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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🚨 DON'T MISS OUT! 🚨 There’s less than one week until the ISMND 2026 Early Bird Registration deadline! 💰 Save on registration by securing the Early Bird rate by August 24. We can’t wait to welcome you to Hong Kong! 🔗 Register now: ismnd2026.org

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We are excited to announce Dr Hui Zheng @bcmhouston.bsky.social as our next ISMND webinar speaker! Talk title: Beyond degradation: #Lysosomal sensing and signaling in #AlzheimersDisease August 27, 2026 11am-12 pm (ET) Host: Dr Joanna Jankowsky, WashU Register: bit.ly/4bVXshg

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

⏰ One month left to save! Early Bird registration for ISMND 2026 closes on August 24. Secure your discounted registration today! 🔗 www.ismnd2026.org

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We are excited that Dr Adrian Isaacs @ucl.ac.uk @ukdri.ac.uk will be our next ISMND webinar speaker! C9orf72 ALS/FTD: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic approaches 🗓️ July 20, 2026 ⏰ 10am (ET)/ 3pm (BST)/ 4pm (CET) 🎙️Host: Dr Sandrine Da Cruz 🔗 bit.ly/4aYWIay

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join us at ISMND 2026 this October! Explore the latest advances in molecular neurodegeneration through invited talks from leading experts, selected short talks, posters, and plenty of networking opportunities. 📅 October 20-23, 2026 📍 HKUST 🔗 ismnd2026.org

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Molecular Neurodegeneration @molneurodegen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🎉 Our new 2025 Impact Factor is 19.6, ranking #5/330 in Neurosciences! 📥 2.8M article downloads in 2025 ⏱️ 20-day submission-to-first-decision time As the official journal of @brightfocus.bsky.social, thank you to our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers for making this possible

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

HAPPENING TODAY We are delighted that Martin Kampmann, Ph.D. will be our next ISMND webinar speaker! Uncovering mechanisms of #neurodegenerative disease through unbiased #CRISPR screens June 24, 206 10AM (ET)/4PM (CET) Host: Renzo Mancuso, Ph.D. @MancusoRenzo Register: bit.ly/4eJl9eo

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📢 Abstract submission deadline approaching! Submit your abstract for short talk and poster presentations at ISMND 2026! 🗓️ Deadline: July 6, 2026 🎓 Travel fellowships available 🔗 ismnd2026.org/call-abstracts

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We are proud and excited to announce that Professor Gopal Thinakaran will be joining the ISMND leadership team as the ISMND Vice President, starting June 1, 2026!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We are excited to announce that Dr. Ana Maria Cuervo will be our next ISMND webinar speaker! Selective #autophagy: fighting #neurodegeneration one protein at a time May 14, 2026 10-11am (ET) Host: Dr. Hui Zheng Registration: bit.ly/4tXtGzN

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Dr Dorota SK @drdorotask.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I am looking forward! Thank you for inviting me to talk! #aging #eye #molecularneurodegeneration

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We are delighted to announce Dr Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk @drdorotask.bsky.social @ucirvine.bsky.social as our next ISMND webinar speaker! Aging Eye and Plasma Membrane Integrity April 23, 2026 11am-12pm (ET) Host: Jimmy Liu @brightfocus.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/3NWCR3r

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for ISMND 2026! Join us in Hong Kong (or virtually) from October 20-23, 2026 for invited talks from leading experts, selected short talks & posters, and plenty of networking! 🔗 Register now: ismnd2026.org/how-register

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr Robert Vassar @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social will be our next ISMND webinar speaker! 'Exploring the mechanism linking Abeta and tau in #AlzheimersDisease' Oct 30, 2025 10am - 11am (ET) Host: Guojun Bu, Ph.D. Register: bit.ly/47gtDF7

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

And that concludes ISMND NextGen 2025! Huge thanks to all the speakers, panelists, keynote speakers, moderators, co-chairs, and of course our amazing attendees for making it such a success. Special thanks to our sponsors: @brightfocus.bsky.social BioArctic & PBL Assay Science 🩷🩷🩷

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🏆🏆🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the ISMND Best Poster award Isaiah O. Stephens! Title: APOE4 reshapes the lipid droplet proteome and modulates microglial inflammatory responses

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🏆🏆🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the PBL Assay Science Best Speaker Award Sarah Naguib @sarahnaguib.bsky.social Title: Elucidating the neuroprotective mechanisms of human microglial replacement therapy in FTD and PD Thank you PBL Assay Science for sponsoring the award

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Great final scientific session at NextGen 2025! S4: Beyond Alzheimer’s - Mechanisms and Therapeutics in Neurodegeneration Co-chairs: Hui (Iris) Zhang & Fatemeh Hadi Speakers 🔹 Bryan Kartono 🔹 Andrea Mosqueda-Solís 🔹 Sarah Naguib 🔹 Sarah Binder 🔹 Biraj Mahato 🔹 Ana N. Strat

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

What an inspiring keynote – a fascinating presentation with powerful insights and an engaging Q&A! Moderator: Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social Keynote speaker: Renzo Mancuso @mancusorenzo.bsky.social 'Impact of #genetic risk in the biology of #microglia in #neurodegeneration'

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Very exciting discussions – the future is here! Are we betting on humans or machine?? P2: AI for neurodegenerative disease research Moderator: Julia TCW Panelists: 🔹 Xiao Wang 🔹 Keith Hengen 🔹 Alice Rui-Xue 🔹 Randy Bateman 🙏 Thank you all for sharing your insights!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Such a fun opening session for Day 2 of ISMND NextGen 2025 🩷 S3: Therapeutic strategies for #AlzheimersDisease Co-chairs: Per Nilsson & Simone Tambaro Speakers: 🔹Sian Genoud 🔹Fabiha Farzana 🔹Simone Tambaro 🔹Aanishaa Jhaldiyal 🔹Skarleth Cardenas Romero 🔹Andrew Longhini

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ghazeskandari.bsky.social @ghazeskandari.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Thanks for putting together such a fantastic meeting, and for the opportunity to present! It was great to be part of the conversation with the rest of speakers.

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

✅ That concludes Day 1 of ISMND NextGen 2025! A huge thank you to all our speakers, hosts, panelists, keynote speaker, and of course our attendees for making it such a success. We look forward to Day 2 starting tomorrow (Aug 26) at 08:30 AM (Eastern)!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

✨Closing Day 1 of ISMND NextGen 2025... S2: #Apolipoprotein and lipid contribution to #AlzheimersDisease Host: Julia TCW & Margareta Kurkela Speakers: 🔹 Akhil Pallerla 🔹 Amanda McQuade 🔹 Sascha Koppes-den Hertog 🔹 Xu Chen 🔹 Georgia Nolt 🔹 Isaiah O. Stephens

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

🌟 A fabulous keynote from Dr Miranda Orr @orrlaboratory.bsky.social who shared her inspiring journey from the family farm to the accomplished scientist she is today. We thoroughly enjoyed her talk on senescent cells in #AlzheimersDisease 🙏 Thank you, Miranda, and our moderator Dr Sharyn Rossi!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Such an insightful and important panel discussion from distinguished panelists & host! P1: Anti-Aβ immunotherapy in the real world Host: Samuel Gandy Panelists: ✨ Bart de Strooper ✨ Suzanne Schindler ✨ Takeshi Iwatsubo ✨ Tamara Shiner Thank you for sharing your expertise!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

👏 Great start to NextGen 2025! S1: Cellular Immune Responses in the Pathogenesis of #AlzheimersDisease Hosts: Kristine Freude & Marion Kadlecová Speakers 🔹 Ghazaleh Eskandari-Sedighi 🔹 Lukas Busch 🔹 Johannes Schlachetzki 🔹 Zhiyuan Ning 🔹 Guoyan Zhao

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📢 Poster presenters — we haven’t forgotten about you! As part of ISMND NextGen 2025, we’re excited to announce the ISMND Best Poster Award 🎉 The lucky winner will receive 400USD, with the award presented live at the NextGen 2025 Award Ceremony on Aug 26. Good luck!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🏆 Thanks to the generous sponsorship of PBL Assay Science, we’re excited to announce the NextGen 2025 PBL Assay Science Best Speaker Award! The lucky speaker will win 400USD, with the award presented live on Aug 26. Good luck — we can’t wait to hear your talks!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

A huge thank you to our ISMND NextGen 2025 sponsor BioArctic! We’re grateful for their generous support in helping make this meeting possible!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🌟 What to Expect at ISMND NextGen 2025 Not only will our program highlight presentations from outstanding early-career researchers, but it will also feature inspiring keynote speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions! Register here: bit.ly/43gHt8c

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🚀 ISMND NextGen 2025 – Program at a Glance! Join us August 25–26 for an exciting opportunity to connect with peers, hear cutting-edge research, and be part of the next generation of neurodegeneration research! 👉 Register today and join us! bit.ly/43gHt8c

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🙌 A big (belated) thank you to Dr. Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se for their inspiring webinar! 👏 Special thanks to Dr. Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social for fabulous hosting, and to everyone who joined us live!

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Don’t miss this @ismnd.bsky.social webinar on Monday, August 11 at 10 am Eastern! I’ll be moderating discussions on a highly anticipated presentation by Dr. @petetheteapot.bsky.social Pete Williams, who is a fresh FY25 @brightfocus.bsky.social National Glaucoma Research grantee! See you there.

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Dr Pete Williams @petetheteapot.bsky.social @ki.se will be our next webinar speaker! 'From bench to bedside and back again: Targeting NAD for neuroprotection in #glaucoma' Aug 11, 2025 10-11am ET Host: Dr Diane Bovenkamp @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social @brightfocus.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/4o6WrqY

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📢 Final Call for Abstracts – ISMND NextGen 2025 The final abstract submission deadline has been extended to June 30! Don’t miss your chance to present your research at a virtual conference for early-career researchers! www.ismnd.org/conferences/...

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

We are thrilled that Dr Andrew Yoo will be our next webinar speaker! Title: Modeling aging as a risk factor for late-onset #AlzheimersDisease June 30, 2025 10 - 11 AM (ET) Host: Guojun Bu, Ph.D. Register: bit.ly/448dFMK

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A big thank you to Prof Phil Wong for his great ISMND webinar discussing AAV gene therapy for ALS-FTD - lots of exciting data!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🚨 Announcing ISMND NextGen 2025 – a virtual event for early-career researchers in neurodegeneration! Present your work & connect with experts in the field! 📅 Aug 25–26, 2025 | 8:30AM–2PM ET 📝 Abstract Deadline: June 23, 2025 💵 Fee: ISMND Members – FREE | Non-members – $50 bit.ly/43gHt8c

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We are thrilled that Prof Philip Wong, Ph.D., of John Hopkins Medicine will be our next webinar speaker! "An AAV gene therapy for #ALS-#FTD guided by a presymptomatic #biomarker" May 29, 2025 1:30-2:30 PM (ET) Host: @rossolllab.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/4jRnCDa

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🧠👋 Time to introduce ourselves! ISMND is a non-profit dedicated to connecting researchers, sharing scientific discoveries & supporting the next generation in the neurodegenerative disease field! ✨ Join us for exclusive webinar recordings, member-only events & conference discounts! www.ismnd.org

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

What an exciting talk! Thank you to Dr. Malin Parmar for her ISMND webinar updating us on the current #stemcell based therapy for #Parkinsons Disease! Missed the live event? Become an ISMND member and watch all the ISMND webinar recordings www.ismnd.org/membership/

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Please don’t miss this amazing webinars series from @ismnd.bsky.social! BrightFocus is proud to support the society and these presentations. Register at the links below.

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended "Belvedere At Night" — our ISMND members-only event at #ADPD2025! 🌙✨ We loved seeing you there and hope you had an unforgettable night!

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International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration @ismnd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We are excited to announce Prof Malin Parmar, Ph.D. as our next webinar speaker! Title: Developing a Stem Cell Based Therapy for #Parkinsons Disease April 16 2025 9-10am (ET) 3-4pm (CET) Host: Henrietta Nielsen, Ph.D. Register: bit.ly/4jmX0d3

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