Dr. Bri Breidenbach was invited to give an oral presentation during the “Lifestyle in WRAP” session at the inaugural WRAP+ Conference on November 5, 2026 in Madison, WI. Her talk was titled “Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A …
Okonkwo Lab News
Emma Nicolaysen Awarded La Follette School Scholarship and Seat for La Follette in DC Program
Emma Nicolaysen received a scholarship and seat for the La Follette School of Public Affair’s La Follette in DC program. This competitive opportunity brings graduate students to Washington, D.C., where they engage with policy leaders …
Ozioma Okonkwo Invited as Guest Speaker at IADRC Martin Family Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Symposium
Ozioma Okonkwo was invited to be the guest speaker at the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center’s 20th Annual Martin Family Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 4. His talk was titled Pushing …
Ozioma Okonkwo Invited to Join The DOM Belonging and Well-Being Committee
Ozioma Okonkwo has been invited to join the DOM Belonging and Well-Being Committee! This committee advises on how to intentionally create a culture of inclusion, belonging, and well-being, and how to share information that supports …
Ira Frahmand Invited to Speak at KLOTHO Conference and Scientific Seminar
Ira Frahmand has been invited to speak at the Second Annual KLOTHO Conference and Scientific Seminar in Miami, Florida from September 18-19. Her talk is titled “KLOTHO KL-VS and aging phenotypes”.
Ozioma Okonkwo Appointed to North Texas ADRC External Advisory Committee
Ozioma Okonkwo has been invited to serve on the External Advisory Committee for the North Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). The North Texas ADRC was established earlier this year, and Ozioma will have the …
Leah Symanski Accepted Into Medical School
Leah Symanski was accepted into the Central Michigan University College of Medicine and will start in August 2026. Congratulations on this achievement, Leah! We are so proud of you and know you will be an …
Gabriella Mamlouk Invited to Co-Chair Developing Topics Session at AAIC 2026
Gabriella Mamlouk has been invited to co-chair a Developing Topics session at AAIC this year! She will be moderating alongside another session chair, which is a fantastic recognition of her expertise and contributions to AAIC the …
Asha Coy Accepted Into Medical School
Asha Coy was accepted into the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis. She will start this August, and we couldn’t be more excited for her. Congratulations, Asha – we are beyond proud of …
Sara Fernandes-Taylor’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
Sara Fernandes-Taylor’s manuscript “Neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction biomarkers in cognitively unimpaired people with advanced Alzheimer pathology” has been accepted for publication in Neurology Open Access. Congratulations, SFT!