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Did you know the BU CTE Center has published around 250 studies?

You can visit our Publication Database to learn more about our studies: bit.ly/bucte_public...
August 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Our August Cognitive Kit is now live! This month we are sharing a book recommendation, coloring page, journal page, word search puzzle, and some additional resources and further reading on goal-setting for back to school.

Please visit bit.ly/bucte_augustkit25 to view the kit.
August 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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For today's Brain Donation FAQ, we are discussing if individuals without symptoms can donate their brain to the BU CTE Center.

Please feel free to comment or message us additional questions and visit bit.ly/bucte_braindonation to learn more about the brain donation process and see more FAQs.
August 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Study Spotlight: Learn more about our BANK CTE study, which is currently enrolling participants.

You can learn more about all our clinical studies by visiting bit.ly/bucte_clinic....
August 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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For today's CTE FAQ, we are discussing the difference between CTE and Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.

Please feel free to comment or message us additional questions and visit bu.edu/cte to learn more and see additional FAQs.
August 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The next edition of the BU CTE Center newsletter will be out soon!

If you haven't subscribed yet, you can sign up here to stay up-to-date with news and information about our research and events: eepurl.com/h_qT4b

#BUCTE #CTE #SignUp #Subscribe
August 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Our August Cognitive Kit will be out soon! Stay tuned for the downloadable files.

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_cognitivekits to view kits from previous months.

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August 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Our team had a wonderful time attending AAIC 2025 last week and enjoyed presenting their research and connecting with colleagues.

@alzassociation.bsky.social #AAIC2025

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August 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Take a look at the story below from @nytimes.com which features members of our BU CTE Center team.

Read the article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_whatiscte to learn more about CTE and bit.ly/bucte_resources to find resources.
The Familiar Suicide and Final Wish of the N.Y.C. Gunman
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July 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Take a look at the story below from @theatlantic.com which features CTE Center investigator Jesse Mez, MD, MS.

Read the article here: www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_whatiscte to learn more about CTE and bit.ly/bucte_resources to find resources.
The Dangerous Logic of CTE Self-Diagnosis
The Midtown Manhattan shooter speculated that the condition was a cause of his mental illness. But drawing that conclusion is premature—and risky.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Take a look at the story below from ABC News to learn more about CTE from CTE Center investigator Robert Stern, PhD. 

Watch the story here: abcnews.go.com/US/cte-brain...

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_whatiscte to learn more about CTE and bit.ly/bucte_resources to find resources.
What to know about CTE, the brain disease, after NYC gunman's claims
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head, often seen in military veterans and athletes.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Take a look at the story below from @boston25news.com which features CTE Center investigator Michael Alosco, PhD. 
 
Read the article here: www.boston25news.com/news/local/n...

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_whatiscte to learn more about CTE and bit.ly/bucte_resources to find resources.
NYC shooter blamed CTE for his mental health issues. Here’s what local experts had to say
“Mental illness is also very common, and mental illness can be treated and managed, and that is important to know," A BU researcher said.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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It's Day 2 of #AAIC25! Explore today's sessions, networking opportunities and events at alz.org/aaic.
A poster presenter at AAIC25 goes over their poster with an interested attendee.
July 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Several of our team members are presenting at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2025 taking place in Toronto, Canada, from July 27-31.

Swipe to learn more about their presentations.

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July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We thank the family of Greg Newman for their generous donation and contribution to our research.

You can read the article below from @theathletic.com to learn more about Greg and to hear from CTE Center director Ann McKee, MD.

Read it here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...
He 'found his place in the world' through football. Then came 15 years of suffering
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July 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Take a look at the new review “Neuroinflammatory mechanisms may help identify candidate biomarkers in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)”

First Author: Guneet Bindra, BS
Senior Author: Jonathan Cherry, PhD

Read it here: bit.ly/3GDo6z7
July 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Today is World Brain Day! Our July Cognitive Kit is now live and we are sharing a book recommendation, coloring page, activity tracker, word search, and some additional resources and further reading on brain health and brain donation.

Please visit bit.ly/bucte_julykit25 to view the kit.
July 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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For today's Brain Donation FAQ, we are discussing who can donate their brain to the BU CTE Center.

Please feel free to comment or message us additional questions and visit bit.ly/bucte_braindonation to learn more about the brain donation process and see more FAQs.
July 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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BU’s Andrew Budson, MD, is hosting a two-day hybrid conference on evaluating how viewing dementia as a disorder of consciousness can help patient care: bit.ly/44tx1w5
Dementia as a Disorder of Consciousness Conference 2025 » Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience | Boston University
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July 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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🧠 Join us for SBN’s next CE webinar!
New Insights into the Detection of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy w/ Dr. Michael Alosco (Boston University/BU CTE Center).
🗓️ Monday, July 21 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
📚 1.5 CEs
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AupKBYDi-...
New Insights into the Detection of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This is a live webinar worth 1.5 CEs. You must attend the talk in its entirety to receive CE credit. For more information visit our website.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Dr. Alosco will discuss the current understanding of the clinical signs and symptoms of CTE, along with progress in biomarker development and key lessons learned.

Register Here: events.zoom.us/ev/AupKBYDi-...

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July 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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He will also address the role of co-pathologies and their contributions to clinical symptoms. ‪

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New Insights into the Detection of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
This is a live webinar worth 1.5 CEs. You must attend the talk in its entirety to receive CE credit. For more information visit our website.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Did you know your participation in our research helps advance understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like CTE, Alzheimer’s disease, and more?

Visit bu.edu/cte to learn more.
July 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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On behalf of everyone at the BU CTE Center, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Independence Day.
July 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our July Cognitive Kit will be out soon! Stay tuned for the downloadable files which will be available next week.

You can visit bit.ly/bucte_cognit... to view kits from previous months.

#BUCTE
July 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM