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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 23h
"If we get at least 10 people listening... my mom and everyone else who interviewed, I think we're OK." 😆 Host Shea Andrews, PhD, and Episode 2 guest Miranda Good, PhD, joked about their audience before the podcast even launched. Help us prove them wrong. #Podcast #AlzheimersResearch
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"I originally got into research because I wanted to put it on my application to medical school." In this preview from #TheCCADExchange, Dr. Miranda Good shares why you don't need a perfect plan to build a meaningful career in science. 🎙️ Full episode out 10/30. #CareerAdvice #Neuroscience
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Have you watched the first episode of The CCAD Exchange podcast? 🎙️ Dr. Malú Tansey joins host Dr. Shea Andrews to talk curiosity, careers in science, and lessons learned along the way. Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=coQX... #TheCCADExchange
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Follow Your Curiousity: A Conversation with Dr. Malú Tansey
From science fairs to biotech and back to academia! Dr. Malú Tansey shares the twists, risks, and lessons that shaped her remarkable career. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about mentorship,…
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
GO WHERE THE SCIENCE TAKES YOU! Dr. Good believes the best research follows the evidence even when it challenges conventional thinking. 🎙️ Episode 2 of #TheCCADExchange premieres Friday, 10/30. #Neuroscience #WomenInStem
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“You can do great science anywhere.” Dr. Malú Tansey joins host Dr. Shea Andrews for a candid conversation about curiosity and finding your path in science. The first full episode of The CCAD Exchange premieres today at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT! www.youtube.com/watch?v=coQX...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Science is built through collaboration, connection, and shared discovery. "Science is a collaborative endeavor. You don't have to go at it alone." Hear more career advice from Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey on #TheCCADExchange. Full episode drops tomorrow. #AlzheimersResearch #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Have a talk ready.” In this preview from #TheCCADExchange, Malu Tansey shares why being prepared with a 10–20 minute talk can open unexpected doors because opportunities often appear when plans change. 🎙️ Full episode out Friday 9/25 #CareerAdvice #WomenInSTEM #Neuroscience
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What makes an effective mentor? Join Dr. Alison Goate & Dr. Pam McLean for our next Zoom Your Career webinar! Oct. 13, 2026 | 1 PM ET Free • Registration required • Not recorded Bring your questions! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ZoomYourCareer #NewVisionResearch #Mentorship #LabCulture
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Take care of the science, and the science will take care of you.” Malu Tansey on grant writing, working with development offices, and always having a “shovel-ready” project and talk prepared. 🎙️ Full episode out Friday 9/25 #TheCCADExchange #ScienceCareers #WomenInSTEM
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Great science starts with great leadership. "Always look to the scientific leadership of a place, whatever sector you're in." Hear more career advice from Dr. Malú Tansey on The CCAD Exchange, coming 9/25. #TheCCADExchange #ResearchCareers #Mentorship #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Are you married to your job or your partner?” In this preview from #TheCCADExchange, Malu Tansey reflects on balancing career and relationships in science and why showing you can start and finish real work matters in biotech. 🎙️ Full episode coming 9/25 #WomenInSTEM
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Success isn't just about the work you do, it's about protecting the people who matter most. "Are you married to your job or are you married to your partner?" More from Dr. Malú Tansey on The CCAD Exchange, coming this Friday, 9/25.
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Career decisions aren’t made in isolation. In this teaser from The CCAD Exchange, Malu Tansey shares a simple but powerful truth about dual-career relationships and why compromise is often part of the equation. 🎙️ Full episode 9/25 #TheCCADExchange #WomenInSTEM #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
"It might be nine to five in the building, but it's never nine to five in your head." In this preview from #TheCCADExchange, Malu Tansey shares why boundaries and a strong support system are essential for a successful career in science. 🎙️ Full episode premieres 9/25. #WomenInSTEM #CareerAdvice
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"The mock study sections that CCAD does are critical." Hear why Malu Tansey believes this experience is invaluable for early-career scientists and why she loves giving back to the CCAD community. 🎙️ Full episode coming 9/25 #TheCCADExchange #Mentorship #EarlyCareerScientists
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Every researcher knows the challenge of deciding when a paper is ready. Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey puts it perfectly: "Papers are like produce. You gotta take them to market when they're just right." More insights on The CCAD Exchange coming 9/25. #TheCCADExchange #ResearchCareers #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Write your grant so your grandmother can understand the significance." One opportunity changed the way Dr. Tansey thought about grant writing. In this preview from #TheCCADExchange, she explains why communicating your science clearly is one of the keys to a successful proposal. 🎙️ Full episode 9/25
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
"I was really navigating on my own for a while." Early in her career, Dr. Tansey had to learn the grant process through experience. That journey shaped her belief in the power of mentorship. 🎙️ Full episode coming 9/25 #TheCCADExchange #Neuroscience #AlzheimersResearch
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Research is full of challenges, but don't let them define what's possible. "It may not be easy, but it's not impossible." More wisdom from Dr. Malu Tansey on The CCAD Exchange is coming September 25. #TheCCADExchange #EarlyCareerResearchers #AlzheimersResearch #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Your environment matters but the people matter even more. In this preview from The CCAD Exchange, Malu Tansey explains why finding mentors and colleagues who believe in you can make all the difference. 🎙️ Full episode coming 9/25 #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch #Neuroscience #ResearchCommunity
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"What really melts your butter?" 🧈 Science is too challenging to spend your career working on questions that don't inspire you. Listen as Malu Tansey shares why curiosity, passion, and knowing when to reach out for help are essential to a successful research career. 🎙️ Full episode coming soon.
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Think we can beat 10 listeners? Host Shea Andrews, PhD, jokes that between his mom and the podcast guests' families, The CCAD Exchange is already off to a good start. Help us prove him wrong when the podcast launches this fall. #TheCCADExchange #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The conversations that begin at CCAD don't end when the conference is over. Meet Shea Andrews, PhD, host of The CCAD Exchange. Shea explores the science, mentorship, and career stories shaping the future of Alzheimer's research. Launching this fall. #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A recent reader shared: "What a remarkable man. His contributions to Alzheimer's disease research had such a tremendous impact." Labs and Labyrinths shares the inspiring journey of Dr. Peter Davies. Discover his story: newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies... #AlzheimersResearch #Neuroscience
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If AI could do your job... would you let it? Shea Andrews, PhD, and Alan Renton, PhD, joke about AI taking over research and what that might mean for scientists. The CCAD Exchange launches next month. #TheCCADExchange #AI #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Something new is coming from CCAD. The CCAD Exchange podcast: conversations about science, mentorship, and the journeys behind Alzheimer’s research. First sneak peek arrives September 1. #TheCCADExchange #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"What's good for the heart is good for the brain." ❤️🧠 In this preview from The CCAD Exchange, Shea Andrews, PhD, shares a simple reminder and admits he's squeezing in his run later that day. Catch the full conversation this September. #TheCCADExchange #BrainHealth #AlzheimersResearch
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
For more than a decade, CCAD has brought together scientists committed to advancing Alzheimer’s research. Now, those conversations continue. Introducing The CCAD Exchange podcast, coming this fall. #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch #EarlyCareerResearchers
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"My vision just went white." Dissecting rats in high school wasn't exactly the moment Shea Andrews, PhD, decided to become a scientist. Sometimes the path to research starts in unexpected places. The CCAD Exchange is coming this fall. #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Introducing The CCAD Exchange, a new podcast featuring candid conversations with Alzheimer’s researchers and leaders about the science, mentorship, and experiences shaping their careers. Launching this fall. #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch #Podcast #EarlyCareerResearchers
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New conversations. New perspectives. The same commitment to advancing Alzheimer’s research. The CCAD Exchange is coming this fall. Join us for candid conversations with the researchers, mentors, and leaders shaping the future of science. #TheCCADExchange #AlzheimersResearch #Podcast
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Curious about the life and career of Alzheimer’s research pioneer Dr. Peter Davies? Explore the journey of a scientist whose discoveries, mentorship, and dedication helped advance the field of neurodegeneration. Read the preview: www.flipsnack.com/ccadreport/p...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A recent reader reflects on Labs and Labyrinths: The Life and Work of Alzheimer’s Research Pioneer Dr. Peter Davies and the legacy of a scientist whose curiosity, generosity, and mentorship shaped the field. Discover Peter Davies’ remarkable journey: newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
What makes a scientist truly great? For Peter Davies, it's what he did with his discoveries. He developed the antibodies that helped define Alzheimer's pathology, then gave them away freely to researchers worldwide. Labs & Labyrinths tells that story ➡️ newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Every scientific breakthrough has a story. Labs and Labyrinths celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Peter Davies whose curiosity, collaboration, & groundbreaking discoveries helped shape modern Alzheimer's research. Discover the story behind the science: newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"A fitting tribute to a wonderful friend and colleague." — Alison Goate, DPhil Discover the life, science, and legacy of Alzheimer's research pioneer Dr. Peter Davies in Labs and Labyrinths. newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies... #PeterDavies #AlzheimersResearch #Neuroscience
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dr. Davies helped shape the foundations of modern Alzheimer’s research, with work that continues to influence the field today. His contributions were not only scientific, but deeply collaborative. His story is preserved in Labs and Labyrinths. Explore the book: newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The latest issue of CCAD Connections is live! This edition features a CCAD Research Focus by Jaroslav Bendl, highlights from NIH-funded CCAD alumni, and a look back at the Book Launch & Symposium honoring Dr. Peter Davies. Explore the full issue here ➡️ www.flipsnack.com/ccadreport/j...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
His neighbors knew him as the kind man in the Pink Floyd T-shirt who loved his garden. The scientific world knew him as the researcher whose discoveries helped produce the 1st treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Labs & Labyrinths tells both sides of that story newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
What makes a scientist truly great? For Peter Davies, it was what he did with his discoveries. He developed the antibodies that helped define Alzheimer's pathology, then gave them away freely to researchers worldwide. Labs & Labyrinths tells that story ➡️ newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Only a few days left! CCAD 2027 nominations close Monday, June 29. Don't miss the opportunity to recognize an exceptional early-career Alzheimer's researcher. Nominate now: airtable.com/appjJE7FUGZY...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The countdown is on! CCAD 2027 nominations close June 29. Help us identify the next generation of leaders in Alzheimer’s research by submitting a nomination today ➡️ airtable.com/appjJE7FUGZY...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
CCAD 2027 nominations are open! Help us identify the next generation of early-career Alzheimer’s researchers making an impact. Nomination links have been sent via email or you can scan the QR code to submit today!
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Peter Davies helped shape Alzheimer's research, but those who knew him remember much more than his scientific achievements. "This book recounts the life of a great scientist and a humble man." -Dr. Goate Learn about Peter's life, work, and lasting legacy: newvisionresearch.org/peter-davies...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
A meaningful evening at The New York Academy of Medicine for the launch of Labs and Labyrinths, honoring Alzheimer’s researcher Peter Davies. Grateful to Melissa Murray and Ben Wolozin for sharing reflections on his scientific legacy. The book is now available for purchase at newvisionresearch.org
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
LAST CALL! Join us TODAY at 1 PM ET for a conversation on mentorship and lab culture with Srikant Rangaraju, Derek Archer, Andrea Weinstein, and Joseph Castellano. Register NOW: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Congratulations, @chloelopezlee.bsky.social of Mount Sinai, a 2026 New Vision Investigator Awardee. Her $100K, 2-year grant supports research on why women maintain cognitive function despite early Alzheimer’s changes, and how those protective mechanisms could inform future therapies. #CCAD2026
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Congratulations Melissa Cooper, PhD of NYU Langone Health, a 2026 New Vision Research Awardee! Her $100K grant will fund “Astrocyte Networks in Alzheimer’s Disease” exploring how brain cell networks drive disease and reveal new therapies. #CCAD2026 #AlzheimersResearch
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
One week away! Don’t miss our next Zoom Your Career webinar 4/13 at 1 PM EST, all about mentorship and creating a positive lab culture. Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The Charlie Dorego Travel Award celebrates the energy, humor, and connection that define CCAD. Congrats to Alexander Parker, PhD of Vanderbilt University for bringing all three to #CCAD2026 👏 #AlzheimersResearch #TravelAwardee
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