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Melissa Lamar PhD @drmlamar.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Voting closes Monday on the 2026 International Neuropsychological Society elections! Read about all the candidates, including me for President at the-ins.org/ins-election... Thank you for your consideration! @ytquiroz.bsky.social @sdukehan.bsky.social @ctrlab.org @amygdalaphd.bsky.social

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INS Election 2026 – The International Neuropsychological Society

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 13/09/2025

Thanks! And yes you are on to something with testing people under "stress" of different kinds. In another paper by my PhD student Hannah Wilks, we found that testing OAs in the evening revealed about 10% more memory deficits in those with AD pathology. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Sharper in the morning: Cognitive time of day effects revealed with high-frequency smartphone testing

Decades of research has established a shift from an “eveningness” preference to a “morningness” preference with increasing age. Accordingly, older adults typically have better cognition in morning hou...

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 13/09/2025

Overall, we think it sends a pretty positive message about the validity of remote, unsupervised #digitalcognition #EMA, in general. But of course we have to collect information about environments and especially distractions.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 13/09/2025

One surprise was that the number of sessions where participants reported distractions was about 12% of sessions. So distractions are very very common and its really important to allow participants to tell you when they experience them in remote studies. 4/n

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 13/09/2025

However, for those with very mild dementia (consistent with Mild Cognitive Impairment), environments and distractions started to matter more. Taking tests away from home AND when around others impacted those with cognitive symptoms. 3/n

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 13/09/2025

We followed 380 cognitively normal (CN) older adults and 37 with very mild dementia with our smartphone #EMA platform called ARC. For the CNs, it didn't seem to matter if tests were taken at home or around others. Even sessions where overt distractions were experienced didn't matter. 2/n

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NPR @npr.org · 01/04/2025

Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.

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Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research

Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia Journals @alzdemjournals.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The ADRC Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI) revolutionizes in vivo characterization of mixed pathologies #AlzResearch Learn about this unprecedented publicly available imaging–plasma–neuropath dataset in A&D: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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The Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI)

The presence of multiple pathologies is the largest predictor of dementia. A major gap in the field is the in vivo detection of mixed pathologies and their antecedents. The Alzheimer's Disease Resea...

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WashU Medicine @washumedicine.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

"This treatment has given me an extension to my life that I never banked on having." A groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows promise in delaying symptom onset that could change the lives of those genetically at risk. apnews.com/article/alzh...

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Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it

An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.

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Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Had a fantastic time visiting @ctrlab.org in STL, presenting at the Washington University Aging & Development seminar, watching Dr. Hassenstab kick a$$ teaching Psych students, great dinner with Wash U friends and finishing off with a brewery tour! Whirlwind couple of days. Thanks Jason!

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 12/03/2025

Great resources here for those of us interested in Ecological Momentary Assessment #EMA #ENDALZ

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Magdalena Skipper @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded & what’s next Once upon a time leaders believed that science was essential to nation’s security, to better health, to more jobs, to a higher standard of living & to cultural progress 🧪 #academicSky @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next

The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the administration’s policy changes has shocked researchers.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 19/02/2025

LOL Just like STL. Don't you miss us?

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Jetske van der Schaar @jetskes.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

So humbled to be recognized as Distinguished Finalist for the Bold Pioneer Award...! Congrats to my fellow winners, and many thanks to prof Scheltens, prof Hassenstab, @washuneurology.bsky.social , and everyone who has encouraged me. It means a lot to me! 💜 @ctrlab.org tinyurl.com/boldpioneer

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Jiang-Xie selected for 2024 WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award | Neurology | Washington University in St. LouisWashU Medicine

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Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The entire landscape of medical research is shifting on an hour to hour basis. The whiplash is stupefying. As of now (Monday evening) the NIH 15% cap on indirects has been halted by a judge in 22 states but who knows what tomorrow brings www.statnews.com/2025/02/10/n...

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Federal judge halts Trump administration cuts to NIH research payments in 22 states

Attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block a NIH decision that would slash grant payments for research overhead

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 11/02/2025

Alzheimer’s disease is non-partisan. Cancer is non-partisan. Diabetes is non-partisan. This is a short-sighted policy that could cost thousands of jobs and set biomedical research progress back by years. Contact your local representatives and urge them to stand against this dangerous policy.

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What The NIH Cut To Indirect Cost Payments Could Cost Red States

The Trump administration’s decision to cap how much NIH will pay for indirect costs on university research grants would cost 10 red states more than $1 billion.

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Nico Dosenbach @ndosenbach.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

The brain’s action-mode is created by a dedicated action-mode network (AMN) rdcu.be/d5odm. In the brain’s mode continuum, AMN sits opposite DMN’s default-mode, as yin-yang. AMN might be key in pain, apathy, Parkinson’s. New @natrevneurosci.bsky.social w/ Marc Raichle & @gordonneuro.bsky.social 🧵 ⬇️

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 31/12/2024

Great info here! Focusing on women's brain health is key for solving #Alzheimers disease #ENDALZ. From one of my good friends @bucklr01.bsky.social 🧠 🧪. Plus her 🇦🇺 accent makes everything sound optimistic 🦘.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 19/12/2024

I must have sent out 30-40 requests. Thank you!!

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 17/12/2024

A interesting body of commentary from key people on this critically important topic. Definitely worth a read. Is removing substantial amyloid plus meeting safety targets enough to approve a treatment for #Alzheimer's? #ENDALZ www.alzforum.org/news/researc...

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Is It Time to Approve Drugs Based on Amyloid Removal? | ALZFORUM

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Crystal M. Glover, Ph.D. @cgster.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🚨🔔Calling all Neuropsychologists and those who know and support them!!! Check out a new position posting here. Come join me and other awesome colleagues @ucimind.bsky.social @ucirvine.bsky.social 🚨🔔 recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09362

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Assistant Professor- Tenure Track, Clinical Neuropsychology

University of California, Irvine is hiring. Apply now!

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 15/12/2024

Incredible thread detailing a biochemist's experience as an expert witness. The supplement Prevagen is advertised widely and patients concerned about their memory often ask us if it is effective. TLDR: Most of the effective ingredient can't withstand more than 30 seconds in the stomach. #ENDALZ

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Rachel Buckley, PhD @bucklr01.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Calling all Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA members! We need your help for the Year in Review webinar!!! This link is active through next Sunday -- alz.surveymonkey.com/r/SLH6BMW Please share your notable papers on sex/gender differences in Alzheimer's disease! #SexGenderAD #Alzheimer's

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ISTAART PIAs: Year in Review Questionnaire Form (January 2025)

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 11/12/2024

Today is the day that I get at least 3 of the 10 things done I have planned for the day. Got a good feeling about it.

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Sarah Stout @shsstl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

What an incredible meeting! So very proud of this day! Productive discussions with wonderful new colleagues! I'm so excited that we will be studying #DownSyndromeAD and have kicked off this new study at the Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICs conference! So excited to be on this journey with my PI!

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 03/12/2024

You made this all work! Proud to have you with me on this incredible journey!

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 03/12/2024

Kicked off our #DownSyndromeAD meeting at the Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICs conference in Nairobi. We are excited to launch this next phase of our study to #ENDALZ in African countries.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 03/12/2024

First time in #Nairobi. Snuck in a brief half day safari with colleagues in Nairobi National Park.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 27/11/2024

Hahaha. I’m telling you!! I was SHOCKED

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 26/11/2024

I cannot believe I am posting this, but the coffee on #AlaskaAirlines is kind of…delicious?? What did they do with #StumptownCoffeeRoasters? Is this the real world?

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Laura Thi Germine @lauragermine.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

NEW PREPRINT from the fabulous Amira Parker (who is applying to PhD programs this cycle!) amirap123.bsky.social Who gets interrupted during ecological momentary assessment protocols? Data is from approx 500 participants who completed 21 days of EMA. (spoilers below) 1/x osf.io/preprints/os...

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 24/11/2024

Predicted my behavior 100%. Good to keep in mind for slide decks & posters.

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Hwamee Oh @hwameeoh.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I'm compiling a list of researchers whose work relates to cognitive and computational neurology for Alzheimer's and related dementia. Must have missed many, so let me know if you feel you should be added! go.bsky.app/VcJLzRz

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 24/11/2024

So curious to hear about this! Glad to be a small part of it.

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 23/11/2024

I see so you’re saying it was from people who follow me? 😂

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Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · 23/11/2024

Part of my X-odus was due to the adverts and porn. Was getting ads for sex toys and porn randomly appearing in my feed. Couldn’t open it at work safely. Seems inevitable that Bluesky will monetize. I hope they do it better. Please, keep it to a minimum and don’t opt for subscription fees.

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Since 2018, Hallmark has made these movies: Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas Time for You to Come Home for Christmas Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas Time for Her to Come Home For Christmas (1/2)

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