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Neuroscience lab at Columbia Irving Medical Center researching the genetics of Alzheimer‘s disease in diverse populations.

The Dawn Alzheimer's Study team had a great time last week with @SenatorCCleare at her annual senior day! Thanks thank to all who stopped by to learn more!


Check out some highlights from the 57th Annual Salute to Seniors event at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. We want to thank @westchestergov for giving us the opportunity to spread awareness and educate the community about Alzheimer's disease! If you'd like to…

ReitzLab's tweet image. Check out some highlights from the 57th Annual Salute to Seniors event at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY.

We want to thank @westchestergov  for giving us the opportunity to spread awareness and educate the community about Alzheimer's disease!

If you'd like to…
ReitzLab's tweet image. Check out some highlights from the 57th Annual Salute to Seniors event at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY.

We want to thank @westchestergov  for giving us the opportunity to spread awareness and educate the community about Alzheimer's disease!

If you'd like to…

This Mother's Day, we honor all the mothers and grandmothers who shaped our lives — especially those affected by Alzheimer's. Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or a researcher, your strength drives us forward. 💜 Let’s keep fighting for better care, earlier detection, and…


🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month "May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a powerful reminder of how brain health impacts every part of our lives. At the DAWN Alzheimer's Study, we're committed to understanding how memory, aging, and mental well-being intersect — especially…


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Drawing the mind, one neuron at a time: A 2022 book walks readers through the life and work of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Spaniard whom many consider the founder of modern #neuroscience. Check out the #ScienceBooks Review on #WorldBookDay: scim.ag/3Et8H3g

ScienceMagazine's tweet image. Drawing the mind, one neuron at a time: A 2022 book walks readers through the life and work of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Spaniard whom many consider the founder of modern #neuroscience. 

Check out the #ScienceBooks Review on #WorldBookDay: scim.ag/3Et8H3g

🔬 Why Should You Get Involved in Research? Because your story matters—and your participation could help save lives. Whether it’s Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, diabetes, or mental health, research only works when everyone is represented. Here’s what getting involved can do:…


🧠 Brain Donation: What You Think You Know vs. Reality 🧠 Many people are hesitant about brain donation because of common misconceptions. Let’s clear a few up: ❌ “Only people with brain disease can donate.” ✅ False! Healthy brains are just as valuable for research. ❌ “It…


🩸New blood test breakthrough! Scientists developed a test measuring MTBR-tau243 protein, potentially allowing early detection and tracking of Alzheimer's progression. Still in testing but very promising! Stay tuned. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #EarlyDetection #Hope


🧠💜 Join the Dawn Alzheimer's Study team this Saturday, March 29 at 3:30 PM at River of Life SDA Church in Brooklyn! 📍 623 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 We’ll be sharing important info about Alzheimer’s disease, memory health, and how you or your loved ones can participate in…

ReitzLab's tweet image. 🧠💜 Join the Dawn Alzheimer's Study team this Saturday, March 29 at 3:30 PM at River of Life SDA Church in Brooklyn!

📍 623 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203

We’ll be sharing important info about Alzheimer’s disease, memory health, and how you or your loved ones can participate in…

🧠 What is Amyloid Beta Plaque? 🧠​ Watch this short video to see how amyloid beta plaques form and why they are a key part of Alzheimer’s disease research! video: youtube.com/watch?v=lUPkV_…

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Stars in the sky or neurons in the brain? Happy Sunday! 🔬🧠🌟

DaniBeckman's tweet image. Stars in the sky or neurons in the brain? Happy Sunday! 🔬🧠🌟

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AAIC Advancements: APOE & Lipid Biology conference in Miami, Florida, featuring Dr. Jeffery Vance from the University of Miami presenting “What is the impact of ancestry and APOE?”

DawnAdResearch's tweet image. AAIC Advancements: APOE & Lipid Biology conference in Miami, Florida, featuring Dr. Jeffery Vance from the University of Miami presenting “What is the impact of ancestry and APOE?”
DawnAdResearch's tweet image. AAIC Advancements: APOE & Lipid Biology conference in Miami, Florida, featuring Dr. Jeffery Vance from the University of Miami presenting “What is the impact of ancestry and APOE?”
DawnAdResearch's tweet image. AAIC Advancements: APOE & Lipid Biology conference in Miami, Florida, featuring Dr. Jeffery Vance from the University of Miami presenting “What is the impact of ancestry and APOE?”

The Dawn Study Alzheimer's Study at Columbia University is looking to understand how genetics play a role in disease onset within the African American community. In order to accomplish this, we have a great supporting cast. Meet Hasib Mia, one our research coordinators!


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