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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We’re heading to Montreal for the @isscr.org Annual Meeting! July 8-10 | Our NeuraCell and StemCultures teams will be at Booth 404 to talk about #organoids, controlled release growth factors, & more. July 9 - 9:15 | Dr. Brigitte Arduini will present data from our #ClinicalTrial #ISSCR2026

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We were thrilled to host Dr. Ella Zeldich from Boston University today! She gave a terrific talk on "Dissecting neuronal and glial dysfunction in Down Syndrome using human Organoid Models". #organoids #DownSyndrome

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Our team is heading to Boston for the #ASGCT Annual Meeting next week! We’re excited to connect with the #GeneAndCellTherapy community. Presentations: May 13 - 11:30 AM | Dr. David Butler will be giving a talk. May 14 - 5:00 PM | Dr. Anne Messer will be presenting a poster.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our team is heading to Denver for the Retinal Therapeutics Innovation Summit and #ARVO2026 this week! We’re excited to reconnect with the global #VisionResearch community. Presentations: May 1 - 11:45 | Dr. Jeff Stern May 6 - 2:00 | Dr. Swapna Nandakumar May 7 - 10:15 | Dr. Sally Temple

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

David Butler is heading to Drexel University! He will discuss the development of engineered intrabodies that help direct the degradation of harmful proteins inside cells. Date | April 22 Time | 12 PM Host | Dr. Peter Baas

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Congrats to postdoctoral fellow Catherine Hamann, who was awarded the #AARFA! Her project will use stem cell and organoid models to study how connections between brain cells break down and contribute to tau protein-related neurodegenerative conditions. Thank you, @alzassociation.bsky.social!

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Funded Studies Details | Alzheimer's Association

Review study abstracts of research grants funded by the Alzheimer's Association International Research Grant Program.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congrats to Aleena Saleem for winning the STANYS Eleanor Miller Read Science Research Award at the 2026 GCRSEF, for her project "Building a signature matrix for cell deconvolution in rat models of spinal cord injury"! Thanks to Drs. Sol Toruella & Caitlin Hill for their guidance and mentorship!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Early results from our Luxa Biotech-sponsored and #NEIfunded #ClinicalTrial are out in #CellStemCell. The trial uses an adult RPE stem cell therapy for dry age-related #MacularDegeneration. Beautiful cover art by Dr. Yangzi Isabel Tian. Full Text | zurl.co/gQ2bq @cellpress.bsky.social #NIHfunded

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Stem cell research is opening new doors for treating age-related #MacularDegeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. Join our co-founders, Drs. Jeffrey Stern and Sally Temple on @BrightFocus Foundation's Macular Chat on Wed, Oct 29.

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Sergiu P. Pasca @sergiuppasca.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Less than two weeks left to register for the inaugural conference on Assembloids & Complex Cell-Cell Interactions at @cshlnews.bsky.social Check out the topics and amazing lineup of speakers!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Science fun on this beautiful Friday in Albany! The Capital District Postdoc Association held their annual symposium at the University at Albany. NSCI was well represented by CDPA president Sol Toruella, presenters Runia Roy & Catherine Hamann, and new postdocs Jenica Acheta & Alexis Guevara!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

- with Brigitte Arduini, Susan Borden, Dhruv Sareen, Clive Svendsen, Paul Lee, Charles Ryan, Shilpa Kodati, Caroline Nyaiburi, Keith Wolsieffer, Eric Oh, Shuna Park, Glenna Ford, Keith Dionne and Sally Temple @cellpress.bsky.social

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Dr. Rajesh Rao and the terrific team at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center performed each surgery and conducted clinical assessments. @umich.edu

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

This first-in-human Phase 1/2a trial led by study PI Jeffrey Stern seeks to evaluate the safety and tolerability of adult RPE stem cell-derived RPE for treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health and Luxa Biotechnology. Full text | zurl.co/4hwI6 @isscr.org @cellpress.bsky.social

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Using cell surface proteins identified with CITE-seq, we describe unique spatial patterns that suggest functional differences for RPE subpopulations. - with Swapna Nandakumar, Taylor Bertucci, Thomas Kiehl, Steven Lotz, Yue Wang, Jacob Black, Skanda Sai, Jade Kozak, Brigitte Arduini & Sally Temple

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🔊 Are you a detail-oriented PhD scientist with cell biology or #biomanufacturing experience? Interested in development of a novel clinical stage cell replacement therapy for dry age-related #MacularDegeneration (AMD)? We are #hiring! Learn more: zurl.co/uwrDd

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Today, Liz Fisher presents "PLD3 contributions to vascular dysfunction in the context of AD" during the poster session at #AAIC2025! Poster | #107171 Time | 7:30AM – 4:15PM Where | Exhibit Hall

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Today at #AAIC2025: Taylor Bertucci presents "APOE4 alters vascular cells in cognitively normal brains and in vitro models revealing early pathogenic AD contributions of endothelial cells." Session | Dissecting molecular disease mechanisms Time | 2:00 – 3:30PM Location | Hall G

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Coming up at #AAIC2025, Taylor Bertucci and Liz Fisher will present data related to APOE and PLD3 contributions to vascular dysfunction in #Alzheimers Disease. Check it out! Alzheimer's Association | zurl.co/jgQ7m

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AAIC | July 27-31, 2025 | Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference is the world's largest forum for the dementia research community. Toronto, Canada, and online.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Our own Tom Kiehl, Taylor Bertucci and Brigitte Arduini will collaborate with this interdisciplinary team from @albany.edu, AIM Photonics, @binghamtonu.bsky.social, Hudson Valley Community College, and CUNY Bronx Community College.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📣 Just announced! Susan Sharfstein of @sunypolytechnic.bsky.social led a successful #FutureManufacturing grant application to develop next generation devices enabling advanced real-time measurement and manipulation in cellular systems. #NSFfunded

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Many thanks to Brigitte Arduini, Runia Roy, Dylan Murphy, Jade Kozak, Carmen Nazario, Liz Fisher, Susan Goderie, Habiba Khan, Sally Temple and Jeffrey Stern! #biomanufacturing #CellTherapy

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We had a terrific time with the #NIIMBLeXperience students hosted by ACPHS and the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) program! These students are the future of pharmacy, biomanufacturing, bioengineering, and cell science. We love to see it!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

@reppaultonko.bsky.social, we were delighted to discuss our work with you today! We deeply appreciate your advocacy in support of our shared goal - to improve healthcare for patients and ultimately develop cures for Alzheimer's Disease, Macular Degeneration and other neurodegenerative conditions.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We were thrilled to host Dr. Kristen Brennand of @Yale University this week! She gave a terrific talk on "Using Stem Cells to Explore the Genetics Underlying Brain Disease." #Schizophrenia #StemCell @kristenbrennand.bsky.social

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 16/05/2025

Lamson broke away from runner-up Jack Huber of Delmar around the two-mile mark and never looked back in finishing in 17:06. On the women’s side, Karen Bertasso-Hughes of Selkirk added to her storied resume, claiming her sixth career Workforce Challenge title with a time of 20:05.

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Jared Lamson, Karen Bertasso-Hughes win 2025 CDPHP Workforce Challenge in Albany

Jared Lamson and Karen Bertasso-Hughes claimed top honors at the 2025 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany, finishing first in the 3.5-mile race.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We had a blast at the CDPHP #WorkForceChallenge! Jack Huber took 2nd place overall for the 2nd year in a row and the whole team enjoyed the event. @drkiehl.bsky.social @gliaandcake.bsky.social

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

What a week! Many thanks to the #ARVO2025 organizers for a terrific meeting! We loved spending time with great colleagues, catching up with old friends and hearing about so much inspiring #VisionResearch 👀 in beautiful #SaltLakeCity. @arvoinfo.bsky.social

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

That's a wrap! Sally Temple, Taylor Bertucci and Kate Tubbesing all spoke at the annual #NIHfunded Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project #FunctionalGenomics meeting at the @gladstoneinst.bsky.social. #ADSP #FunGen #Alzheimers

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Today! Jeff Stern presents "Safety & Tolerability of RPE Stem Cell-derived RPE Implantation in Patients with Dry Age-related #MacularDegeneration: Early Low Dose Clinical Outcomes" Session Title | Clinical advances in cell & gene therapy Time | 8:30 - 10:15AM Room | Ballroom B #ARVO2025

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Today @ #ARVO2025: Brigitte Arduini will present "Preclinical safety and efficacy of an adult progenitor cell product, RPESC-RPE-4W, as therapy for dry Age-Related #MacularDegeneration" Session Info Title | Stem cell and gene therapy Time | 3:15 - 5pm (talk @ 3:15pm) Room | 255E

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

In 1 week, our own Dylan Murphy will be a guest presenter for the Opalka Gallery PechaKucha night! PechaKucha is a style of presenting in which each person has 20 slides, with 20 seconds to go over each slide, typically using only images. Dylan will present on Charles Darwin's Voyage on the Beagle!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We're looking forward to #ARVO2025! Brigitte Arduini will give a talk describing preclinical safety and efficacy studies that enabled an IND for our adult #stemcell therapy to treat dry Age-related #MacularDegeneration. Jeff Stern will present early Phase 1/2a clinical data.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

😍 SOX2-positive, NESTIN-positive neural progenitor cells differentiated from patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells. NPCs are generated, banked and quality-tested in our core facilitiy, #Neuracell, for distribution to the neuroscience research community. Neuracell | zurl.co/nmGsh

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🔊 Today! Sally Temple is presenting on "Using Patient-derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC)-derived Organoids to Study the Time-Course of Neurodegenerative Disease" at @Indiana University Bloomington. #organoid #neurodegeneration #Neuracell

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Drs. Brigitte Arduini and Jeffrey Stern will be presenting preclinical and clinical data, respectively, on our Luxa-sponsored adult stem cell-derived investigational therapy for age-related #MacularDegeneration at the upcoming #ARVO2025 annual meeting! #ClinicalTrial Announcement | zurl.co/jHaZd

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

@Hudson Valley Community College hosted another terrific Capital Region STEM Poster Showcase today! Mehulkumar Pandya presented data from his NSCI internship studying Tau accumulation in patient-derived neural cells in David Butler's lab. Great job, Mehul! Event Info | zurl.co/VcWv8

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

"My time at NSCI was transformative as a young professional. The mentorship I received not only encouraged my passion for medicine but also shaped the way I think as a scientist and future physician." Wishing you all the best on your next steps and beyond, Alli!

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Later, Alli completed her undergraduate thesis work with Shona Joy using immunocytochemistry to evaluate activated Caspase-6 expression in patient #stemcell derived neuronal models of #AlzheimersDisease.

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neuralstemcells.bsky.social @neuralstemcells.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Congratulations to Allison Allen, who will begin medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall! Alli was an intern at NSCI, first in 2019 with Jenny Wang and Xiuli Zhao.

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