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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D.

@elizabethhead.bsky.social
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Professor, Dept Path at the University of California Irvine. Focused on Aging and Alzheimer disease in people with Down syndrome, 🇨🇦, sites.mind.uci.edu/headlab and www.nia.nih.gov/research/abc-ds

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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sharing!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I needed this.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts: Shutdown of study is latest for Trump administration, which has canceled, frozen and otherwise disrupted more than 5,700 medical research grants over two years www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #Project2025 #science #Blues
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Hundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts
Shutdown of study is latest for Trump administration, which has canceled, frozen and otherwise disrupted more than 5,700 medical research grants over two years
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Mark Carney: "We do not seek power to dominate others. On the contrary, we are pursuing resilience so no one, no one can control our open markets, impair our sovereignty, threaten our territorial integrity, or undermine our freedoms, our democracies, our rule of law." #cdnpoli
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants www.statnews.com/2026/09/16/l... via @statnews.com #Project2025 #NIH #science #law #Constitution #Blues
statnews.com
New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants
The lawsuit seeks to halt the process of searching grant applications for specific terms to determine if they should be rejected.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@wolverinebear.bsky.social Hoping you can share - these are amazing scientists and friends who are courageous and are fighting for research that is important. They care about the people they serve. Alzheimer's affects all of us.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am cheering this on - we have to fight back.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I LOVE THIS!!!
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It's my birthday and the best present you could give me would be by following and lifting up all the brilliant social justice advocates in my new "Orbiting the Sun" Starter Pack #2. go.bsky.app/C9BTphB
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's my birthday and the best present you could give me would be by following and lifting up all the brilliant social justice advocates in my new "Orbiting the Sun" Starter Pack #3. go.bsky.app/SJ3q59F
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
> @techcrunch.com @mapquest.com techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/m...
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Alzheimer’s research is latest casualty in Trump administration war against ‘DEI’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #Project2025 #Alzheimers #dementia #OMB #NIH #science #SDoH #Blues
theguardian.com
Alzheimer’s research is latest casualty in Trump administration war against ‘DEI’
Grant cancellations at leading research institutions appear to target study of impacts of racism on brain health
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watchlady.bsky.social @watchlady.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Mike Lucavic nails the importance of voting for Women
This is a cartoon by Mike Luković, and it shows women in Handmaid outfits going into a voting booth and coming out wearing whatever clothes they want.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Trump says his executive order should restore trust in vaccines. It does the exact opposite www.statnews.com/2026/08/11/t... #Project2025 #disinformation #HHS #RFKjr #vaccines #publichealth #science #Blues
statnews.com
Trump says his executive order should restore trust in vaccines. It does the exact opposite
The White House says Trump’s recent executive order is aimed at restoring trust in vaccines. It will do the opposite, writes an epidemiologist.
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BlueResister 🦋Fighting for Democracy 🦋 @blueresister.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
@blueresister.bsky.social @notdontrmp.bsky.social @sassysister27.bsky.social @conormcl2026.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @atoth99.bsky.social @bishopx50.bsky.social @gwenie.bsky.social @raykwong.lol @iamzeroboi.bsky.social @57kev.bsky.social
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Terrific article!
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
BREAKING: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files, Judge Sullivan has just ordered Blanche to produce, in camera (in chambers), the UNREDACTED emails & documents, and Blanche must bring documentation supporting his representations the DOJ’s redactions are what he claims they are.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows www.wral.com/news/ap/d587... #Alzheimers #dementia #science #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence
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An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau. Today two Alzheimer's d...
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I've been watching this study and the amazing research team who have had the most incredible challenges to overcome to complete the study. Kudos to the team and to all the amazing participants - not all heroes wear capes!
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: The Symptoms Beyond Memory Loss beingpatient.com/early-onset-... #Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness
beingpatient.com
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: The Symptoms Beyond Memory Loss
Memory loss is not always the first sign of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Dr. Gil Rabinovici explains the lesser-known symptoms.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
One of my favorites!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
So proud of this team!!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada Day!! I can confirm this is a true story!🇨🇦
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Gorgeous research - this method will significantly advance the field!
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I'm thrilled to serve as moderator for the American Brain Coalition's Mild Cognitive Impairment Webinar Series. You can watch Session 3 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtoS... #MCI #Alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #neurology #geriatrics #gerontology #GeriSky #NeuroSky
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MCI Webinar Session 3: Promoting Brain Health and Innovation
YouTube video by American Brain Coalition
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Donated to the World Central Kitchen to help in Venezuela - please also consider helping! donate.wck.org/campaign/815...
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Donate to World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen https://donate.wck.org/campaign/815521/donate
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I'm thrilled to serve as moderator for the American Brain Coalition's Mild Cognitive Impairment Webinar Series. You can watch Session 2 here: youtu.be/hZfJGzZzZzo?... #MCI #Alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #neurology #geriatrics #gerontology #GeriSky #NeuroSky
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ABC MCI Webinar Series Session 2: Managing MCI: Clinical and Community Perspectives
YouTube video by American Brain Coalition
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Please join all the fabulous people in my new #ObamaAppreciationDay Starter Pack #1 to celebrate a President who's never been bankrupt, financially or ethically. go.bsky.app/TNQs7MB
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule www.statnews.com/2026/06/12/o... via @statnews.com #Project2025 #DOGE #OMB #NIH #FDA #CDC #NSF #science
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I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Molecular biologist & geneticist Susan Lindquist (b. #OTD in 1949) was a pioneer in studying protein folding. Her research demonstrated protein folding errors contribute heavily to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's & Parkinson's diseases. National Medal of Science in 2010. #WomenInSTEM
This colorful portrait captures pioneering American molecular biologist and geneticist Dr. Susan Lindquist (June 5, 1949 – October 27, 2016), a National Medal of Science recipient who revolutionized our understanding of protein folding, prions, and heat-shock proteins. Facing the camera with a warm, confident smile, her short brown hair frames an engaging, intellectual expression. She wears a structured, dark green textured blazer over a striking, light blue silk scarf patterned with vibrant illustrations of sliced limes, lemons, oranges, and cherries, accented by elegant gold hoop earrings.She stands directly in front of a white dry-erase board covered in hand-drawn, multicolored biochemical pathways and pathways tracking "sterol biosynthesis," "Erg3," "Ergosterol," and "Mutations Azoles" from her famous research into evolutionary adaptations and antifungal resistance using yeast models. The tight composition and bright ambient lighting emphasize a deeply intellectual, creative, and historic mood, celebrating one of the most influential scientific minds of the modern era.
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Rachel W. Martin @rwmartin.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The 2026 Rocky Mountain Conference on Solid-State NMR, will be held in Snowbird, Utah from August. 2-6 2026. The conference will showcase new developments in solid-state NMR methods development, as well as applications to biological systems and materials.
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Solid-state NMR Symposium – Rocky Mountain Conference
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Please celebrate Mother's Day with all the amazing people in this starter pack from our dear friend, sister @docmurphydog.bsky.social!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Not all heroes wear capes!
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
A wonderful starter pack from sister @mlipsitt.bsky.social!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Feeling this one. We have amazing colleagues in Europe/UK and now I'm not sure how to keep an international team science study going...
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God @thegodshow.com · 28/03/2026
Dear Bluesky, I only need 100 more people to reach 10,000 subscribers on my new YouTube channel. Can you help me make this happen on today of all days? 🥹🙏 youtube.com/@thegodshowl... Thank you, God
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health today.usc.edu/to-reduce-al... #Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #resilience
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To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health
Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Please build the community by checking out the people in my "With a Little Help From My Friends..." Starter Pack 7 and giving them a boost toward 20,000 Bluesky followers. If you're really in the giving spirit, please repost too. go.bsky.app/RbZ4Q8j
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Congratulations to the US Men's Hockey team and to the Canadian Men's Hockey Team - both are stellar - love this post from @mark-carney.bsky.social !!!
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
When the forces of racism feel empowered, they weaken our country, our communities, and our morality. We stand up, we lift each other up, we fight for dignity, decency, equality. Please rise up with these fierce advocates in my “You can’t un-post racism.” Starter Pack #2. go.bsky.app/HCYwvXA
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
As empathy helps us learn to slow down and meet our loved ones at their pace, we just might give them not only better support but also greater happiness. This can be a kindness to them and to ourselves. #Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #happiness #empathy #quote
"Empathy is patiently and sincerely seeing the world through the other person's eyes. It is not learned in school; it is cultivated over a lifetime." ~ Albert Einstein
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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Ingeborg Hochmair was born #OTD in 1953. Dr. Hochmair (w/husband, Erwin) designed/developed the first micro-electronic multi-channel cochlear implant restoring useful hearing to those with severe/profound deafness. #wow 1st woman in Austria to receive a PhD in electrical engineering. #WomenInSTEM
A color portrait photograph of Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair, an Austrian electrical engineer and co-inventor of the first microelectronic multi-channel cochlear implant. She has shoulder-length light hair streaked with gray, parted slightly off-center. She has warm blue eyes, a gentle smile, and fair skin with subtle freckles. She wears a black velvet blazer or top with a delicate silver chain necklace. The background is softly blurred, showing an indoor setting with large windows and natural daylight, creating a bright, modern professional atmosphere. She looks directly at the camera with a confident, approachable expression.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Especially in such troubled times we need to link arms with fierce advocates for the most vulnerable among us. I hope you will find new friends or old in my "Fearless" Starter Pack #6 and give this pack a boost to help build our community. go.bsky.app/DXxofgo
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Very exciting study!!
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Paresh Malhotra @pareshmalhotra.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We need to know more about how best to communicate genetic risk for #AlzheimersDisease and #ApoE. Please circulate this survey that is on the #POPPED website so we can get as many opinions as possible... popped.org.uk/apoe4/
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/12/2025
BREAKING: The National Institutes of Health has agreed to evaluate grant applications that were wrongfully frozen due to the Trump administration’s ideological purge of biomedical research.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Oh no.
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Congratulations!!!!
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Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. @elizabethhead.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
It is the guns.
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