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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠

@rachelspicer.bsky.social

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Recent PhD Graduate from Cardiff University, studying genetic modifiers of Huntington’s Disease 🧠 Postdoctoral Fellow at Vanderbilt Medical Center, studying Alzheimer’s Disease and Sepsis 🧬 Big Country Music Fan & Hockey Umpire 🏑

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · 16d

Have signed up! 🙌

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · 16d

Obligatory lab pic at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day 🥼

P.S. I won ‘Best Poster’ 🙌 🏆

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to share a new publication! 🧠

Here, we report on the cognitive, motor, and metabolic phenotype of the zQ175 mouse model of Huntington's Disease, data of which supports its ability to recapitulate the features of disease progression #huntingtonsdisease

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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MCI and Beyond @mciandbeyond.bsky.social · Sep 25

New study: elevated brain iron may predict cognitive decline years before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear, especially in the presence of amyloid burden.

Follow MCI and Beyond for updates

#BrainHealth #CognitiveDecline #Neuroscience #AlzheimerResearch #EarlyDetection

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Sep 25

Today I got to present my first study as a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center! 🧠 And, what a beautiful spot… the Nelson Andrew’s Leadership Center! #VBI #VandyBrainInstitute

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy to be the new co-chair for Scholarly Advancement on the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Executive Board! 👩‍🔬

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Aug 7

Who else is heading to San Diego?! 🙌

@sfn.org 🧠

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m excited to have been nominated to join the Board of Executives for the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association! 🙏🫣

Voting ends soon! #VPA

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Britney N. Lizama, PhD @bnlizama.bsky.social · Jul 31

This has been a fantastic meeting! Made new connections, caught up with former colleagues, and learned so much from thought leaders and innovators in AD drug development. Cheers to all and safe travels home. #AAIC25 #AAIC2025

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jul 28

Spent the entire weekend at the lab, but this view isn’t so bad 🙏 🧠

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jul 23

I just submitted my first, first author paper! Here’s hoping 🙏 🧠

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Christian Neuroscience Society @christianneuro.bsky.social · Jul 15

We need your help 🙏❤️

We need your support to continue our mission to create a loving and welcoming community of scientists interested in Jesus!

Please consider donating to our cause. 100% of proceeds goes to funding these events ✝️

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th July to all my American friends and colleagues! 🙌🇺🇸

a happy 4th of july card with fireworks in the background

ALT: a happy 4th of july card with fireworks in the background

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jun 30

Bringing my two favourite things together.. Music and Neuroscience 🧠

Music is So powerful! How do I get involved in this research?! 🙌🙊

#ADSNASH25

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jun 30

Day 2 at ADS 2025! 🧠

As a researcher, I don’t often get to see the perspective of those in the clinic. Really insightful discussion by Dr. Kirby Mayer, Brittany Work and Spencer Freeman about effective & individualized post-ICU treatment

♥️ ♥️ #ADS25NASH

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jun 29

Being new to the Delirium Research field, it’s a privilege to be part of the conversation at The American Delirium Society Conference!

Really enjoyed attending, and presenting my research at the Basic Science Workshop, this morning!

🧠 🧬 🎶 #ADS25

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Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · Jun 20

#Gratitude to the millions of people who — by supporting those who are living with #dementia — give without expectation, love without limitation, live without hesitation, and do good without explanation.

(image via @actionhappiness.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #kindness #quote

Give without expectation,
love without limitation,
live without hesitation,
and do good without explanation...

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California Alzheimer’s Association @californiaalz.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Longest Day ☀️ is here! Help us cheer 📣 on all those fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s. Follow along as we share inspiring stories throughout the day, and check out participant photos at alz.org/ShineALight. #ENDALZ

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jun 15

An evening of painting for a public engagement event at Nashville Library with the lab! 🥼 🎨

#vandy #glia

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · Jun 4

Edge for Scholars Grant Pacing Workshop was so helpful! Might just feel prepared to get this thing done 🙌

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Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) @cchicertify.bsky.social · Jun 1

The Alzheimer’s Association has declared June Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time for everyone to show support and raise awareness about the disease. Wearing purple and featuring the hashtag #ENDALZ on social media is a good start. Find out more here: https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp

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Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · May 31

I’m currently writing my first postdoctoral fellowship! Writing does NOT come easily to me… 👀😂

#postdoc #AlzheimersDisease

Rachel Spicer PhD 🧬 🧠 @rachelspicer.bsky.social · May 30

Really enjoyed moderating this session with Dr. Patrice Cuff and Dr. Allie Greenplate 🧬 🦠

@upenn.edu

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Kristie Leong MD @drkristieleong.bsky.social · May 29

Protect your brain, protect your future. Do you know what places you at risk for dementia? See below. The good news? Small changes like staying active, managing stress, and eating brain-boosting foods can make a difference.

#Alzheimers
#BrainHealth

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MCI and Beyond @mciandbeyond.bsky.social · May 30

Big News in Early Alzheimer's Detection!

Neurogen + NeuroX = game-changing combo:
Blood biomarkers
AI cognitive tests
Tele-neurology

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#AlzheimersAwareness

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