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Jason Hassenstab

@ctrlab.org.bsky.social

Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, digital cognition researcher. Director of Cognitive Technology Research Laboratory. Into tennis, fly-fishing, espresso, woodworking, opera, und Deutsch lernen. ctrlab.org

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Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.

Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.

01.04.2025 20:03 — 👍 2159    🔁 733    💬 64    📌 56
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The Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI) The presence of multiple pathologies is the largest predictor of dementia. A major gap in the field is the in vivo detection of mixed pathologies and their antecedents. The Alzheimer's Disease Resea...

The ADRC Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI) revolutionizes in vivo characterization of mixed pathologies #AlzResearch

Learn about this unprecedented publicly available imaging–plasma–neuropath dataset in A&D:
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

31.03.2025 18:46 — 👍 14    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 1
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St. Louis study shows that drug may prevent Alzheimer’s. NIH slowdowns threaten future research Washington University-led research shows a small group of participants in an Alzheimer’s study experienced a significant delay in the onset of symptoms.

Washington University-led research shows a small group of participants in an Alzheimer’s study experienced a significant delay in the onset of symptoms.

20.03.2025 11:45 — 👍 17    🔁 9    💬 1    📌 1
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Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.

"This treatment has given me an extension to my life that I never banked on having." A groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows promise in delaying symptom onset that could change the lives of those genetically at risk. apnews.com/article/alzh...

20.03.2025 18:15 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Had a fantastic time visiting @ctrlab.org in STL, presenting at the Washington University Aging & Development seminar, watching Dr. Hassenstab kick a$$ teaching Psych students, great dinner with Wash U friends and finishing off with a brewery tour! Whirlwind couple of days. Thanks Jason!

20.03.2025 21:08 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

This is amazing. Thanks!

12.03.2025 14:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Great resources here for those of us interested in Ecological Momentary Assessment #EMA #ENDALZ

12.03.2025 14:22 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the administration’s policy changes has shocked researchers.

Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded & what’s next

Once upon a time leaders believed that science was essential to nation’s security, to better health, to more jobs, to a higher standard of living & to cultural progress
🧪 #academicSky
@nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

20.02.2025 19:59 — 👍 80    🔁 47    💬 3    📌 3

LOL Just like STL. Don't you miss us?

19.02.2025 20:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Jiang-Xie selected for 2024 WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award | Neurology | Washington University in St. LouisWashU Medicine

So humbled to be recognized as Distinguished Finalist for the Bold Pioneer Award...! Congrats to my fellow winners, and many thanks to prof Scheltens, prof Hassenstab, @washuneurology.bsky.social , and everyone who has encouraged me. It means a lot to me! 💜 @ctrlab.org
tinyurl.com/boldpioneer

14.02.2025 12:59 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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There is no ‘amyloid cabal’ in Alzheimer’s research “There exists no ‘amyloid cabal’” in Alzheimer’s research, neurologist Dennis Selkoe writes in response to Charles Piller’s “Doctored.”

Definitely worth a read. #endalz www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/a...

14.02.2025 21:57 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Federal judge halts Trump administration cuts to NIH research payments in 22 states Attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block a NIH decision that would slash grant payments for research overhead

The entire landscape of medical research is shifting on an hour to hour basis. The whiplash is stupefying. As of now (Monday evening) the NIH 15% cap on indirects has been halted by a judge in 22 states but who knows what tomorrow brings www.statnews.com/2025/02/10/n...

11.02.2025 03:54 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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This campaign needs you now Petition to Reverse the NIH Indirect Cost Cap (NOT-OD-25-068)

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Let’s go!!!

11.02.2025 03:45 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What The NIH Cut To Indirect Cost Payments Could Cost Red States The Trump administration’s decision to cap how much NIH will pay for indirect costs on university research grants would cost 10 red states more than $1 billion.

Alzheimer’s disease is non-partisan. Cancer is non-partisan. Diabetes is non-partisan. This is a short-sighted policy that could cost thousands of jobs and set biomedical research progress back by years. Contact your local representatives and urge them to stand against this dangerous policy.

11.02.2025 02:05 — 👍 15    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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The brain’s action-mode is created by a dedicated action-mode network (AMN) rdcu.be/d5odm. In the brain’s mode continuum, AMN sits opposite DMN’s default-mode, as yin-yang. AMN might be key in pain, apathy, Parkinson’s. New @natrevneurosci.bsky.social w/ Marc Raichle & @gordonneuro.bsky.social 🧵 ⬇️

02.01.2025 16:48 — 👍 145    🔁 65    💬 4    📌 4

Great info here! Focusing on women's brain health is key for solving #Alzheimers disease #ENDALZ. From one of my good friends @bucklr01.bsky.social 🧠 🧪. Plus her 🇦🇺 accent makes everything sound optimistic 🦘.

31.12.2024 22:18 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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Late‐life social activity and subsequent risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment INTRODUCTION Social activity is associated with better cognitive health in old age. To better translate epidemiological research for public health communication, we estimated relations of levels of .....

Critical findings from my man @bryandjames.bsky.social at Rush Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Social activities may delay dementia onset by 5 years. That delay could result in $500,000 savings in healthcare costs. #ENDALZ #Alzheimer's

alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

30.12.2024 20:31 — 👍 25    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0

I must have sent out 30-40 requests. Thank you!!

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a woman with her eyes closed and the words please do this for me above her ALT: a woman with her eyes closed and the words please do this for me above her

Colleagues who accept review requests during this time of year: We editors love you. Very much. #ENDALZ

18.12.2024 19:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
Is It Time to Approve Drugs Based on Amyloid Removal? | ALZFORUM

A interesting body of commentary from key people on this critically important topic. Definitely worth a read. Is removing substantial amyloid plus meeting safety targets enough to approve a treatment for #Alzheimer's? #ENDALZ

www.alzforum.org/news/researc...

17.12.2024 22:50 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0
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Assistant Professor- Tenure Track, Clinical Neuropsychology University of California, Irvine is hiring. Apply now!

🚨🔔Calling all Neuropsychologists and those who know and support them!!!

Check out a new position posting here.

Come join me and other awesome colleagues @ucimind.bsky.social @ucirvine.bsky.social 🚨🔔

recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09362

15.12.2024 21:03 — 👍 31    🔁 19    💬 0    📌 0

Incredible thread detailing a biochemist's experience as an expert witness. The supplement Prevagen is advertised widely and patients concerned about their memory often ask us if it is effective. TLDR: Most of the effective ingredient can't withstand more than 30 seconds in the stomach. #ENDALZ

15.12.2024 18:16 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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ISTAART PIAs: Year in Review Questionnaire Form (January 2025) Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Calling all Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA members! We need your help for the Year in Review webinar!!!

This link is active through next Sunday -- alz.surveymonkey.com/r/SLH6BMW

Please share your notable papers on sex/gender differences in Alzheimer's disease! #SexGenderAD #Alzheimer's

13.12.2024 16:04 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Today is the day that I get at least 3 of the 10 things done I have planned for the day. Got a good feeling about it.

11.12.2024 14:32 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Presentation tip: If you don’t know the AV system and/or cannot use your own laptop, embed your fonts in Powepoint!!

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03.12.2024 15:42 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

What an incredible meeting! So very proud of this day! Productive discussions with wonderful new colleagues! I'm so excited that we will be studying #DownSyndromeAD and have kicked off this new study at the Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICs conference! So excited to be on this journey with my PI!

03.12.2024 13:56 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

You made this all work! Proud to have you with me on this incredible journey!

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