Mesulam Center at Northwestern

Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Alzheimer Day on May 15! Alzheimer Day was established to showcase Alzheimer’s-related dementia & aging research conducted throughout Northwestern & to bring this information to the community. Register: forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=34…

Malik Nassan, MD was the primary author on a recent publication, "The causal association between resting state intrinsic functional networks and neurodegeneration." Read more: academic.oup.com/braincomms/art… @braincomms

Alzheimer’s treatment may lie in the brain’s cleanup crew 🧠 For decades, scientists have worked to stop Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloid beta plaques. Now, a @NorthwesternMed study finds the brain’s own immune cells can clear them more effectively.

Join us on Thursday, March 20 for the next event in our Alzheimer's Disease Seminar Series, featuring Virginia Man-Yee Lee, PhD from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Registration is strongly encouraged. Learn more and register: planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/626621

Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce dementia risk. The Mesulam Center's Jane Stocks spoke to @BrainWiseMedia about the benefits of staying active and the correlation between active lifestyles and cognitive function. Read more: brainwisemedia.com/exercise-can-h…

This past Saturday, the Timothy Center came alive with the rhythms of Musical Museum: Sweet Home Chicago Jazz, featuring the Southside Jazz Coalition! Thank you to @bbonakda , @NMuseMed21, and the Timothy Center for making this event possible. Learn more: bornacogneurology.com/music-and-medi….

Save the Date: The 31st Annual Alzheimer Day is taking place on May 15, 2015 at the Embassy Suites - Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. Attendee registration opens on Monday, March 3: brain.northwestern.edu/rsvp

A study co-authored by Robert Vassar, PhD, has revealed novel insights into the role of the often-overlooked duplicate X chromosome in women and its potential contribution to #Alzheimer's disease risk. This study is the first to examine the genetic risk factors that may arise from the second copy of the X chromosome in women. Read more now: news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/01/07/exp…

Join us on February 13 for the next event in our Alzheimer's Disease Seminar Series, featuring Hwamee Oh, PhD, associate professor at Brown University. Registration is strongly encouraged. Learn more and register: planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/626089

Today we’re excited to welcome @carolina_h._ to the Junior Board! Carolina joined a few months ago and works professionally in dementia research. She’s passionate about advancing knowledge in her field and educating others in all aspects of dementia. #AlzIllinois 💜💜

A study co-authored by Robert Vassar, PhD, has revealed novel insights into the role of the often-overlooked duplicate X chromosome in women and its potential contribution to #Alzheimer's disease risk. This study is the first to examine the genetic risk factors that may arise from the second copy of the X chromosome in women. Read more now: news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/01/07/exp…

We are now on LinkedIn. Give us a follow for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, research breakthroughs, and news from the Mesulam Center. linkedin.com/company/numesu…

Thank you @ItaliansNews for this interview following our 10th Musical Museum event last December! We were so pleased to have @DominikaZamara as our first international guest: "When music and medicine merge" pressmania.pl/quando-musica-… @NMuseMed21 @NUMesulamCenter @NMNeurology

Last week, we joined South Loop Village for their monthly memory café. This month, we celebrated famous January birthdays, had conversations about brain health, & members of @ChicagoCAPS01 provided safety information for older adults. See upcoming events: brain.northwestern.edu/about/communit…

"Being a SuperAger is something to brag about, you know?" 🧠 Sel Erder Yackley MS '63 was born during an earthquake in Istanbul in December 1939—and credits her SuperAger status partially to her upbringing in a multilingual household and her active lifestyle.

See more of Sel's story—and what we can learn from @NUMesulamCenter's SuperAging Program: spr.ly/6016ay2jq

We are now accepting sponsorship applications for 31st Annual Alzheimer Day on May 15! Showcase your organization to 400+ attendees with new sponsorship perks, including lunch sponsorship & poster presentations. Secure your spot by March 15! Learn more: brain.northwestern.edu/about/events/a…

Ralph Rehbock '57 is 89 years old—and he's a SuperAger. Born in Germany and a survivor of the Holocaust, Rehbock believes that "life stories should not be lost and forgotten.” spr.ly/6018v4j0M

An international team of scientists, including Mesulam Center director Robert Vassar, PhD, has uncovered new insights into how X chromosomes in women may contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease risk, according to a study published in @molpsychiatry. Read more: news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/01/07/exp…

We are deeply grateful for the participation, support, and collaboration of our community. Together, we’ve made meaningful strides in advancing dementia research, care, and education. Wishing you peace, joy, and warmth this holiday season. Read more: conta.cc/4iTh73k