We are thrilled to have added two more lab members to our growing team! Matt Glittenberg is a Data Scientist. He joins us from the University of Minnesota where he worked as a Data Analyst …
Welcome New Undergraduate Students
The Okonkwo Lab welcomed 4 new undergraduate students this semester: Avery Rhodes, Caitlin Brommel, Eli Blum, and Sonia Shahzad. We are delighted to have them here!
Clayton McIntyre’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
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 …
John Omelina Offered Seat at Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
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! …
Chinenye Odo Passes Medical Board Licensing Examination
Chinenye Odo passed her United States Medical Board Licensing Examination. This is a phenomenal accomplishment and we are beyond proud. Congratulations, Chinenye!
Ira Invited to Give Oral Presentation at International Conference
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 …
Ozioma Okonkwo Invited to NIA Expert Workgroup
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).
Noah Cook’s Abstract Accepted for a Poster Presentation
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 …
Ira’s Manuscript Accepted for Publication
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!
LIFE Study Enrolls 150th Participant
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 …