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BHI is the hub for basic, translational, and clinical research into the biological bases of human brain function and dysfunction at Rutgers University.

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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 13h
📩 Check out the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) September Monthly Newsletter. Stay up to date with our latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, opportunities, and more. 🔗 conta.cc/4rIhYZn
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) Monthly Newsletter | September 2026
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute Stay up-to-date with the latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, and opportunities and more   2026 Twelfth Annual Rutgers Brain Health Inst
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Registration is open for the 12th Annual Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) Symposium! 🗓️ Wednesday, December 2, 2026 📍 College Avenue Student Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey 🔗 Register here: brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/30/2...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New study by Rutgers University researchers offers potential new ways to treat #anxiety and #PTSD www.rutgers.edu/news/how-bra...
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How the Brain Learns to Predict What to Fear Based on Past Experiences
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🗓️ Special Iron’s Lecture Colloquium on Wednesday, October 7, at 3:30 PM Dr. Yael Hanein (Tel Aviv University) will present "Listening to the Body: Soft Electronics, Electrophysiology and the Physics of Human–Machine Interfaces" 🔗 brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/event/specia...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Infants born to mothers with postpartum depressive symptoms faced nearly triple the risk of dying before their first birthday compared with infants whose mothers did not report such symptoms. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality
This cohort study estimates the mortality risk within 1 year of birth among infants of mothers with and without postpartum depressive symptoms in New Jersey.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New #Alzheimer’s blood tests offer promising diagnostic options, but important questions remain about who should receive these tests in clinical practice. Read the TIME piece breaking down guidance for patients and clinicians: 🔗 time.com/article/2026...
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Who Should Get a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease?
The latest approvals expand the population of people who could be tested for the memory disorder—but experts warn the tests aren't for everyone.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🗓️ Save the Date for the Rutgers Brain Health Institute Plenary Seminar on October 1 at 12 PM! We are delighted to welcome Dr. Scott Russo (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) as our distinguished plenary speaker. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/20/b...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) is excited to announce the recruitment of Dr. Sara Jane Webb as Director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education, & Services (RUCARES). brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/17/r...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New study by Rutgers researchers offers potential new ways to treat #anxiety and #PTSD Dr. John McGann's study reveals how the brain decides which sensory experiences previously associated with an adverse experience should trigger a fear response. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/14/h...
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How the Brain Learns to Predict What to Fear Based on Prior Adverse Experiences - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🗓️ RWBHI Plenary Seminar on September 29 Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, will present a multifactorial model of #PTSD risk in women. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/14/r...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dr. Jenny Wilkerson explains the critical distinction between botanical kratom and its chemically‑modified derivative products. Read the full commentary to understand why pharmacology matters in this complex public‑health conversation. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/14/e...
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Emergency Classification of Potent Kratom-related Compounds as Schedule I Drugs by the DEA: Why Now? - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💡 Check out the September Featured Funding Opportunities from the Rutgers Brain Health Institute! We’ve curated a selection of federal (NIH) and non-federal (private and nonprofit) opportunities relevant to #neuroscience, #BrainHealth, and #MentalHealth research. 🔗 conta.cc/4cKjJ1V
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BHI Monthly Funding Opportunity Highlights: September 2026 – NIH and non-federal RFAs for neuroscience, brain health, and mental health research
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute       Funding Opportunities The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) shares a monthly Funding Opportunities newsletter, featuring a curated selection of feder
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“When people talk about living longer, you’re seeing a lot about people in the gym. But what about their brains?” — Maria Shriver time.com/collection/t...
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What Maria Shriver Wants Women to Know About Their Brain Health
And why they should start talking about it now
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new study in Nature Communications finds that, unlike the brain changes seen in puberty and pregnancy, the menopausal transition is not linked to an overall decrease in cortical gray matter volume. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause show shared and distinct structural changes across the lifespan - Nature Communications
Brain volumes decline during puberty and pregnancy, with both shared and distinct regional patterns, while menopause appears to briefly pause rather than speed up ongoing volume loss, as shown by this...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#PostpartumDepression can persist for months after childbirth and may not present with obvious outward symptoms, even when a person is experiencing significant distress. It is a medical condition, and loved ones can provide concrete, practical support. time.com/article/2026...
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How to Support Someone With Postpartum Depression
What to say, how to lighten the load, and when to seek emergency help.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Narcolepsy type 1 is a lifelong neurological disorder that affects about 1 in 2,000 people in the United States. FDA has approved Orzeyful™ (oveporexton), the first drug addressing the underlying orexin deficit in narcolepsy type 1. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/07/f...
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FDA Approves First Drug to Treat the Orexin Deficit in Narcolepsy Type 1 - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🧠 Access science-backed #BrainHealth guidance with BHI Toolkits! These practical guides address seasonal mood shifts, post-holiday adjustment, mental health challenges, and more, using insights from cutting-edge #neuroscience. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/05/20/b...
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Brain Health Toolkits and Resources | Rutgers BHI
Explore Rutgers BHI toolkits with evidence-based resources for brain health, resilience, stress, mindful drinking, and more.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The recent FDA clearance of Roche and Eli Lilly’s Elecsys pTau217 blood test for #alzheimers diagnosis is the latest chapter in a remarkably swift transformation of how Alzheimer’s disease is detected. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/09/01/f...
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FDA Clears Fourth New Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer’s - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Regular aerobic exercise can improve important thinking skills called executive functions, and the benefits appear especially strong for women after menopause. BHI has translated study findings led by Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon into a practical aerobic exercise toolkit. www.rutgers.edu/news/stay-sh...
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Stay Sharp After Menopause: How Aerobic Exercise Can Improve Key Thinking Skills
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📩 Check out the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) August Monthly Newsletter. Stay up-to-date with our latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, opportunities, and more. 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/Rutgers-Brai...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) Monthly Newsletter | August 2026
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute Stay up-to-date with the latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, and opportunities and more   Rutgers Women’s Brain Health Initiative (RWBHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A second pregnancy changes women's brains in the same way as a first pregnancy, but in a different way than the first time, according to a study published in Nature Communications. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The effects of a second pregnancy on women’s brain structure and function - Nature Communications
Extending their previous findings of brain changes in a first pregnancy, the authors show that a second pregnancy uniquely alters women’s brains, involving both a further fine-tuning of first-pregnanc...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Norah O’Donnell’s new Healthful podcast: she sat down with her very own doctor, Dr. Rachel Rubin, to tackle #menopause www.cbsnews.com/news/menopau...
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Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my doctor about menopause, and why I take testosterone
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
💡 Check out the August Featured Funding Opportunities from the Rutgers Brain Health Institute! We’ve curated a selection of federal (NIH) and non-federal (private and nonprofit) opportunities relevant to #neuroscience, #BrainHealth, and #MentalHealth research. 🔗 mailchi.mp/rutgers/bhi-...
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BHI Monthly Funding Opportunity Highlights: August 2026 – NIH and non-federal RFAs for neuroscience, brain health, and mental health research
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Rutgers Brain Health Institute is hiring a Director of Development. Join BHI at an important stage of growth and help connect pioneering brain research with the philanthropic support that can move discovery forward. Learn more and apply: brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/join-bhi/dir...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🔎 Discover the expertise behind BHI! Our directory showcases the diverse expertise of over 300 faculty members driving groundbreaking advancements in #neuroscience across Rutgers University. 🔗 Explore the BHI faculty directory: brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/neuroscience...
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Members of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute
Our directory showcases the diverse expertise of over 300 faculty members who contribute to the mission of the Brain Health Institute. These accomplished researchers, clinicians, and educators drive g...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Midlife heavy TV viewing links to measurable brain shrinkage two decades later, according to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. 🔗 Read the CNN coverage: edition.cnn.com/2026/08/08/h...
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Binge-watching and brain health don’t go together | CNN
Watching a lot of television was linked to smaller brain volume in areas important for language and thinking, new study finds. Here’s what that means.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Norah O’Donnell’s new Healthful podcast shares key fitness takeaways, highlighting how menopause-driven estrogen loss accelerates muscle and bone loss for women over 50. www.cbsnews.com/news/norah-o...
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Norah O'Donnell: 7 things I learned from trainer Kira Stokes
Kira Stokes, who has been in the fitness industry for three decades, taught me to treat movement as medicine for both your body and mind.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📢Register Now! The Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research (CAHBIR) at Rutgers University, in partnership with the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI), is hosting a three-day in-person training workshop on using MRI methods for human imaging brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/08/07/2...
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A 3-Day Training Workshop at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A new paper examines how natural rises and falls in hormones act as time-varying signals that influence dopamine signaling, reward sensitivity, craving, and opioid reuse risk in naturally cycling women receiving medications for opioid use disorder. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A cognitive computational framework for ovarian hormone modulation of addiction - Neuropsychopharmacology
Neuropsychopharmacology - A cognitive computational framework for ovarian hormone modulation of addiction
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Avoiding three key vascular risk factors in middle age — high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking — could add up to 13 extra dementia-free years. www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New Series from Rutgers Women’s Brain Health Initiative! #Menopause is a natural yet transformative phase in a woman’s life. Beyond marking the end of menstruation, it represents a major hormonal shift that can profoundly influence brain health, cognitive function, mood, sleep & overall well-being.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Which area of women’s brain health matters most to you? - Hormonal Transitions (Puberty, Pregnancy, Menopause) - Aging & Neurodegeneration (Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Health) - Chronic Pain, Inflammation & Substance Use - Other (Please comment) Vote now brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/07/22/r...
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Rutgers Women’s Brain Health Initiative Poll - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📩 Check out the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) July Monthly Newsletter. Stay up-to-date with our latest faculty achievements, upcoming events, activities, opportunities, and more. 🔗 conta.cc/3TL0QoP @rutgersu.bsky.social #RutgersBHI #neuroscience #brainhealth #mentalhealth #BHINewsletter
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“At 50, nobody’s thinking about cognitive decline — but they should be.” – Julianne Moore Powerful reminder from the Oprah Daily interview on why women need to treat #BrainHealth as seriously as the rest of their health. www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/...
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Julianne Moore Wants Women to Talk About Brain Health Before Fear Takes Over
The actor’s role in Still Alice changed her understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Now she wants the rest of us to stop looking away.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"Our review indicates that, in South Asian populations, the most important targets for #dementia prevention are well-established vascular and metabolic risk factors," Dr. Michal Schnaider Beeri said. www.newsweek.com/one-group-of...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Julianne Moore is calling attention to something too many women still overlook: #BrainHealth starts in midlife. In this interview, she talks about why changes can begin 20 years before symptoms and why women need to prioritize cognitive health earlier. katiecouric.com/entertainmen...
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Julianne Moore Wants Women To Prioritize Brain Health
“At 50, nobody’s thinking about cognitive decline, but they should be.”
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A new review shows that the causes of #Alzheimer’s and #dementia in South Asian populations are understudied and sets the stage for the SAMARTH study at Rutgers University. 🔗Read news article on Rutgers Today: www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
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Rutgers Researchers Lead Study Tracking Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias in South Asian Americans
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Women with a history of depression are more likely to develop postpartum depression. A study points to poor sleep as an early warning. journals.lww.com/bsam/abstrac...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Postpartum psychosis is rising. Roughly half of women who develop it have no prior psychiatric history. Intense and sudden sleep deprivation is a major risk factor for this condition, where new mothers experience a break from reality, confusion, and paranoia. time.com/article/2026...
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Postpartum Psychosis Is Rising. We Are Not Ready.
Early screening can serve as prevention, but only if we connect at-risk patients to care, writes Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose hers despite top care. Only 1/3 of OB-GYNs are trained in menopause. Important discussion on a phase that affects brain health, mood & more. www.cbsnews.com/news/melinda...
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: "It took me 3 doctors to really diagnose what I was going through"
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Researchers at the Rutgers Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center (KKARC) within the Rutgers Brain Health Institute reviewed 25 years of data on prevalence and risk factors for #dementia in India. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/07/20/r...
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Rutgers Researchers Leading the First Study to Track Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in South Asian Americans - BHI
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New study in Nature Communications finds that reduced flexibility in brain network dynamics characterizes individuals with psychiatric conditions. www.rutgers.edu/news/why-bra...
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Why Brains Lose Their Flexibility in Psychiatric Conditions
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Can a blood test predict future Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline? Read this new JAMA study exploring how the p-tau217 biomarker may forecast long-term risk in cognitively healthy older adults. 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Prognostic Value of Blood-Based P-Tau217 Levels for Progression to Cognitive Impairment
This cohort study examines the absolute risk of progression to cognitive impairment and rates of cognitive decline per the blood-based biomarker plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) among cognitiv...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Dr. Brian Greer was recognized by NJBIZ on the business journal’s “2026 NJBIZ People to Watch in Healthcare” list, which identifies professionals on the front lines who, through their efforts, are helping to make New Jersey healthier. www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
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Rutgers Health Administrators Are Recognized as “People to Watch” in Health Care
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
PET imaging research reveals distinct patterns of synaptic loss in schizophrenia. Researchers found that compared to healthy individuals, people with schizophrenia showed a prominent, widespread lowering of synaptic connections across multiple brain regions. www.rutgers.edu/news/imaging...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
💡 Check out the July Featured Funding Opportunities from the Rutgers Brain Health Institute! We’ve curated a selection of federal (#NIH) and non-federal (private and nonprofit) opportunities relevant to #neuroscience, #BrainHealth, and #MentalHealth research. 🔗 conta.cc/4vzO6Pb
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BHI Monthly Funding Opportunity Highlights: July 2026 – NIH and non-federal RFAs for neuroscience, brain health, and mental health research
Email from Rutgers Brain Health Institute       Funding Opportunities The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) shares a monthly Funding Opportunities newsletter, featuring a curated selection of feder
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Brian Greer for being named to NJBIZ’s 2026 People to Watch in Healthcare list! njbiz.com/njbiz-people...
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2026 People to Watch in Healthcare
NJBIZ recognizes healthcare professionals making a behind-the-scenes impact across New Jersey's hospitals, practices and organizations.
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Dr. Alopi Patel M.D., FASA, Associate Professor at RWJMS, shares clinical insights on treating women’s #pain and #addiction. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/07/06/a...
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ioana Carcea, Rutgers Brain Health Institute core faculty member, on her promotion to tenured Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at New Jersey Medical School!
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Hyung Jin Ahn, Rutgers Brain Health Institute core faculty member, on his promotion to tenured Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at New Jersey Medical School!
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