@caitlynfastenau
PhD Integrated Biomedical Sciences | Clinical Trial Post-Doctoral Fellow @buckinstitute.org | Alzheimer's Association A&D Journal Family Social Media Editor | 2024-2025 Alzheimer's Association ISTAART Ambassador | Science Communicator
How do blood-based biomarkers associate depressive symptoms and Alzheimer’s disease risk? #AlzSky
Key Details:
🩸11,947 non-demented adults ≥ 70 years
🩸Higher glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) was associated with higher depressive symptoms
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
How does early-adulthood diabetes and/or hypertension predict neurodegeneration?
New research in #BSEA demonstrates cardiometabolic conditions shape neurological health outcomes before old age across racial/ethnic groups (🧵1/2)
Article: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Critical to see the association between cardiovascular fitness and dementia!!🧠 Great to see it published in #DADM
🧠NEURONS!🧠
Excited to teach amazing kids and community members at the North Bay Science Discovery Day! 🧪
Being a scientist in the community is our opportunity to lead by example and be the scientist kids NEED to see!
@buckinstitute.org
👏SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH👏
Fortunate to represent @buckinstitute.org and the Clinical Research Unit!
Clinical trial education bridges gaps in our communities and builds foundational trust!
📢 #DADM Call for Papers📢
Addressing Dementia-Related Stigma: Global Perspectives, Challenges, and Inclusive Solutions
Submit research on the interplay of stigma with economic, systemic, and cultural factors!
⏰March 31, 2026
CFP: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
New research in A&D!
Engaging Chinese and Korean American communities in dementia research: A journey of inclusivity and partnership #AlzSky
Key Findings:
🟣Culturally adapted recruitment strategies
🟣Community partnerships
🟣and More!
Article: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
What are stigmas related to Alzheimer's disease in the US?
New research in #DADM:
🧠National study of dementia stigma with representative US sample
🧠Mislabeling normal aging as dementia was common
🧠Contact with dementia did not reduce stigma
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A&D: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging (#BSEA) First Special Issue!
Examining the Interface Between Structural & Individual Determinants of Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Other Dementias Across Africa, Asia, & Latin America
⏰Oct. 31, 2026
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
Cancer and Neuropath changes with ADRD?
Two HUGE hitters for aging biologists, check out this new research in #DADM!
Check out this full special collection published in A&D! #AlzResearch
ACTIVE Study 20 year follow-up results out in #TRCI!
What are the long-term effects of brain training on AD risk? (🧵1/4)
Results demonstrate robust effects of cognitive speed training and reduced risk of ADRD diagnosis🧠
Full article: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
New research in #BSEA highlights incorporating Indigenous experiences to inform a conceptual framework to improve the design and delivery of dementia care
Common themes:
🟣Relationality
🟣Safety
🟣Social/cultural/physical intersections
Full: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Caregiving Science is such a critical topic! Check out this full special collection published in A&D!💜
#AlzResearch
#DADM Special Issue Deadline fast approaching! ⏰
Submit your research this week to #DADM special issue on the Real-World Evidence on Amyloid-Targeting Treatments🧠
Full CFP: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
4 #DADM Special Issues open, with submission deadlines in March!
Don't miss out! #AlzResearch
Check out this new special issue in A&D!!
#AlzResearch
Did you present at #AAIC25 in Toronto last year?
Check out your published abstracts now live in A&D!!
#AlzResearch
2025 Science Wrapped (a little late)
🎓Completed my PhD
📓Published my 3rd, 1st authored manuscript
🧠Working in brain health clinical trial research @buckinstitute.org
💜Supporting @alzdemjournals.bsky.social
Science communication is spilling the in the tea on cool research? Gosh I love it!
Check out these amazing results on brain health and cognition from the ACTIVE study out in #TRCI!
This is a MUST READ!👏🧠 #AlzResearch
Check out this amazing special issue! It is more than critical to highlight dementia research worldwide!
#AlzSky
New research in #DADM investigates the relationship between APOE E4 status, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and cognition
In a Brazilian cohort, APOE E4 status was not linked to more cognitive errors, supporting multifactorial assessments in T2D cohorts
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
How are temporal physical activity (PA) patterns associated with Alzheimer's risk?
New research in A&D demonstrates:
🟣Lower complexity of daily PA was linked to poorer cognition
🟣Early dementia may reduce complexity of activities
#AlzResearch
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A&D: #DADM CALL FOR PAPERS!⭐️
Novel multi-omic Diagnostic and Analytical approaches for ADRD
⏰ Deadline: Aug. 15, 2026
Areas of Interest:
🟣Multi-omic Biomarkers
🟣Analytical Approaches
🟣Single-Cell/Spatial
🟣Clinical Implementation & More!
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging invites applications for a faculty position honoring the scientific legacy of Dr. Judith Campisi, a pioneer in the field of cellular senescence and its roles in aging and age-related disease. Job Link:
buckinstitute.applytojob.com/apply/lpV3rx... #sciencejobs
This is a really interesting interpretation for AD DMT's! Check out this cool research in #BSEA!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to highlight your dementia research focused in South Asia! #AlzSky
New season of Buck podcast “We’re not getting any younger…yet” launches tomorrow! 1st episode features Harvard geneticist George Church, one of the most provocative thinkers in the longevity field. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe - don’t miss single episode!
