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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)

May 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Catherine Jensen Peña, PhDAssistant ProfessorPrinceton Neuroscience InstituteNew York Stem Cell Foundation — Robertson Investigator

Bedside to Bench Seminar

May 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Patient Presentation: "Disease mechanisms in Relapsing Vs Progressive MS" Jai S. Perumal, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Department of Neurology, WCM

Bedside to Bench Seminar

May 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
“Neuroprotection in Aortic Arch Surgery” Eilon Ram, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Assistant Attending Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, WCM

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