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Katie Prater

@katieeprater.bsky.social

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PhD in neuroscience. New faculty. I study Alzheimer's disease for a living and train folks in science and #scicomm. Otherwise, mom, bird lover, book lover, sometime gardener.

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National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center @naccdata.org · 13d

🎉 Thanks to a generous expansion of funding from the
@alzassociation.bsky.social, we're celebrating 13 additional NIAP awards! Through our partnership, we're empowering early-career researchers advancing critical #ADRD science. naccdata.org/nacc-product...
#NACC #AlzheimersResearch #EndAlz

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Sharena Rice, PhD @sharenarice.bsky.social · 1d

Hosting Neurotech Glow Walk in San Diego the night before SfN! It's free!

At 8 PM on Friday, November 14th, 2025,
we'll meet up at Bayfront Park in San Diego,
which is next to the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration link in comments
#neuroskyence #neuroscience #neurotech

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Katie Prater @katieeprater.bsky.social · 12d

I am pumped that Reading Rainbow is getting a reboot! Looking forward to sharing the first one tomorrow with my kids. #books #family

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Science Vs @sciencevs.bsky.social · 14d

This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥

We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪

Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇

open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Rachel Buckley @bucklr01.bsky.social on being a finalist for a National Association of Science Writers @sciencewriters.org award. Read Rachel's essay,
www.thetransmitter.org/sex-differen...

#neuroskyence

Brains, biases and amyloid beta: Why the female brain deserves a closer look in Alzheimer’s research

New results suggest the disease progresses differently in women, but we need more basic science to unpack the mechanisms involved.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Katie Prater @katieeprater.bsky.social · 14d

I am excited to announce that I am one of 13 additional New Investigator Awards from the @naccdata.org and @alzassociation.bsky.social! I am #ALZFunded! Thank you to both funders!
naccdata.org/nacc-product...

2025 New Investigator Award Winners | National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center

Announcing the 2025 New Investigator Award Winners in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC)

naccdata.org

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Katie Prater @katieeprater.bsky.social · 16d

Some beautiful cloud formations towards sunset yesterday.
#nature

Katie Prater @katieeprater.bsky.social · Sep 12

Congratulations @jcarroll42.bsky.social! So great to see you honored!