Nárlon C. Boa Sorte Silva,PhD
@silvanarlon.bsky.social
Exercise, Aging, and Brain Health Research | Assistant Professor @Concordia | He/Him 🇧🇷🇨🇦
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Join us for an insightful talk by Prof.
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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1/11 Excited to share our @Naturestudy led by @leonooi.bsky.social @csabaorban.bsky.social @shaoshiz.bsky.social
AI performance is known to scale with logarithm of sample size (Kaplan 2020), but in many domains, sample size can be # participants or # measurements...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
AI performance is known to scale with logarithm of sample size (Kaplan 2020), but in many domains, sample size can be # participants or # measurements...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
July 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
1/11 Excited to share our @Naturestudy led by @leonooi.bsky.social @csabaorban.bsky.social @shaoshiz.bsky.social
AI performance is known to scale with logarithm of sample size (Kaplan 2020), but in many domains, sample size can be # participants or # measurements...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
AI performance is known to scale with logarithm of sample size (Kaplan 2020), but in many domains, sample size can be # participants or # measurements...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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❌ FALSE: “For 20 years…we were directing Alzheimer’s research to one hypothesis. And any other hypotheses were shut down.” - Sec. Kennedy
Over the last decade, less than 14% of new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s projects focused on amyloid beta as the therapeutic target. 🧵(1/4)
Over the last decade, less than 14% of new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s projects focused on amyloid beta as the therapeutic target. 🧵(1/4)
May 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
❌ FALSE: “For 20 years…we were directing Alzheimer’s research to one hypothesis. And any other hypotheses were shut down.” - Sec. Kennedy
Over the last decade, less than 14% of new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s projects focused on amyloid beta as the therapeutic target. 🧵(1/4)
Over the last decade, less than 14% of new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s projects focused on amyloid beta as the therapeutic target. 🧵(1/4)
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COMING SOON, the Vital Statistics newsletter explores how statistics and data help us make sense of the world.
Launching this summer. Sign up here:
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May 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
COMING SOON, the Vital Statistics newsletter explores how statistics and data help us make sense of the world.
Launching this summer. Sign up here:
kareemcarr.substack.com
Launching this summer. Sign up here:
kareemcarr.substack.com
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This is wonderful that folks are trying to improve the standards in science. Kudos to the Brazilian community!
Oh wow. Brazil, I see you trying out there.
Worth some @everythinghertz.com time I feel.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Worth some @everythinghertz.com time I feel.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Estimating the replicability of Brazilian biomedical science
Concerns over the replicability and reproducibility of published research have grown in many research fields, but empirical data to inform policies are still scarce. Biomedical research in Brazil expa...
www.biorxiv.org
April 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is wonderful that folks are trying to improve the standards in science. Kudos to the Brazilian community!
Our session was a success! We had 72 attendees from 22 countries. Thanks to Prof. Kramer and our panellists Profs. Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Conejo, as well as to @istaart.bsky.social for facilitating the session. A recording will be available soon here: training.alz.org/Research-Web...
March 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our session was a success! We had 72 attendees from 22 countries. Thanks to Prof. Kramer and our panellists Profs. Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Conejo, as well as to @istaart.bsky.social for facilitating the session. A recording will be available soon here: training.alz.org/Research-Web...
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There are days in life that shake you.
I’m shattered 💔 to share that I just found out that the US Government terminated my 2024 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (~$2 million), threatening my long-promised assistant professor job at Columbia University
& academic career... 1/🧵
I’m shattered 💔 to share that I just found out that the US Government terminated my 2024 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (~$2 million), threatening my long-promised assistant professor job at Columbia University
& academic career... 1/🧵
March 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
There are days in life that shake you.
I’m shattered 💔 to share that I just found out that the US Government terminated my 2024 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (~$2 million), threatening my long-promised assistant professor job at Columbia University
& academic career... 1/🧵
I’m shattered 💔 to share that I just found out that the US Government terminated my 2024 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (~$2 million), threatening my long-promised assistant professor job at Columbia University
& academic career... 1/🧵
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Early bird registration for #AAIC25 is open! Featuring more than 4,000 posters & over 800 podium presentations, this must-attend global event is where Alzheimer’s and dementia breakthroughs take shape.
🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC
🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC
AAIC | July 27-31, 2025 | Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference is the world's largest forum for the dementia research community. Toronto, Canada, and online.
alz.org
March 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Early bird registration for #AAIC25 is open! Featuring more than 4,000 posters & over 800 podium presentations, this must-attend global event is where Alzheimer’s and dementia breakthroughs take shape.
🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC
🧠Register by May 16 for early-bird pricing: alz.org/AAIC
Join us for an insightful talk by Prof.
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Join us for an insightful talk by Prof.
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Art Kramer at the @istaart.bsky.social Basic Series on Physical Activity and Exercise! This session will also feature expert panelists, Profs. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Irene Esteban-Cornejo. Registration is free: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Check out our pub in Alzheimer's & Dementia! We show that HDL moderates the association between physical activity and myelin. This is such a special publication as Alz & Dem has been a huge reference for me. Thanks to the support from our co-authors and funders! doi.org/10.1002/alz....
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Check out our pub in Alzheimer's & Dementia! We show that HDL moderates the association between physical activity and myelin. This is such a special publication as Alz & Dem has been a huge reference for me. Thanks to the support from our co-authors and funders! doi.org/10.1002/alz....
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
Great start to the 2025 CTTP with a talk on the WHO's perspective on how to improve clinical trials @cantrain.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Great start to the 2025 CTTP with a talk on the WHO's perspective on how to improve clinical trials @cantrain.bsky.social
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Reposting these #neurojobs after the nightmare of the Friday NIH announcement. If you are a recent graduate tired of the craziness and instability - look North.
We are looking for motivated post docs. Projects on Alzheimer’s and Synucleinopathy. New mouse models, combined lightsheet/15.2T MRI and high throughput cognitive testing using touchscreens. Perfect for a recent graduate in Neurosciences or related field. Come work with us in 🇨🇦 👊😀🧪 please share.
February 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Reposting these #neurojobs after the nightmare of the Friday NIH announcement. If you are a recent graduate tired of the craziness and instability - look North.
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Incredibly happy to share this co-first publication in the Lancet Global Health with #DaRos and #Aguzzoli guided by the brilliant @erzimmer.bsky.social
New Study just out in The Lancet Global Health! #LucasDaRos, @vbwyll.bsky.social, #CristianoAguzzoli & colleagues used a machine learning model to determine the most important risk factors for cognitive and functional decline in Brazil and other LATAM Countries 🧵 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Social and health disparities associated with healthy brain ageing in Brazil and in other Latin American countries
Our findings indicate that Brazil converges with other Latin American countries to
show that heterogeneous factors impacted more than demographic factors, but also showed
a unique set of health factor...
www.thelancet.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Incredibly happy to share this co-first publication in the Lancet Global Health with #DaRos and #Aguzzoli guided by the brilliant @erzimmer.bsky.social
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I strongly believe diversity is essential to advancing science. It enriches understanding, broadens perspectives and fuels innovation. To think otherwise is a missed opportunity!
I've championed these values and remain committed to them. Let's foster diversity for a brighter future in science! 🧠
I've championed these values and remain committed to them. Let's foster diversity for a brighter future in science! 🧠
a blonde woman wearing a black shirt that says 100 thieves on it
ALT: a blonde woman wearing a black shirt that says 100 thieves on it
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I strongly believe diversity is essential to advancing science. It enriches understanding, broadens perspectives and fuels innovation. To think otherwise is a missed opportunity!
I've championed these values and remain committed to them. Let's foster diversity for a brighter future in science! 🧠
I've championed these values and remain committed to them. Let's foster diversity for a brighter future in science! 🧠
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Today I met w/ my awesome team behind the podcast #SheHasAPhD to discuss reflections from S1 & plans for S2. 🎙️
In Feb we'll release a special episode reviewing last year ⏮️ - stay tuned. 👀
If you haven't heard about the podcast b4, our goal is to amplify the voices of #womenleaders in #science. ♀️
In Feb we'll release a special episode reviewing last year ⏮️ - stay tuned. 👀
If you haven't heard about the podcast b4, our goal is to amplify the voices of #womenleaders in #science. ♀️
January 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today I met w/ my awesome team behind the podcast #SheHasAPhD to discuss reflections from S1 & plans for S2. 🎙️
In Feb we'll release a special episode reviewing last year ⏮️ - stay tuned. 👀
If you haven't heard about the podcast b4, our goal is to amplify the voices of #womenleaders in #science. ♀️
In Feb we'll release a special episode reviewing last year ⏮️ - stay tuned. 👀
If you haven't heard about the podcast b4, our goal is to amplify the voices of #womenleaders in #science. ♀️
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Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
January 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Applications are now open for the ISTAART Ambassador Program 2025-26!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
This program offers early-career researchers access to #AAIC25, as well as year-round training, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Apply by Feb 10, 2025, at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors!
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🚀 Elevate your career as an #ISTAART Ambassador! Year-round mentoring, networking & exclusive access to top dementia conferences. 🌟 Applications close 10 Feb 2025 #AAIC25
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/apply-now-to...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/apply-now-to...
Apply now to become an ISTAART Ambassador - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Kickstart your career as an ISTAART Ambassador! Gain year-round mentoring, networking, & exclusive access to conferences. Apply by 10th February
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🚀 Elevate your career as an #ISTAART Ambassador! Year-round mentoring, networking & exclusive access to top dementia conferences. 🌟 Applications close 10 Feb 2025 #AAIC25
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/apply-now-to...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/apply-now-to...
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Wanted my first post to be this work🎉!
My break into the single cell🧬 world to understand how anti-ABs affect the brain!
What you dont see: the full year of submissions and edits that went into publishing this😅
Thank you @wilcocklab.bsky.social for your support!
www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...
My break into the single cell🧬 world to understand how anti-ABs affect the brain!
What you dont see: the full year of submissions and edits that went into publishing this😅
Thank you @wilcocklab.bsky.social for your support!
www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...
Acute communication between microglia and non-parenchymal immune cells in the anti-Aβ antibody injected cortex
Anti-Aβ immunotherapy use to treat Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise. While anti-Aβ antibodies provide hope in targeting Aβ plaques in the brain there still remains a lack of understanding regarding ...
www.jneurosci.org
January 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wanted my first post to be this work🎉!
My break into the single cell🧬 world to understand how anti-ABs affect the brain!
What you dont see: the full year of submissions and edits that went into publishing this😅
Thank you @wilcocklab.bsky.social for your support!
www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...
My break into the single cell🧬 world to understand how anti-ABs affect the brain!
What you dont see: the full year of submissions and edits that went into publishing this😅
Thank you @wilcocklab.bsky.social for your support!
www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...
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Fellow scientists: If you are going to make broad public pronouncements based on your results, please have someone check your math first. The general population is losing faith in science, and reversals like this are a big part of the problem.
Your Black Plastic Utensils (Probably) Aren’t Killing You After All
If you recently threw out your black plastic spatula, as several news articles urged us to do, you might want to see if you can dig it back out of the trash. They were based on a study whose most dram...
lifehacker.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Fellow scientists: If you are going to make broad public pronouncements based on your results, please have someone check your math first. The general population is losing faith in science, and reversals like this are a big part of the problem.
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Researchers at @Concordia SOH are conducting a study to better understand the role of brain activity during sleep. Looking for people 25-65 to participate in 2 overnight sleep studies and an MRI session.
schoolofhealth.concordia.ca/Email/archiv...
schoolofhealth.concordia.ca/Email/archiv...
Participants needed for a sleep study on the role of brain activity during sleep
Are you a good sleeper? Concordia researchers are studying the role of brain activity during sleep.
schoolofhealth.concordia.ca
December 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Researchers at @Concordia SOH are conducting a study to better understand the role of brain activity during sleep. Looking for people 25-65 to participate in 2 overnight sleep studies and an MRI session.
schoolofhealth.concordia.ca/Email/archiv...
schoolofhealth.concordia.ca/Email/archiv...
Hey #SciSky community! I am conducting interviews for potential PhD students joining the lab. Do you guys have any advice about this process? You know, never done this before 🥲
November 28, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Hey #SciSky community! I am conducting interviews for potential PhD students joining the lab. Do you guys have any advice about this process? You know, never done this before 🥲
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Art train 🚂!
Thanks for the tag, @victoriacorbit.bsky.social
Here are some of my #brainart pieces 🎨 #neuroart #sciart
Tagging @dawnhunter.bsky.social and @daniellebeckman.bsky.social next!
Thanks for the tag, @victoriacorbit.bsky.social
Here are some of my #brainart pieces 🎨 #neuroart #sciart
Tagging @dawnhunter.bsky.social and @daniellebeckman.bsky.social next!
November 26, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Art train 🚂!
Thanks for the tag, @victoriacorbit.bsky.social
Here are some of my #brainart pieces 🎨 #neuroart #sciart
Tagging @dawnhunter.bsky.social and @daniellebeckman.bsky.social next!
Thanks for the tag, @victoriacorbit.bsky.social
Here are some of my #brainart pieces 🎨 #neuroart #sciart
Tagging @dawnhunter.bsky.social and @daniellebeckman.bsky.social next!
