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Eduardo Zimmer

@erzimmer.bsky.social

Researcher interested in neurodegeneration and astrocytes. Assistant professor at UFRGS (πŸ‡§πŸ‡·), Researcher at Hospital Moinhos de Vento (πŸ‡§πŸ‡·) and Adjunct Professor at McGill (πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦) https://zimmer-lab.org/ 🌎 zimmerneurolab.bsky.social πŸ¦‹

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Microglia modulate AΞ²-dependent astrocyte reactivity in Alzheimer’s disease - Nature Neuroscience Microglia influence amyloid-Ξ² effects on astrocyte reactivity in the living brain of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. This phenomenon further contributes to cognitive impairment via tau phosphory...

Just published in Nat. Neurosci.

Led by J.P. Ferrari-Souza, this study used imaging & fluid biomarkers to reveal that microglia modulate AΞ²-related astrocyte reactivity, which in turn contributes to AD progression.

@erzimmer.bsky.social
@natureportfolio.nature.com

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

07.11.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Absolutely!

21.08.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another reason to study developmental biology for #Alzheimer disease @erzimmer.bsky.social

09.08.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Tau pathology reprograms glucose metabolism to support glutamatergic activity and excitatory imbalance

31.07.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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@beyoung40.bsky.social speaking about the @rushalzheimers.bsky.social Latino Core in Lima for the @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAICSatellite. Plus, she shouted out the team! @drmlamar.bsky.social and Dr. David Marquez

She’s so good!

@alzdemjournals.bsky.social

15.05.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. @erzimmer.bsky.social in action at the #AAICSatellite in Peru, presenting the landscape of 🩸biomarkers in Brazil. His talk highlighted key advances and outlined promising perspectives to boost Brazil’s response to dementia β€” from research to public health @alzassociation.bsky.social

14.05.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a spectacular event the first @embo.org #Astrocyte Workshop was!

22.04.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An inspiring kickoff to the #EMBOastrocytes workshop honoring the legacy of #ElenaGalea

14.04.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Fredericks Lab! - with deliberately poor photoshopping of lab members who couldn't be there that day.

The Fredericks Lab! - with deliberately poor photoshopping of lab members who couldn't be there that day.

We are HIRING!! Postdoc for multimodal imaging lab at Yale. If you get excited about preclinical and prodromal states, atypical Alzheimer’s, graph theory, predictive modeling, and/or baked goods at lab meetings, come join us: postdocs.yale.edu/postdoctoral...

Please share with your circles!

28.03.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome! 🧠🌟🧠

06.03.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3 of Neuroscience
Next 2025 - Buenos Aires Hub πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

#neuroscience #AAlCNeuroscienceNext #fleni #alzheimer
#alzheimersassociation #dementia
#neuropsychology #ENDALZ #argentina
#buenosaires #aging @erzimmer.bsky.social @luciacrivelli.bsky.social @alzassociation.bsky.social @nvillain-alz.bsky.social

01.03.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astrocytic cannabinoid receptor 1 promotes resilience by dampening stress-induced blood–brain barrier alterations - Nature Neuroscience The mechanisms of neurovascular adaptations underlying stress resilience remain unclear. Here the authors show that the astrocytic endocannabinoid system modulates the blood–brain barrier changes duri...

I hope you haven’t missed this awesome new study by
@caromenard666.bsky.social’s team, where the dreamy keys worlds #astrocyte and #BloodBrainBarrier coexist 🀩πŸ₯°

01.03.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! Reading list! ☺️

27.02.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astrocytic cannabinoid receptor 1 promotes resilience by dampening stress-induced blood–brain barrier alterations - Nature Neuroscience The mechanisms of neurovascular adaptations underlying stress resilience remain unclear. Here the authors show that the astrocytic endocannabinoid system modulates the blood–brain barrier changes duri...

So excited to share the work of the fantastic Katarzyna, 1st πŸ§ͺPhD student of my lab 🧠, out in @natureneuro.bsky.social πŸ₯‚πŸ₯³
Cheers to the team, thanks to our precious collaborators and support from @braincanada.bsky.social #CIHR @fondsrechercheqc.bsky.social #newPI

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

27.02.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 2
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#AAICNeuro Cameroon Hub: Day Two!

26.02.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kickoff of #AAICNeuro in Porto Alegre! 🌎 This week, 12 hubs worldwide will showcase the next generation of Alzheimer’s & dementia researchers and clinicians.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!

@alzassociation.bsky.social @erzimmer.bsky.social #CristianoAguzzoli

24.02.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#AAICneuro POA Hub just started in our beloved Porto Alegre πŸ‡§πŸ‡·! A great pleasure to co-host the event with #CristianoAguzzoli @zimmerneurolab.bsky.social @alzassociation.bsky.social

24.02.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A man was destined for early Alzheimer’s β€” these genes might explain his escape Scientists identify nine genetic variants that could have helped a man to avoid dementia for at least two decades longer than expected.

Despite carrying a genetic mutation associated with early-onset #Alzheimer’s, a man remained free of dementia symptoms for at least 2 decades longer than expected πŸ‘‰ genetic variants may explain this remarkable resilience. See more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

14.02.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Longitudinal analysis of a dominantly inherited Alzheimer disease mutation carrier protected from dementia - Nature Medicine A rare case of asymptomatic dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s reveals confined tau pathology and unique proteomic features, highlighting potential resilience mechanisms decades beyond expected onset.

Important work by #JorgeLibre-Guerra and team on @naturemedicine.bsky.social about genetic resilience to early onset #alzheimersπŸ‘‡

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

14.02.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@stforner.bsky.social presenting the @alzassociation.bsky.social global funding programs at #FloripaNeuro πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

10.02.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredibly happy to share this co-first publication in the Lancet Global Health with #DaRos and #Aguzzoli guided by the brilliant @erzimmer.bsky.social

08.02.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you are a scientist in the Global South πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

07.02.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

100%! Will add you!

07.02.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The words "Hello, Bluesky!" with the Bluesky butterfly logo below. They are white against a purple background.

Hello, #Bluesky! With so many voices making their way to this new community, we are excited to enter the conversation.

#ENDALZ

03.02.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
The ISTAART Ambassador Program: Your Passport to a Global Dementia Research Community
YouTube video by Paige Logan The ISTAART Ambassador Program: Your Passport to a Global Dementia Research Community

The ISTAART Ambassador Program is still open for applications!

Hear what the current cohort has to say about the program, what it meant to them, and why you should apply!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7-...

03.02.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Origins of food selectivity in human visual cortex'

by Margaret Henderson, Michael Tarr & Leila Wehbe

www.cell.com/trends/neuro...

04.02.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In πŸ‡§πŸ‡·, and probably in most countries with high levels of disparities and inequalities, education is one the most important risk factors for cognitive decline! Amazing work by #LucasdaRos @vbwyll.bsky.social #CristianoAguzzoli and team @thelancet.bsky.social

02.02.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our group's new study highlighting the importance of understanding the population in the Global South! πŸ‘‡ Congrats #LucasdaRos @vbwyll.bsky.social @erzimmer.bsky.social

30.01.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social and health disparities associated with healthy brain ageing in Brazil and in other Latin American countries Our findings indicate that Brazil converges with other Latin American countries to show that heterogeneous factors impacted more than demographic factors, but also showed a unique set of health factor...

New Study just out in The Lancet Global Health! #LucasDaRos, @vbwyll.bsky.social, #CristianoAguzzoli & colleagues used a machine learning model to determine the most important risk factors for cognitive and functional decline in Brazil and other LATAM Countries 🧡 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

30.01.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
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Pain-Related Memory Impairment: How does chronic pain lead to memory loss? A dysfunctional signaling pathway in the hippocampus has been linked to chronic pain-related memory impairment in mice.

Our comment on a very interesting @elife.bsky.social
paper showing how S1PR signaling may underlie pain-associated memory impairment is now out! Check it out!
elifesciences.org/articles/105...

27.01.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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