congratulations, Val!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Ozioma Okonkwo Appointed to Leadership Core of Integrated Biological Framework and Staging System for Neurodegenerative Diseases Workgroup

Posted on July 11, 2025

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, …

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Alex Romantz Accepted into Graduate School

Posted on July 9, 2025

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 …

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Adam Paulsen’s Abstract Accepted for Poster Presentation at CTAD 2025

Posted on June 26, 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!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Mackenzie Jarchow’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on June 17, 2025

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!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Bri Breidenbach’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on June 16, 2025

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!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Adam Paulsen’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on June 16, 2025

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. …

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News

Sonia Shahzad Accepted into Graduate School

Posted on June 13, 2025

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!

Posted in New Highlights Home Page, Okonkwo Lab News
  • You're on page 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 16
  • Next page

Site footer content

University logo that links to main university website Part of the Universities of Wisconsin

Contact Us

  • J5/1 Mezzanine Clinical Science Center
    600 Highland Avenue
    Madison, WI 53792
  • Email: srlose@medicine.wisc.edu
  • Phone: 608-265-6701

Website feedback, questions or accessibility issues: srlose@medicine.wisc.edu | Learn more about accessibility at UW–Madison.

This site was built using the UW Theme | Privacy Notice | © 2025 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.