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News

Appel Poster Event and Symposium 2026: A Resounding Success in Advancing Neuroscience Collaboration

The Appel Institute for Alzheimer’s Disease Research proudly hosted the 2026 Appel Poster Event and Appel Symposium—two back-to-back gatherings that showcased the strength, innovation, and...

Caroline of the Orr Lab Awarded WCGS Merit Fellowship

Congratulations to Caroline of the Orr Lab on being selected for the Margaret & Herman Sokol Fellowship as part of the WCGS 2025–2026 Merit Fellowship program. This recognition reflects the WCGS...

Laraib of the Orr Lab Awarded American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship

Congratulations to Laraib of the Orr Lab on receiving an American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship, a two-year award supporting her research on the effects of FTD/ALS-linked TDP-43 pathology...

Events

Progress in Neuroscience Seminar (PINS)

April 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Ana Maria Cuervo MD PhD Distinguished Professor of Developmental and Molecular Biology and of Medicine Robert and Renee Belfer Chair for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases Albert Einstein...

Bedside to Bench Seminar

April 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Patient Presentation: "Update on Anti-Amyloid Therapies for Alzheimer Disease: WCM Experience" Michael Lin, MD Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience Department of Neurology Feil...

Progress in Neuroscience Seminar (PINS)

April 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Christopher Donnelly, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Scientific Director-LiveLikeLou Center for ALS Research Department of Neurobiology University of Pittsburgh

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