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meredithbraskie.bsky.social
Asst. Prof. Neurology at USC Director: MS in Neuroimaging and Informatics Program MRI, amyloid & tau PET, Alzheimer's disease/ADRD. metabolic/vascular risk, inflammation, health disparities, sex diff. https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-braskie-1a3870321
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✨Join the virtual information session for our USC Master of Science in Neuroimaging and Informatics (NIIN) program! Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 4 pm PST Hear about our curriculum, research opportunities & student perspectives 💻 To register: email [email protected], subject line “Information Session”

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Our federal gov't funds ~25% of medical research in the USA-helping us to understand disease mechanisms & test treatments. NIH funding is now in danger. Please contact your senators & reps to ask them to preserve NIH funding. 2024 NIH-funded research: www.nih.gov/news-events/...

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Wow! important news about the 5xFAD mice: Although female mice have more amyloid plaques than male ones, mice who inherit the transgene paternally have more cortical amyloid than those who inherit it maternally (independent of mouse age, sex & colony). This effect is cumulative across generations!

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In 833 cognitively unimpaired older adults, obesity related differently to brain tau across ethnoracial subgroups. To find out more, come talk to Victoria Tennant at poster #143 tomorrow (Friday) 11:05 am-12 at Human Amyloid Imaging #HAI2025 Follow her at -->@victoriatennant.bsky.social

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Want to help? Eaton fire: To donate, complete form (no drop offs): www.cityofpasadena.net/eaton-fire/ Palisades fire: donations no longer accepted at evacuation centers. Suggested: donate money to LA Fire Foundation, California Community Foundation, or Red Cross. laist.com/news/climate...

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This article linked from NPR looks useful - advice for those who need to make an insurance claim due to fire-related home loss. Evacuation costs may also be covered: laist.com/news/housing...

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Los Angeles area friends - the LA Times reported that some fire hydrants in affected areas have run dry due to demand. To help firefighters and protect our neighbors & their homes, please reserve water, especially now. Hoping for the safety of all & quick containment of these horrible blazes.

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Interesting findings by Readhead et al. The research paper can be found here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Imaging Genetics Center potluck party at the marina. Wishing you all a wonderful break & a very happy new year! (Photo credit: Dr. Neda Jahanshad and a soda can)

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I post mainly about Alzheimer's disease research, goings on in my lab, and educational endeavors here at USC. Looking forward to seeing more science posts over here and learning from you all!

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