ISTAART PIAs: 2025 Leadership Opportunities
ISTAART is accepting self-nominations from its members for this year’s Executive Committee positions for its Professional Interest Areas (PIAs).
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The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Call for Nominations: PIA Publication of the Year Award
Submit your nomination for the ISTAART PIA Publication of the Year Award! Recognising impactful research—deadline extended to March 3, 2025. Apply now!
ISTAART’s Annual The Basics Webinar Series – Register Now!
ISTAART Annual ‘The Basics Webinar Series’ helping ECRs build a solid foundation of knowledge on essential concepts across all areas of discovery.
Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI)
Apply now for the Alzheimer’s Association® Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI). 11th to 15th August, Chicago, IL, USA
Join your colleagues at a Neuroscience Next Hub
AAIC® Neuroscience Next is a global, no-cost conference Feb. 24-27, 2025 that aims to support and showcase the next generation of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers and clinicians.
Recommendations to Make Dementia Studies More Inclusive
New ISTAART PIA position paper to help researchers understand how best to partner with communities to encourage inclusive research.
Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute
Advance your career and the future of dementia research through the Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute – free training.
ISTAART PIA Journal Clubs
ISTAART is excited to share that November is dedicated to ISTAART Journal Clubs. Ten Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) are hosting – register today
GLP-1 Drug Liraglutide May Protect Against Dementia
Research reported at AAIC shows a GLP-1 agonist — the class of drugs shown to help with diabetes and weight loss may also protect the brain.
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia
Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.
Blood Test may improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Research reported at AAIC shows blood tests can be 90% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and could be use in primary care and memory clinics.
Host a Hub for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2025 – Apply Now!
Join Alzheimer’s Association & their AAIC Neuroscience Next 2025 as a hub host! Showcase your local research, develop ECR careers, and receive funding up to $20k