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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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Ira Invited to Give Oral Presentation at International Conference

Posted on December 1, 2022

Ira Frahmand has been invited to give an oral presentation at the AD/PD 2023 International Conference for her abstract “Alzheimer’s disease biomarker status is associated with KLOTHO genotype but not klotho protein levels in an …

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Ozioma Okonkwo Invited to NIA Expert Workgroup

Posted on December 1, 2022

Ozioma has been invited to serve on the NIA-Alzheimer’s Association expert workgroup that establishes definitions and boundary classifications for Alzheimer’s disease (i.e., the NIA-Alzheimer’s Association Research Framework for Alzheimer’s Disease).

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Noah Cook’s Abstract Accepted for a Poster Presentation

Posted on December 1, 2022

Noah Cook’s abstract “Alzheimer’s disease biomarker status associates with KLOTHO genotype but not klotho protein levels in an at-risk cohort” was accepted for a poster presentation at the 2022 Department of Medicine Research Day. This …

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Ira’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on December 1, 2022

Ira Frahmand’s manuscript “AD-associated CSF biomolecular changes are attenuated in KL-VS heterozygotes” was accepted for publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Congratulations, Ira!

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LIFE Study Enrolls 150th Participant

Posted on November 17, 2022

We have a lot to celebrate here in the Okonkwo lab, as the LIFE study enrolled its 150th participant!! This is a momentous time for everyone in the lab. Congratulations, everyone! Special shoutout to our …

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Max Gaitán’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication

Posted on September 20, 2022

Our former lab member Max Gaitán’s manuscript titled, Circulating klotho is higher in cerebrospinal fluid than serum and elevated in KLOTHO heterozygotes in a cohort with risk for Alzheimer’s disease, has been accepted for publication …

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Kyle’s Abstract Accepted for Talk at UW-Madison Postdoctoral Symposium

Posted on September 13, 2022

Kyle’s abstract, Cardiorespiratory fitness attenuates the deleterious effects of sleep apnea on cerebral structure, perfusion, and risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort study was accepted for a 5-minute blitz talk at the annual …

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