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Open in new tab REC Scholar Spotlight – Dr. Ling Wu
REC Scholar Ling Wu’s path to Alzheimer’s research is a great example of the variety of interests and backgrounds that can lead to contributions in this field. She is originally from China and completed her medical degree in psychiatry and mental health at Hunan Medical University. Wu came to the U.S. to pursue her PhD in Molecular Medicine with a focus in molecular cardiology, through a joint program at Cleveland State University and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Lerner Research Institute.
Read Dr. Wu’s full spotlight article here and learn all about her REC Scholarship!
ADRC in the News!
ABC11 recently published an article highlighting the Duke/UNC ADRC!
“In light of First Lady Jill Biden visiting Research Triangle Park touting advances in women’s health, ABC11 is highlighting some local doctors already doing groundbreaking work.
Normally, Duke and North Carolina are arch-rivals — especially this time of year. But they have teamed up for some cutting edge research that could save lives.”
REC Scholar Spotlight – Dr. Michael Fernandes de Almeida
Michael Fernandes de Almeida’s scientific journey began in the small town of Pedralva in southeastern Brazil, where he became the first in his family to pursue higher education. During his college years, he participated in scientific initiation programs. These programs educate undergraduate students on the scientific method, provide training in lab techniques, and offer the opportunity to develop a research project with a mentor.
Duke/UNC ADRC Study Participant Interview with WRAL
Duke/UNC ADRC Memory and Aging study participant, Mindy Hamlin, recently wrote an article about her family’s history of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and her experience in the study.
What does the study entail? For me, not a lot. I have taken tests to measure my sensory skills and mobility. For example, I had to remember and repeat numbers, squeeze things, and get up from a chair. I had an MRI and my blood taken; the next step is a spinal tap. My husband is the partner I am required to have. His role is to answer researcher’s questions once a year to determine if my cognitive abilities have declined.
To read more about Mindy’s journey, find the full article here or at WRAL.com.
Paper Alert: “Patterns of Aging Changes in Bodyweight May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease “
A new article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, issue 97, sheds new light on the relationship between bodyweight and development of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Health Brain Newsletter Winter 2023
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