The ABC-DS is a research study looking for Alzheimer biomarkers in Adults with Down Syndrome. NIH Funded. 8 Sites nationally and internationally.
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Publishing research in scientific journals is expected; but what’s important to ABC-DS, is to also share these findings in understandable and meaningful ways with the Down Syndrome community.
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Today, @abc_ds_ celebrates #WorldDownSyndromeDay !
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This is pretty cool! Check it out!
321 Fit - Celebrating Abilities, Fostering Inclusion
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 7:30am to 12:30pm
soks.givepulse.com/event/379…
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On September 21st and 22nd, The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison hosted its 50th Anniversary Scientific Symposium. Attendees were able to learn about the latest advances in autism, Down syndrome, functional genomics, and imaging research.
ABC-DS PI's…
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…Dr. Brad Christan and Dr.
Sigan Hartley had the opportunity to present some of the initial findings from the ABC-DS study and the Lifestyle and Alzheimer's Disease in Down Syndrome study. PI's were introduced at the symposium by ABC-DS member Danny Chafetz
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UC Irvine, an ABC-DS site, had great success hosting their first Down Syndrome Showcase on September 9th! It was a splendid time seeing a variety of performances, artwork, and more from local individuals with Down syndrome, as well as a glimpse into the scientific research at…
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UCI regarding Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. A big thank you goes out to the amazing Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC) for partnering with UCI and making this event possible. Thank you to everyone who made this great event possible!
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“An adult with Down Syndrome…”
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Here is our participant Greg from ABC-DS Kentucky ! He received his MRI and some ABC-DS Swag. Greg was accompanied by his sister.
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Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome retweeted
9 Sep 2023
Helping a medical student! You are invited to join this survey study to define risk factors that contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome. Pls rt! @NDSS @DSAOC #DownSyndrome @t21rs @abc_ds_ @Drjonsantoro redcapsurveys.med.usc.edu/su…
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Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome retweeted
Congratulations!!!
In this episode, Dr. Head, core leader of Research and Education Component, discusses RAMP, a collaborative program with UCI MIND and School of Medicine that aims to provide mentorship and training in future #Alzheimer’s and dementia research and care.
youtu.be/q7eC91YOzdE
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How we read this article !
4 Sep 2023
Lovely article about people with Down syndrome published in Canada - cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…. @abc_ds_ @UCI_CFAR_DS
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Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome retweeted
4 Sep 2023
Lovely article about people with Down syndrome published in Canada - cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…. @abc_ds_ @UCI_CFAR_DS
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Did we get one ?😍😍
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Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome retweeted
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3 Sep 2023
2,500 Barbies, generously donated by @mattel, will be celebrating Down Syndrome with us at the #NYCBuddyWalk23. 🩷💛💙 A variety of @barbie dolls will be give out at t-shirt pick up on Friday, September 8th— first come, first serve. See you there! 🥳
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Alzheimer Biomarkers Consortium — Down Syndrome retweeted
3 Sep 2023
Very excited for T21RS!!! @abc_ds_ @cfar_ds
2 Sep 2023
SAVE THE DATE! The next International Conference on Down syndrome will be held in @Roma and @SapienzaRoma on June 5-8 2024! To receive up to date information please register here: barcelo.eventsair.com/t21rs-…
@t21rs
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Yes ! Symptoms can often be confused with with behavioral issues ! Informative read !
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Family knows no bounds ! 😊😊😊
22 Aug 2023
Jad Issa, a man with Down syndrome raised a loving family.
Here is our interview with his son, Sader -
ifweknewthen.podbean.com/e/1…
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