The @ISTAART Alliance of Women Alzheimer's Researchers Professional Interest Area (PIA) is a global network of investigators whose research focuses on AD.

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happening this week!! don't miss this @ISTAART Neuroscience Mentoring Club webinar organized by the @awarepia and @ImmunityPIA register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Don’t miss the @ISTAART Neuroscience Mentoring Club, a cross-collaboration between @awarepia and @ImmunityPIA 🧠 📅 April 9, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM CT (USA) Register now: alz.org/ISTAARTWebinars
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Help us congratulate Adolfo Ibáñez University’s Claudia Duran-Aniotz, MSc, Ph.D., director of Latin American Brain Health Institute (BrainLat) and recipient of the #AAICNeuro Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring Award. Through Dr. Duran-Aniotz’s dedication and commitment, mentees have presented at international conferences, published in high-impact journals and secured competitive fellowships around the world.
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Congratulations to the University College London’s Selina Wray, Ph.D., recipient of the #AAICNeuro Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring Award. A tireless advocate for mentoring early stage researchers, Dr. Wray is dedicated to supporting those under-represented in science, providing personal mentorship and hosting research placements for students who are the first in their families to study at university.
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Congratulations to the University of Toronto’s Wambui Karanja, a recipient of the #AAICNeuro “One to Watch” award. Wambui’s work is focused on advancing scientific understanding while ensuring research and interventions are relevant for African populations.
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Congratulations to Liverpool John Moores University’s Ainara Jauregi Zinkunegi, Ph.D., a recipient of the #AAICNeuro “One to Watch” Award. In addition to already publishing 14 peer-reviewed papers, Dr. Zinkunegi is an advanced statistician and skilled grant writer.
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Don’t miss our @ISTAART @awarepia webinar on "Non-traditional Career Trajectories" this Monday! Register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Don’t miss the @ISTAART Neuroscience Mentoring Club, a cross-collaboration between @awarepia and @ImmunityPIA 🧠 📅 April 9, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM CT (USA) Register now: alz.org/ISTAARTWebinars
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Self-nominations for the @ISTAART PIA Executive Committees are open! For available positions & descriptions: drive.google.com/file/d/1faJ… If interested, please complete the self-nomination form: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/7YJN6… Deadline: March 10
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don’t miss this @ISTAART AWARE PIA webinar on non-traditional career trajectories on March 23rd!! register here: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Self-nominations for the @ISTAART PIA Executive Committees are open! for available positions & descriptions: drive.google.com/file/d/1faJ… if interested, please complete the self-nomination form: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/7YJN6… deadline: March 10
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Abstract submissions are open for #Tau2026. This global conference from @alzassociation, @RCFNeuro, and @curepsp brings together interdisciplinary researchers and perspectives to advance tau research. Submit your abstract by Feb. 18: alz.org/Tau
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Submit an #AAIC26 Awards Nomination! The Bill Thies Award for Distinguished Service to ISTAART: bit.ly/4aoInVy The Inge Grundke-Iqbal Award for Alzheimer's Research: bit.ly/44vgjw0 The AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards: bit.ly/4gLfzXC Deadline: Feb 5
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📢 FINAL CALL: Publication of the Year Award Nominations 🏆 Winners recognized at #AAIC26 🗓️ Deadline: Feb 6, 2026 ✅ Self-nominations welcome 💜 Open to @ISTAART members 👉 Nominate here: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/Publi… ✨ Help us celebrate excellence in AD and dementia research!
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Abstract submissions are open for #AAICSatellite Symposium! Hosted by the @alzassociation & @GBHI_Fellows. Leaders in dementia and brain health research are invited to present their work and help drive global impact. Submit your abstract here by Feb. 2: alz.org/satellite-symposium
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