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Alex Edwards

@itsalexjedw.bsky.social

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they/them ISTAART Ambassador ‘25-‘26 Gate Lab Research Technician and Lab Manager

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Oz Ismail @ozyismail.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Here’s the next bunch of bright dementia professionals coming at you! Now that the’ve wrapped #AAIC25, they are pumped to share all the excitement in this field with their local research & treatment communities! Keep your eyes peeled for them, they are set for greatness! alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Exclusive offer for #AAIC25 attendees: Join @istaart.bsky.social as a new member during AAIC to receive 10% off membership dues! Stop by the Alzheimer's Association booth in the Exhibit Hall or visit alz.org/ISTAART to join.

A large group of ISTAART members in matching purple t-shirts stand and sit around large AAIC25 letters, posing for a group picture.

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Alex Edwards @itsalexjedw.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you to the incredible Alzheimer’s Association for organizing the event and allowing me to be apart of it, through both the conference fellowship and ISTAART Ambassador program. And, of course, thank you to all the incredible scientists I met for making this an unforgettable week #AAIC25 💜

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🏆 Donna M. Wilcock, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2025 Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART. This award recognizes an @istaart.bsky.social member who has provided continued and outstanding service to the ISTAART community. @wilcocklab.bsky.social @iusm-medneuro.bsky.social

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

“We must have the funding & support we need to deliver on the promise of our field.” Our @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social announces the Association & our philanthropic partners will launch a bridge funding program to support early career scientists who may be experiencing funding disruptions. #AAIC25

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Alex Edwards @itsalexjedw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

First time in Canada and couldn’t imagine a better reason than for #AAIC2025! Find me during the conference walking around in my purple ISTAART Ambassador shirt or at my poster on Sunday. Drop by or reach out if you want to connect! 🍁🧠💜

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Jace D. Flatt, PhD, MPH (They/He) @jaceflatt.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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Alex Edwards @itsalexjedw.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Can’t wait to see you all at AAIC25 in Toronto!! A reminder that virtual registration is free for ISTAART members, so even if you aren’t able to make it in person, I encourage you to log on for all of the incredible speakers and posters that’ll be presented 🔬🩺 #AAIC25 #AlzResearch

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Check out this highlight from our latest episode featuring Drs. Sietske Sikke and Mark Dubbelman! They explore the challenges of leveraging patient data—and why better access to clinical trial results is essential for advancing dementia research. 🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast

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Giulio Maria Pasinetti, MD, PhD @giuliompasinetti.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

In this study, Lynn van Olst, Brooke Simonton, Alex Edwards, David Gate, et al. "uncover distinct #Microglial phenotypes in Aβ-immunized #AlzheimersDisease brains & reveal genes that control clearance of Aβ by microglia." Learn More @natmedicine.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Microglial mechanisms drive amyloid-β clearance in immunized patients with Alzheimer’s disease - Nature Medicine

Spatial transcriptomics reveals distinct microglial mechanisms driving amyloid-β clearance in both passively and actively immunized patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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ISTAART @istaart.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Unlock the power of past Alzheimer's clinical trials! 🧠 Drs. Mark Dubbelman and Sietske Sikkes join the ISTAART Voices podcast to explore how better access to trial data can improve patient stratification for disease-modifying therapies in Alzheimer’s research and care! 🎧alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast

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